Episode 37: "Bedlam? I Hardly Know Him!"

It’s a proper 3-issue arc! Which feels shockingly novel! In which, the Canadian government finds out just how different an Alpha Flight—and Vindicator—they have on their hands; one of JMH’s failed experiments makes a return; JMH’s GREATEST failure shows up for a bit (yeah, Wolverine is guesting); Wanda muses on her current state (we’ll get to that conversation very soon); and members of the team wonder at, but do not act on, Purple Girl and Knapp’s budding relationship (which is indefensible). But, like, one story over three issues! And no Alphans leave or die! Winning!!!In this episode, Chris:asserts Californian = Canadianoffers a quick business lesson on comics publishingreally likes the name “portaputer”...to each their own, I supposeand Tom:deploys a new voice he’s not totally sure about (he misses Northstar and Aurora already)really digs June Brigman’s work in issue 52enjoys Heather but absolutely calls her out on some bullshitIssues covered:Alpha Flight #51 - “Friends in High Places!” - cover date October 1987Writer is Bill MantloPenciler is Jim LeeInker is Whilce PortacioLetterer is Janice ChiangColorest is Bob SharenEditor is Carl PottsEditor in Chief is Jim ShooterAlpha Flight #52 - “Specters!” and/or “Flashback!” - cover date November 1987Script by Bill MantloPencils by June BrigmanInks by Whilce PortacioLetters by Janice ChiangEditor is Carl Potts And Editor in Chief is Tom DeFalcoAlpha Flight #53 - “A Blast From The Past!” - cover date December 1987Writer by Bill MantloPencils by Jim LeeInks by Whilce PortacioLetters by Janice ChiangColors by Bob SharenEditor is Carl PottsAnd Tom DeFalco as Predator-in-ChiefWhy 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 sugar skull girl oversized patch that looks super. 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