Fan-favorite Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight has had a tough go over time most likely exemplified by being killed off in the pages of New Avengers. Thankfully they’re again to their former glory as Marvel has introduced a new 5-issue limited series from author Ed Brisson and artist Scott Godlewski, making his Marvel Comics debut. The first difficulty includes a cowl drawn by Leonard Kirk. No further members of the artistic team have been talked about in the press launch.
Here’s how the writer describes the new series:
Alpha Flight’s new chapter will probably be written by Ed Brisson, identified for his present work on Predator and as one of many creators who helped launch the Krakoan period to unimaginable success with New Mutants. Brisson returns to the world of mutantkind alongside Marvel Comics newcomer, artist Scott Godlewski. Together, they’ll introduce two conflicting Alpha Flight squads which are fashioned in response to the surprising occasions of this yr’s Hellfire Gala. Mutantkind’s actions have put Canada on the offense and in addition to crafting a new line of sentinels, they’ll assign a government-sponsored team with de-escalating the mutant battle by any means crucial! But a second Alpha Flight team joins the battle, placing from the shadows. More secrets and techniques and conspiracies are revealed as basic Alpha Flight members and new faces alike turn into main gamers on each side of the conflict that can outline mutantkind!
SAVING CANADA…FROM THE MUTANT MENACE?! Guardian, Puck, Snowbird, and Shaman return, as a terrestrial ALPHA FLIGHT bursts onto the scene! But what schism will pit these heroes in opposition to their former teammates Aurora, Northstar, and Nemesis, in addition to Aurora’s beau, Fang? The FALL OF X has modified the sport. Will Alpha Flight soar to new heights…or be crushed underneath the burden of an unimaginable mission?
As a Canadian child himself who grew up studying the unique Alpha Flight comics, this venture means loads to Brisson. The author mentioned:
“Like every Canadian kid who grew up reading comics, one of my biggest dreams was to write for Alpha Flight. Growing up, I was a huge fan of the original Byrne run and have followed the team over the years and through every series. The original team of Guardian, Puck, Northstar, Aurora, Shaman, Snowbird, and Sasquatch holds a special place in my heart. Unfortunately, Sasquatch is currently indisposed, but the opportunity to bring the rest of the team together, even if they’re split and fighting against one another, is an absolute dream come true. And for those of you wondering if I’ve forgotten anyone, rest assured, I haven’t ;). There are a few surprises for Alpha Flight fans in the mix, but I won’t spoil anything just yet.”
“As for returning for the Fall of X era, it feels like a perfect bookend for my work on X-Men. Having been there for the launch of the new era, it’s an honor to come back and help close out this chapter of X-Men history.”
Look for Alpha Flight #1 to reach in shops and digitally on Wednesday, August sixteenth.
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