Tag: Marrina

  • Episode 18: “Holiday Spectacular!”

    Episode 18: “Holiday Spectacular!”

    It’s the holiday season and in that spirit we’ve got a festive episode! We take a delightful romp through Marvel Handbook’s of years’ past, discuss the only Alpha Flight issue that takes place at Christmas, and unveil some outtakes that simply did not make it into the show…until now! We keep it pretty light this… Read more

  • Ep. 14 “Friday, Marrina is Depressed”

    Ep. 14 “Friday, Marrina is Depressed”

    Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 14: “Friday, Marrina Is Depressed” We’re doing something different this week as we venture away from Alpha Flight proper and address Marrina’s appearance in Power Pack. To help us understand what it is we’re reading, we’re joined by Jeff and Rick of The Unpacking the Power of Power Pack Podcast.… Read more

  • Episode 12: “See No Crystar, Speak No Spider-Man, Hear No Marrina”

    Episode 12: “See No Crystar, Speak No Spider-Man, Hear No Marrina”

    SIDE QUESTS! This episode we dig into two issues that present more…ephemera(?!) in Alpha Flight’s history. And while the second issue discussed is just plain bizarre, the first one featuring everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero is an absolute delight. Oh, and we added more sound effects. In this episode, Chris: and Tom: Issues covered: Marvel… Read more

  • Episode 11: “Runaway Fiance”

    Episode 11: “Runaway Fiance”

    Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 11: “Runaway Fiance” In which Marrina (and some other AWOL characters) waltz back into our lives…and waltz right back out. And Walt isn’t in any of these issues…or is he?! In this episode, Chris: Tom: Issues covered:Alpha Flight #14 – “Biology Class” – cover date September 1984Written and penciled by… Read more

  • Episode 10: “Have It Your Way”

    Episode 10: “Have It Your Way”

    We discuss the immediate aftermath of Issue 12 and its series’ altering, explosive* finale. From there we move onto something much worse and far more scarring: ROM the Space Knight! (*Chris here, after Tom wrote the notes so he doesn’t know I’m saying this: Explosive? Really? Too soon.) In this episode, Chris: Tom: Issues covered:… Read more