Tag: Snowbird
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Episode 23: “Bills, Bills, Bills”
Here we go! The Mantlo era has begun! Only one issue today as we get our feet under us a bit. And what with all the sturm und drang we (Chris) injected in anticipation of this run…it might not be terrible? Or, more accurately, parts will be rough and other parts will be great and… Read more
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Episode 22: “Au Revoir, Jean-Byrne”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 22: “Au revoir, Jean-Byrne” Well, folks, this is it: the end of the line for our good buddy and creator of Alpha Flight, John Byrne. Issue 28 is his last on the title, as he moves on to The Incredible Hulk and, very soon, Superman. It’s been quite the ride… Read more
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Episode 21: “Beautiful Oblivion, or the Episode with Entirely Too Many Dicks In It”
A lot of returning characters in this episode’s issues, though not precisely in the way one might expect. Which suggests a really clever reveal, but it’s honestly kinda…meh? Oh, and way more Eve 6 references than one might expect, all things considered. We’re barrelling towards the Mantlo era, that thunderstorm fast-approaching across the planes. In… Read more
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Episode 20: “SASQUATCH FIGHT!”
This is a big one. Another Alphan bites it and boy does it make Tom happy (and then very, very angry). A lot of laughs in this one as we very much lose the wrong team member. Oh, and a conversation about Malört. That stuff is just everywhere now. In this episode, Chris: and Tom:… Read more
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Episode 19: “The Gift!”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 19: “THE GIFT!” A bit of a diversion this week as we discuss a two-issue special, “The X-Men and Alpha Flight”. Which has happened before, but this time, Loki’s involved. And no one is trying to steal Wolverine. Mostly. This series was published well after certain…other events took place in… Read more
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Episode 16: “LangKowski Island”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 16: “LangKowski Island” Yeah, we recorded this the week of the US election and, honestly, this was a bright spot during a crap time! Hoping it offers that to y’all, too! And we’re launching a Patreon! First bit of extra content hits this Thursday with a Have a Drink episode… Read more
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Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight” In which we do SO MUCH voicework. And journey back 100 years to Calgary’s past and close the loop on Lucas Stang and Ranaq, the Great Devourer. Get more questions than answers on Elizabeth Twoyoungmen’s powers (normal). Spend an inordinate amount of time talking… Read more
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Episode 13: “…Worth Two Twoyoungmen in the Bush”
In which almost everyone has a heart-to-heart except for maybe the people that really should (Shaman and his daughter; Aurora and Northstar). We also manage to hang out in 4-5 cities across Canada, so, you know, normal-AF. In this episode, Chris: and Tom: Issues covered: Alpha Flight #17 – “Dreams Die Hard…” – cover date… Read more
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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
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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