Episode 31: “Je vois un alligator, je frappe un alligator”

We’re back to our regularly scheduled episodes and in this one we cover three issues, including one of our least favorite to date, Marvel Fanfare #28. Just a very odd, unnecessary story. But! We also meet Purple Girl AND witness the return of Beta Flight! Mantlo’s really starting to put his stamp on this book and it is absolutely motoring along.In this episode, Chris:really doesn’t want to waste time talking about Marvel Fanfare #28…and makes some good points as to why we shouldn’toffers some honest-to-God science facts by way of The Far Sideand Tom:gives a brief Canadian history lessongets in some quality work on Walt while the getting is goodpulls in a ringer for some voice workIssues discussed:Marvel Fanfare #28 - “Murder By Numbers” - cover date September 1986Written by Bill MantloEverything else (pencils, inks, letters, colors) by Ken SteacyEdited by Al MilgromEditor in Chief is Jim ShooterAlpha Flight #41 - “It’s Not Easy Being Purple” - cover date December 1986Written by Bill MantoPencilled by David RossInked by Wilce PortacioLettered by Jim NovakColored by Bob SharenEdited by Carl PottsEditor in Chief is Jim ShooterAlpha Flight #42 - “Auction” - cover date January 1987same creative team as #41Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight with Chris and Tom is brought to you by the Excelsior Embroidery Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Roxxon Energy Corporation. Listeners of Why Not?! can go to https://excelsiorembroidery.etsy.com and use the code WHYNOT20 to get 20% off any 2 items. When Company Is 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