Back on Oct. 11th, I live tweeted my first reading of Alpha Flight #1 at my Twitter account. It was an experiment as I play with the best format to document this experience. Here it is, in it’s entirety for your reading enjoyment.
Hello Twitter. This will be where I live tweet my virgin excursion into the world of Alpha Flight. Hope you enjoy the ride.
And we’ll begin with Alpha Flight Vol. 1, Issue 1. TUNDRA! Could the title get any more Canadian? #depthvsalphaflight#1
The team moves through MarvelU heroes on the cover. Surprised it didn’t say, “Excuse me, sorry, could we get by please?” #depthVSalphaflight
Vindicator is reminiscing about recent exploits with the X-Men. Wendigo is straight up whirling Wolverine around like a party favour.
Aw snap. The PM disbands Alpha Flight. But the team can still go on ride-alongs with the Mounties. #consolation
Also, Vindicator tells PM they’ve “fought too hard to CHUCK everything now”. That has to be a Canadianism.
Vindicator is thinking of how the team members will survive, especially the raw recruits in Gamma. They don’t have a wife, like him.
Cody comes in to tell Vindicator they’re shutting down the lights and V tells him he was just thinking. “I’ll just bet you were”. Wha..?
That sounded a bit cold, Cody. What’s your deal?
Cody…or is it Gary..is having a smoke and appears to lighten up. He is the official unofficial liaison, after all.
Hey Vindicator…Department H may be shutting down and all, but flying through the building seems a little irresponsible. Folks are working.
Okay, he’s distracted. Just realized he’s gonna have to go on the pogey, and the Cdn. dollar isn’t at it’s strongest. Poor guy.
Cut to old dude alone in the northern wilderness. His inner monologue screams evil, maniacal genius. This doesn’t bode well.
You know…that and the fact that the narrator tells us he is “A man obsessed only with death…”
Dude just drew the outline of a giant creature in the snow with his toe. I think I see where this is going….
So, Shaman is doing the doctor thing on the rez, and gets a mystical signal. AND THEN OPENS A BOX WITH HIS GRANDPA’S SKULL IN IT!
Meanwhile, in Quebec, Jean-Paul goes to visit his sis at the School for Girls, and is quickly swarmed by students.
And of course, with Three’s Company type antics, Sister Anne scolds Miss Beaubier for taking a man to her room.
Jean-Paul sets out to release the devil in Miss Beaubier, because he wants a sister as fabulous as he is.
Back in Ottawa, Mac flies right in his front window, where Heather is watering plants. Secret identity? Bah.
Heh. Heather is wearing the “Where in the heck is High River?” shirt and tells Mac to turn on the CBC. Canadian content, ftw.
Jeebus. Is buddy’s name Gary or Cody? I’m confused. In any event, Vindicator is needed in the high north.
Heather does the bookshelf book-tilt - reveal secret entrance. Classic.
This secret room has some dazzling tech. Computer summoning cards! Heather pumps in Puck and Marrina to call them up to the big leagues.
Puck lives in a less fashionable neighbourhood of Toronto, because he’s a less fashionable kinda guy.
That is a lot of “eh”s on one page. Of course, what would you expect at Corky’s Tavern?
Judd lays out some dudes and then does some cartwheels down the streets, ‘cause baby just made the big time.
Oh man. Dan Smallwood? That’s an unfortunate handle.
Marrina dives into the sea to answer the call, and Dan obviously has feelings for her. She is probably familiar with shrinkage.
Samsquanch!
Somewhere, with respect to Snowbird, there is a joke about hooters.
Cool splash page as Tundra rises. Well done, Mr. Byrne.
Northstar thinks: “Bitch, you crazy.”
Seems like Puck has some anger management issues. And lacks diplomacy. And says, Eh a lot.
Northstar, your concern for your teammate…it…it….just a second. I’m about to cry here.
Wonder twin powers, ACTIVATE!Alpha Flight defeats Tundra and decides to “go rogue”. Palin would be proud.And that’s it for #1!
