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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 comics
- clearly wishes AF had Doom as a nemesis and not The Master of the World
- is ok with saying “Alphan” but “broodmate” gets his hackles up
- really wishes Tom wouldn't make some of the speculations he does
Tom:
- cops to watching a lot of Dark Shadows
- makes a Hemingway title recommendation for probably the first time in his life
- says “Box” in a, somewhat, peculiar manner
- speculates on Walt's hobbies
Issues covered:Alpha Flight #14 - “Biology Class” - cover date September 1984Written and penciled by John ByrneColored by Andy YanchusLettered by Michael HigginsEdited by Denny O’NeilJim Shooter as Editor in Chief
Alpha Flight #15 - “Blind Date” - cover date October 1984Written and penciled by John ByrneColored by Andy YanchusLettered by Rick ParkerEdited by Denny O’NeilJim Shooter as Editor in Chief
Alpha Flight #16 - “And Forsaking All Others” - cover date November 1984Written and penciled by John ByrneFinished by Bob WiachekColored by Andy YanchusLettered by Rick ParkerEdited by Denny O'NeilJim Shooter as Editor in Chief
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