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    Yep, I thought that was a nice touch. After this very breif story, I want more.

    Especially on the last page it states continued in "Omega Flight #1"

  2. #17

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    i have to be honest, this has me extremely excited for the launch of omega flight, how this is all going to tie together will be very interesting.

  3. #18

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    Me too. Even though like some of you, I won't get to read "Choosing Sides", I figure the ussue was well written. And now we know that [spoiler]US Agent is pro-SRA and being told to go to Canada and that should cause some friction in the team. I figure Arachne, if she is truly the one on side, will have something to say about him. Guardian and Talisman will be great on the team with that dynamic, and it will make Beta Ray Bill a more complete character when he has to clobber US Agent so that the rest of Omega Flight can help "Mighty Avengers", if that's the anti-sra team name.
    Keep your stick on the ice.

    Live it.

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    I just hope Guardian and Talisman are who we hope they are.

    Mighty Avengers are pro SRA: Act (Members consist of: Black Widow, Aries, Sentry, Wonderman, Mrs.Marvel, Iron Man...and probally some more I'm forgetting)

  5. #20

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    I didn't like it, I thought that saying: "Now you're going to Canada because I said so." Was a pretty big copout story-wise.

    On top of that the decision to send USAgent doesn't make sense. Canada for some reason has alot of supervillains all of a sudden, and can't take care of itself... And we get USAgent? I'm pretty sure that the addition of this guy isn't going to make a whole hell of a difference. He's like Captain America lite and without the leadership qualities... Maybe if they had sent Warbird (I like the name better than Ms. Marvel) or tried to convince Wolverine? Like... Send people who have saved the world a few times?
    "Peak Human" isn't going to do a whole hill of beans and will amount to little next to the raw power of Beta Ray Bill.

    I seriously hope that half of the squad isn't going to be unwilling.

    (I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)

    Side note: If Oeming wants a realistic portrayal of USAgent in Canada he will get a pretty nasty reception by the public that won't go away.



    Also: I always assumed that despite the fact that Alpha flight was the only superhero team in Canada that there were more people than that who were actually superhuman? I don't see how its possible to have so many American Superhumans and so few Canadians (who could be put in to help with security.) Canada is one tenth the size of the U.S. not one thousandth.


    I may be unfair to Mr. Oeming in my assessment, but I can say that I whole heartedly believe that this is an extremely unlikely way for USAgent to come across the border, and does not accurately reflect the general culture of Canada. Of course this is just my opinion and I'm sure alot of people will disagree... But random willingness to accept a Symbol of America by a country which is really quite sensitive about American/Canadian sovereignty doesn't wash. At the very least the government would have requested a name change.

    /rant off. I'm sorry to break the positivity of the thread.

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    ^ It may not reflect Canada's viewpoint well, but it's typical of my country.

    "You. Yes you. Go keep an eye on our foreign allies."

    "But... if they're our allies... shouldn't we wait and see if they ask? You know, not foist an unwanted advisor on them?"

    "No. Besides., I also want you to make sure they don't get all cozy with the people we don't like. Now run along, there's a good soldier."

    FWIW, I think you're right. Canada probably won't be happy about having a U.S. uberpatriot nutjob forcibly placed on their team. And therein lies the root of a potentially interesting story conflict.
    "You cannot win, mailman Mike. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine."

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    Personally, I cannot wait for Omega Flight. I hope that it is not swamped in the launch of another Avengers book.

    I am presuming that Canada will have no registration act? USAgent is going to find himself outclassed when it comes to the great Beasts(whom I hope turn up!!). The presence of Talisman suggests that we may get back to fighting threats other than your run of the mill super villain of the week.

    I hope Spider-Woman(whichever 1 it is!) kicks USAgent ass!!

  8. #23

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    Quote Originally Posted by SephirothsKiller
    (I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)
    What was the reference?

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    well theres 2 ways you can take this story, i feel.

    1) iron man tells usagent to go to Canada and help the canadians. blech. no originality.

    2) iron man tells usagent to go to canada to help the canadians because......tony has a vested interest in landing oil contracts as well as big time government contracts to help build weapons to ward off the legion of villians jumping the border and to benefit himself, and usagent sees this as a way to make a name for himself with a fresh start and prove everyone wrong about who he is, plus iron man has dirt on him as well as the fact he botched the purple man capture.


    i know this board is pretty much divided on the new series, some want the originals back in a alpha flight book, and some are stoked for this new series, i have to admit, i am biased and looking forward to the new series.

    but i have read oemings books before i knew he was going to write omega, and i just know and trust he will do this book justice.

  10. #25

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    @Varo,

    Hmmm... I never thought about it from that angle, (#2) which is weird since I started a thread over at the CBR speculating that Tony was becoming profit motivated. I still don't like it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Canucklehead
    Quote Originally Posted by SephirothsKiller
    (I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)
    What was the reference?
    USAgent: "Not this time Stark. I serve Uncle Sam, Not Major Mapleleaf!"

    This also could hint at who wears the Guardian suit as per my earlier speculation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SephirothsKiller
    @Varo,

    Hmmm... I never thought about it from that angle, (#2) which is weird since I started a thread over at the CBR speculating that Tony was becoming profit motivated. I still don't like it.

    USAgent: "Not this time Stark. I serve Uncle Sam, Not Major Mapleleaf!"

    This also could hint at who wears the Guardian suit as per my earlier speculation.
    I just bought a copy.

    USAgent: "Just get me to Canada, you 'Hoser'." I hate him already. Should be a great series.

    About MML, I partially hope you're wrong. I think his mentioning also has more to do for it being such a stupid name, since he also mentions Duddly Do-Right (wait didn't the original MML serve the Invaders, much like Walker? That could be where he got the name also). I originally wanted Lou to be in the suit because he's the only thing from the last series I enjoyed. Now that I think about it, I really want Mac to finally have a chance to show some character.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SephirothsKiller
    @Varo,

    Hmmm... I never thought about it from that angle, (#2) which is weird since I started a thread over at the CBR speculating that Tony was becoming profit motivated. I still don't like it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Canucklehead
    Quote Originally Posted by SephirothsKiller
    (I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)
    What was the reference?
    USAgent: "Not this time Stark. I serve Uncle Sam, Not Major Mapleleaf!"

    This also could hint at who wears the Guardian suit as per my earlier speculation.
    Oooo! That's a good speculation! I don't think it'll actually happen, but it would be really freakin' cool. I do think it's just saying Major Mapleleaf because that's the only name for Canadians like how Uncle Sam represents Americans. I suppose the only other name like Uncle Sam would be Dudley Do Right but... it doesn't have quite the ring of Major Mapleleaf.

    I'm really freaking excited for this series now. I still wish they'd make another (good) Alpha Flight series however.
    I seriously want the Walter stuffed animal from AF #106. Seriously.

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  13. #28

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    plus if mml came back and not the rest of the off-panel dead alphans, they would have some splainin to do.

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    Why the bashing of US Agent, guy beat Piledriver (Wrecking Crew) in two hits, and even beat Ronan the Accuser. Guy is underated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Mungi
    Why the bashing of US Agent, guy beat Piledriver (Wrecking Crew) in two hits, and even beat Ronan the Accuser. Guy is underated.
    But still a jerk. It's not only power that make the person or the character. :P

    I will love to hate him, I think.
    Quand l'appétit va, tout va!
    -Obélix

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