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Issue: Alpha Flight Classic #2
Publication Date: August 2011
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Issues: #2 of 3 Issues
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MarvelView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Worldwide Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
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Pages: 280
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Price: $24.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 33 (15 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Colorist(s): John Kalisz
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson]; Sasquatch; Shaman; Snowbird; Aurora; Northstar; Puck]
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Disclose Notes: Signature dated 1984.
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Alpha Flight Classic

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sasquatch; Megan Masterson; Super-Skrull (arm only)
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Things Aren't Always What They Seem

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sasquatch [Walter Langkowski]; Kortgaard (Death); Colonel McMurdo (Death); Megan Masterson (Death); Greene (Death); Doctor Duncan (Death); Super-Skrull [also as The Thing]
Synopsis: In an isolated research station, Dr. Langkowski is invited to study an odd cosmic radioactivity phenomenon. When the scientist locks in, the Fantastic Four's the Thing is "beamed in", forcing Langkowski to reveal his secret identity to the others. Then the other scientists are killed off and the strange visitor turns out to be someone else altogether.
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A Stranger in My Mirror

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Origins of Alpha Flight
Character(s): Aurora (Origin); Soeur Anne; Wolverine
Synopsis: The young Jeanne-Marie Beaubier grows up in an orphanage and develops her powers and her dual personality. When she runs across some thugs, she deals with them easily, much to the amusement of the passing Wolverine, who suggests she contact James MacDonald Hudson.
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sasquatch
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Blood Battle!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson]; Aurora; Sasquatch]; Steve Rogers [Captain America]; Bernie Rosenthal; Super Skrull; Colonel McMurdo (flashback); Megan Masterson (flashback); Doctor Duncan (flashback); Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (flashback); Ms. Marvel [Carol Danvers] (flashback); Galactus (flashback)
Synopsis: After nearly defeating him in hand-to-hand combat, Sasquatch manages to use his brains to defeat the Super Skrull. Meanwhile, Guardian has relocated to New York City.
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Family Ties

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Origins of Alpha Flight
Character(s): Aurora (Origin); Northstar (Origin); Vindicator [James MacDonald Hudson]; Gary Cody; Department H
Synopsis: Northstar and Aurora meet for the first time at Department H.
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To Save the Life of the Woman He Loves... He Must Face Them!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Guardian; Jerome Jaxon; Omega Flight [Diamond Lil; Flashback; Wild Child; Box]
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Set-Up

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson]; Heather Hudson]; Mr. LaPierre; Delphine Courtney; Jerome Jaxon (Introduction); Omega Flight [Box [Roger Bochs]; Diamond Lil; Flashback; Smart Alec; Wildchild] (Introduction)
Synopsis: After moving to New York City and a new job, James finds out it was all a trap set out by his old enemy, Jerome Jaxon. Jaxon, through Delphine Courtney, has been recruiting mutants. They now form Omega Flight.
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Disclose Notes: Jerome Jackson and Omega Flight appeared briefly in cameo in Alpha Flight (Marvel, 1983 series) #1 but this is the first full appearance for them.
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Unleash the Beast!

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Origins of Alpha Flight
Character(s): Sasquatch [Walter Langskowski] (Origin); James MacDonald Hudson; Shaman; Snowbird; Bruce Banner [also as The Hulk] (flashback)
Synopsis: While performing gamma radiation experiments, Langkowski is turned into Sasquatch for the first time. Hudson wastes no time to recruit him for Department H.
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And One Shall Surely Die!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson]; Sasquatch; Shaman; Snowbird; Aurora; Northstar; Puck]
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...And One Shall Surely Die

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson] (Death); Shaman; Snowbird; Aurora; Northstar; Puck; Marrina; Sasquatch]; Heather Hudson; Delphine Courtney; Jerome Jaxon [also as Box] (Origin); Omega Flight [Diamond Lil; Smart Alec; Flashback; Wildchild]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Roxxon Oil (flashback); August D'Angelo (flashback); Box [Roger Bochs]
Synopsis: Alpha Flight joins Guardian in battling Omega Flight. Mac's suit is damaged during the conflict and, with only seconds left to disable it, Heather accidentally distracts him and the Guardian suit blows up, reducing Mac to ashes.
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Heather Hudson; Wolverine
First Line: Okay, sucker, the only way to get to the lady is through me!
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Disclose Notes: Names on the gravestones include "Byrne," "Sienkiewicz," "Milgrom" and "Miller."
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Nightmare!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Shaman; Snowbird; Aurora; Northstar; Puck; Sasquatch]; Wolverine (Dream); Heather Hudson; Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson] (flashback); Delphine Courtney (flashback); Jerome Jaxon (flashback); Omega Flight [Box [Roger Bochs]; Smart Alec [Alec Thorne]; Flashback; Diamond Lil; Wild Child] (flashback); Gary Cody
Synopsis: Heather has nightmares about Mac's death. The team tries to figure out how to move on with their leader dead.
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Disclose Notes: The first 11 pages of the story are a dream sequence; Comic legend has it that due to the infamous Byrne/Claremont feud, Byrne had a difficult time obtaining permission to use Wolverine in this series and was only allowed to use Wolvie in an illusionary sequence with no dialogue (even though he appears and speaks on the cover) in this issue. (Things must have cleared up somewhat as Logan appears properly in Alpha Flight #16-17); In the splash page credits, Jim Shooter's name appears on a gravestone carved as the Grim Reaper.
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What Lurks in Lake Ontario?

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Puck; Heather McNeil Hudson
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Biology Class

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Shaman; Snowbird; Aurora; Puck; Marrina]; Heather McNeil Hudson; Namor the Sub-Mariner; Elizabeth Twoyoungmen; Ramin
Synopsis: The members of Alpha Flight break up and do their own thing with no leader to guide them. Heather tries to rescue a woman who has fallen into Lake Ontario but is attacked by a tentacle. Puck meets up with Marrina and and informs her that he thinks the attacker was one of her alien race.
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Sub-Mariner vs. Marrina...

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Character(s): Namor the Sub-Mariner; Marrina; Puck
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Blind Date

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Douglas Thompson; Alpha Flight [Shaman [Michael Twoyoungmen]; Snowbird [Anne McKenzie]; Puck; Marrina; Aurora]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Elizabeth Twoyoungmen; Paul; Master of the World
Synopsis: Shaman has a rocky reunion with his daughter. Marrina swims into Lake Ontario to find the monster who attacked Heather. When she returns, she is crazy and violent and tries to kill Puck and Namor. When she brings down the Sub-Mariner, the Master of the World makes his appearance.
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Character(s): Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Puck; Master of the World
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...And Foresaking All Others...

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Puck; Marrina (Origin)]; Heather McNeil Hudson; Wolverine [Logan]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Madison Jeffries (1st full); Roger Bochs; Master of the World; Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson] (Cameo flashback); Aurora (Cameo flashback); Northstar (Cameo flashback); Sasquatch (Cameo flashback); Snowbird (Cameo flashback); Gladys Smallwood (Flashback); Tom Smallwood (Flashback)
Synopsis: Roger Bochs meets up with Madison Jeffries in hopes of recreating the Box armor. Wolvie visits Heather in the hospital. The Master of the World has captured Puck and Namor and explains Marrina's origins as he tries to have her mate with one of her alien people. The heroes escape and take the Master down but, disgusted by her own monstrous heritage, Marrina leaves.
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Vindicator [James MacDonald Hudson]; X-Men [Wolverine; Storm; Banshee; Colossus]
First Line: The X-Men and Alpha Flight -- How They Met and What Happened Later
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Disclose Notes: Cover art is an homage to the cover of X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #109 (February 1978)
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Dreams Die Hard...

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Weapon Alpha (flashback) [James MacDonald Hudson, also as Vindicator and Guardian]; Aurora; Sasquatch; Heather McNeil Hudson (joins)]; Moira MacTaggert; X-Men [Wolverine; Storm; Colossus; Banshee (all but Wolverine in flashback only)]; Gary Cody; Major Chasen; Minister; Krakoa (Cameo flashback); Magneto (Cameo flashback); Sentinels (Cameo flashback)
Synopsis: After reflecting with Wolvie on Mac's origins and his first encounter with the X-Men, Heather decides to lead Alpha Flight. Aurora alters her powers and changes her look.
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A new role for Heather...a decision for Snowbird...and Shaman meets the ultimate menace!

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Character(s): Heather Hudson; Snowbird; Douglas Thompson; Shaman; Ranaq
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How Long Will a Man Lie in The Earth 'Ere He Rot?

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Heather Hudson; Puck; Northstar; Shaman; Snowbird [Narya, Anne McKenzie]]; Douglas Thompson; Elizabeth Twoyoungmen; Lucas Stang; Ranaq [Emily Stang]
Synopsis: Heather begins to try and get Alpha Flight back together. Shaman and Elizabeth face off against the great beast Ranaq and Shaman is impressed by his daughter's innate magical abilities that have come to the surface during the battle.
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Introducing...Talisman!

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Character(s): Talisman [Elizabeth Twoyoungmen]; Alpha Flight [Heather McNeil Hudson; Puck; Shaman; Snowbird]
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Turn Again, Turn Again, Time in Thy Flight...

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Heather McNeil Hudson; Puck; Shaman; Snowbird; Talisman [Elizabeth Twoyoungmen] (introduction, joins); Ranaq; Zebediah Chase; Lucas Stang
Synopsis: Recognized as the promised one by Snowbird, Elizabeth is compelled to reach into her father's medicine bag and removes a coronet which transforms her into Talisman when she places it on her head. Alpha Flight then travels 100 years into the past to confront the great beast Ranaq.
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Wanted: Wolverine Dead or Alive!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Men [Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee]; Weapon Alpha [James MacDonald Hudson]
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Home Are the Heroes!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; Weapon Alpha [James MacDonald Hudson; Vindicator; Guardian] (introduction); Lilandra; Moira MacTaggert; John Grey; Elaine Grey; Gladiator (cameo flashback); Starbolt (cameo flashback); Nightshade (cameo flashback); D'Ken (cameo flashback); Starjammers [Corsair; Hepzibah; Raza; Ch'od] (cameo flashback)
Synopsis: The X-Men return to the Mansion after saving the universe. During a nice, relaxing afternoon off, Weapon Alpha attacks for the purpose of returning Wolverine to Canada.
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Disclose Notes: Wolverine first called Weapon X and Logan.

Alpha Flight mentioned for the first time.
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Alpha Flight Subscription Ad by John Byrne

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Disclose Notes: Marvel subscription ad including Aurora, Sasquatch, Puck and Marrina.
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Character(s): Guardian; Jerome Jaxon; Omega Flight [Diamond Lil; Flashback; Wild Child; Box]
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Character(s): Guardian; Jerome Jaxon; Omega Flight [Diamond Lil; Flashback; Wild Child; Box]
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John Byrne Writes and Draws Alpha Flight's Earliest Adventures!

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Disclose Notes: Back cover includes cover to Alpha Flight (1983) #11.

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