Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight with Chris & Tom

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 17: “I’ve Seen That Movie”Bit of a mishmash, this episode: an Aurora/Northstar adventure (really hope those kids work things out!), a Shaman guest appearance in Iron Man of all things, and a bit of Canadian political history (by a bit, we mean a lot). We also briefly touch on music and how comic book writers like to put real-world bands/songs/tit

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 16: “Langkowski Island”Yeah, we recorded this the week of the US election and, honestly, this was a bright spot during a crap time! Hoping it offers that to y’all, too!And we’re launching a Patreon! First bit of extra content hits this Thursday with a Have a Drink episode about Tom’s favorite movie: Highlander. Click here to sign up and, if y

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight”In which we do SO MUCH voicework. And journey back 100 years to Calgary’s past and close the loop on Lucas Stang and Ranaq, the Great Devourer. Get more questions than answers on Elizabeth Twoyoungmen’s powers (normal). Spend an inordinate amount of time talking language. In this episode, Chris:is sho

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 14: “Friday, Marrina Is Depressed”We’re doing something different this episode as we venture away from Alpha Flight proper and address Marrina’s appearance in Power Pack. To help us understand what it is we’re reading, we’re joined by Jeff and Rick of The Unpacking the Power of Power Pack Podcast. In this issue of Power Pack, Marrina teams

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 13: “...Worth Two Twoyoungmen in the Bush”In which almost everyone has a heart-to-heart except for maybe the people that really should (Shaman and his daughter; Aurora and Northstar). We also manage to hang out in 4-5 cities across Canada, so, you know, normal-AF.In this episode, Chris:suggests #waltwasright and isn’t totally wrong…until #walti

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 12: “See No Crystar, Speak No Spider-Man, Hear No Marrina”SIDE QUESTS! This episode we dig into two issues that present more…ephemera(?!) in Alpha Flight’s history. And while the second issue discussed is just plain bizarre, the first one featuring everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero is an absolute delight. Oh, and we added mo

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 11: “Runaway Fiance”In which Marrina (and some other AWOL characters) waltz back into our lives…and waltz right back out. And Walt doesn't waltz at all. Hell, he isn’t even in any of these issues…or is he?!In this episode, Chris:makes a compelling case for the soap opera nature of AF and how distinct that makes it from other superhero comicsc

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 10: “Have It Your Way”We discuss the immediate aftermath of Issue 12 and its series-altering, explosive finale. From there we move onto something much worse and far more scarring: ROM the Space Knight!In this episode, Chris:waxes poetic about Larry Hama’s run creating THE LORE for G.I. Joe as part of a licensing deal with Marvelwants some poutine

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 9: “...and then there were…”Well, it’s the big one. The capstone to the first arc of Alpha Flight and the comics by which most folks know AF. We take you through the comics and, well, kind of let them do their thing. And make some…allusions to contemporary political figures.In this episode, Chris:notes (via Fark) the attention to detail Byrne

Welcome to Why Not?! Episode 8: “Is SASLD Walter Langkowski Actually Boring?!?!”It’s a short one this week folks! (Don’t worry we’ll make up for it with…however long Episode 9 will be (very long).) We cover a two-issue solo adventure for Sasquatch (which probably should’ve been a single issue…at most), Snowbird’s origin, and Sasquatch’s origin! A lot of Walt and