"Always Choose the Sasquatch"

We circle back to a couple issues we skipped over in our zeal to keep the narrative moving and boy do they really expand on Heather’s characterization. Are they groundbreakingly original stories? No. Are they solidly done and enjoyable? Absolutely. Mantlo…you really know how to play with our emotions.In this episode, Chris:points out that the only Alphan with a traditionally stable childhood is Marrina, who opted not to stick around very longhas some thoughts on Larry Hama writing AFoffers some recommendations for visitors to the St. Louis Zooand Tom:manages to get a dig in on Waltmakes a pretty wild accusation against the McNeil familymakes an even wilder accusation against JMHIssues discussed:Alpha Flight #47 - You Can’t Tell The Forest from the Trees! - cover date June 1987Script by Bill MantloPencils by Craig Brasfield, Mike Mignola, and Steve PurcellInks by Whilce Portacio and Terry AustinLetters by Jim NovakColors by Bob SharenEdited by Carl Pottsand Jim Shooter as Editor in ChiefAlpha Flight Annual #2 - The Fire Inside! - cover date December 1987Writer is Bill MantloLayouts by June BrigmanFinishes by Bob McLeodLetters by Janice ChiangColors by Bob SharenEditor is Carl Potts and Tom DeFalco is credited as Editor in DeepWhy Not Read Alpha Flight is brought to you by listeners like you who subscribe to our Patreon, and by the Roxxon Energy Corporation, Parent corporation of the Excelsior Embroidery Company, turning thread into thunder where every piece is stitched with style, sarcasm, and just a dash of superhuman flair. This week we’re featuring a HOP patch, you’ve seen the image of the Portland Frog set to the classic Shepard Fairey Obama poster motif that says Hop instead of Hope, well I made a patch out of it. You can see this and a hundred more designs at excelsiorembroidery.etsy.com where Listeners of Why Not can use the coupon code WN503 to get 50 percent off when you order any 3 items from the etsy store. When Company’s coming over, bring out the good towels. Excelsior!Written, produced, and edited by Chris Baker and Tom FlynnMusic:"Oh, Canada" by Five Iron FrenzyFollow us on these platforms:InstagramTikTokImgurYouTubePatreon