Well, it’s the big one. The capstone to the first arc of Alpha Flight and the comics by which most folks know AF. We take you through the comics and, well, kind of let them do their thing. And make some…allusions to contemporary political figures.

In this episode, Chris:

• notes (from a listener via Fark) the attention to detail Byrne pays to women’s fashion, which is a nice way of pointing out ALL the detail Byrne builds into his narrative art: just a neat point
• offers a brief but interesting digression on Captain America and…Nixon?!
• channels one helluva Bob Barker
• really digs Wildchild’s hair

Tom:

• asserts the similarities between pro wrestling (specifically of the WWE persuasion) and Alpha Flight
• absolutely nails some voice work
• makes some frankly wild assertions about who has the power to make a death squad
• doesn’t see Guardian’s suit’s powers making a…pleasant transition to the big screen

Issues covered:

Alpha Flight #11 – “Set-Up” – cover date June 1984

Writing and art by John Byrne

Colored by Andy Yanchus

Lettered by Michael Higgins

Edited by Dennis O’Neil and Linda Grant

Alpha Flight #12 – “…And One Shall Surely Die” – cover date July 1984

same team as #11

Special thanks to the Excelsior Embroidery Co. for helping make this project a reality.  Here’s this episode’s Featured Design: an oversized Wolverine skeleton skull and crossbones patch! And if you’re in the Madison Wisconsin area this weekend, Excelsior Embroidery Co will be at the GeekCraft Expo Madison August 24-25. Come see what everyone’s talking about it! 

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