I saw that too, despite looking like old school Aurora at the end of Chaos War. (I much prefer the original Aurora look ... far more sexier!)Originally Posted by -K-M-
I saw that too, despite looking like old school Aurora at the end of Chaos War. (I much prefer the original Aurora look ... far more sexier!)
I was also interested in why on the cover of the Alpha Flight one-shot Marrina and Shaman looked different as well.
Oh well I'm not going to complain, this is awesome news.
Shaman's yellow design at the top of his shirt is different... but not by much? Or am I missing something else? And how does Marrina look different?
Marvel is hitting every point with this; the original team, a great creative team, and it's a maxi-series even. Now they just have to make sure there is enough positive exposure as we get closer to the release date. Man am I pumped for this.
Well I plan on doing what I did with Alpha Flight: Chaos War... and that's buying three copies. Two for myself, one for a friend (who doesn't collect comics anymore, but is well aware who Alpha Flight is from when he did).
Marvel should really get behind this, promote the heck out of it, print up posters based on that glorious cover, etc...I'm very excited. It will be a sweet birthday month for me.
Dana
ALPHA FLIGHT IS RESURRECTED, LONG LIVE ALPHA FLIGHT!
...And this Dale Eaglesham fellow is Canadian? Awesome!
Dana
BTW: has anybody seen this?
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...36&gsub=102074
ALPHA FLIGHT IS RESURRECTED, LONG LIVE ALPHA FLIGHT!
I am not gay by any stretch of the imagination, but that's ONE handsome Northstar!
Jimenez had her in that costume on the Avengers variant cover too. I wonder if it's just for visual interest.
Tuesday February 15, 2011
2:15
UltimateKidNova:
Hello and welcome to the latest Next Big Thing press call liveblog! The subject of the call today is a mystery...but not for much longer! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:15 UltimateKidNova
2:16
I'm Marvel.com associate editor Ben Morse, joining me shortly will be Marvel.com assistant editor Marc Strom, and in about 15 minutes we'll welcome our mystery guests and reveal this Fear Itself-related project! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:16 UltimateKidNova
2:16
Allow me to correct myself: Our New York Times-bestselling mystery guests (it's in their contract that I need to call them that) Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:16 UltimateKidNova
2:17
As soon as we let you guys in on what's going on, we'll also be asking for your questions and then passing them to the folks on the call. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:17 UltimateKidNova
2:17
So be ready with a quick trigger finger on your keyboard! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:17 UltimateKidNova
2:17
is their initials BM? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:17 Justinsane
2:18
No Justin, it's not me (or that other guy who likes mysteries) Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:18 UltimateKidNova
2:18
Also Kid Nova you need to work on getting us Nova back. :P Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:18 Edguardo
2:18
@Edguardo Not a day goes by that I'm not! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:18 UltimateKidNova
2:19
Ben Morse rules! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:19 Knize
2:19
Is it referring to currently released solicits? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:19 LeoZippin
2:19
@LeoZippin It was not included in the solicits just released. It's a secret! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:19 UltimateKidNova
2:20
does anybody have any idea what they are going to say? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:20 KaiKun
2:20
Do the mystery guests prefer beards or glasses? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:20 Tyler W
2:20
@Tyler W Interesting question... Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:20 UltimateKidNova
2:21
Hello all! Marvel.com West Coast Affiliate (or Marvel.com assistant editor, if you prefer) Marc Strom has joined the party. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:21 Strommy
2:24
Which coast does the Marvel staff consider the best? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:24 Tyler W
2:24
I am currently chatting with a creator who I did not know would be on the call! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:24 UltimateKidNova
2:24
@Tyler W Whichever one I happen to be on at the moment, sir. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:24 Strommy
2:24
I'm gonna go ahead and tell you guys that Mr. Dale Eaglesham is on the call! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:24 UltimateKidNova
2:27
I love Dale Eaglesham! I really loved what he did on Fantastic Four. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:27 Frank S
2:27
yaay dale Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:27 DystopiaXIII
2:27
And is that...Fred Van Lente? It is! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:27 UltimateKidNova
2:27
Well we know whatever it is its going to look good! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:27 Sibian
2:28
We're waiting on one more creator...and you've probably all guessed who at this pointTuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 UltimateKidNova
2:28
yaay fred! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 DystopiaXIII
2:28
Fred Van Lente?! Awesome!! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 SilverSpider781
2:28
Van Lente + Dale = color me hyped Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 MarvelB0y
2:28
All associate with the project ? Cause that sounds great Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 CuberToy
2:28
Just waiting for a couple more people to join the call and then we shall start... Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 Strommy
2:28
@CuberToy Indeed, Fred, Dale and one other gentleman/lady are on this mystery project Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:28 UltimateKidNova
2:29
Pak Pak Pak a million times Pak Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:29 MarvelB0y
2:29
Indeed, Greg Pak is on the call! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:29 UltimateKidNova
2:29
Some gentleman named... Greg just joined the call? I wonder what his last name could be? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:29 Strommy
2:29
So we've got our creative team, now we're just waiting a few more minutes to announce the big project! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:29 UltimateKidNova
2:29
YAAAY GREG! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:29 DystopiaXIII
2:29
GREG PAK YAY!!! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:29 X-Girl
2:30
And now we are starting! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:30 Strommy
2:30
New maxi-series debuting during Fear Itself...ALPHA FLIGHT! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:30 Strommy
2:31
From writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, and artist Dale Eaglesham, who are all on the call. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:31 Strommy
2:31
Get us your Alpha Flight questions for Greg, Fred and Dale! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:31 UltimateKidNova
2:31
Team was resurrected during Chaos War...where will they be picking up the story? Greg: Some time has passed, but you don't need to have read anything before this to jump on board. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:31 Strommy
2:32
Old time fans will enjoy seeing things referenced, but you won't have had to read any past Alpha Flight books or Chaos War in order to pick it up. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:32 Strommy
2:32
Banking your questions, guys, keep it coming Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:32 UltimateKidNova
2:32
The creators are talking at the moment, then it will be open to Q&A from us and some other press folks, and we'll do our best to get your questions in. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:32 UltimateKidNova
2:32
Strommy on play-by-play! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:32 UltimateKidNova
2:33
Last time we saw Alpha Flight, they were the frontlines for national security of Canada. Is Department H still sanctioning the team? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:33 Strommy
2:33
Is the main storyline already thought up? Or is it all in the developmental stages? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:33 Nick
2:33
@Nick It's all set, Nick, and starting in May! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:33 UltimateKidNova
2:34
Fred: Yes. But as a result of Fear Itself, there is a change in government, and so Alpha Flight finds themselves as the country's "greatest traitors," and they must go on the run and figure out what is behind the government takeover. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:34 Strommy
2:35
What made everyone want to work on this series? It was Fred's favorite comic growing up, so this is a dream come true for him. He describes himself as a walking encyclopedia of Alpha Flight knowledge, while Greg Pak comes into it with a relatively clean slate, but he loves these characters. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:35 Strommy
2:36
Lots of questions about Northstar and Puck being involved, so rest assured, I will ask about them when my turn comes up. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:36 UltimateKidNova
2:36
Dale, who's Canadian, likes their slightly oddball nature while also being a legitimate super hero team. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:36 Strommy
2:37
Greg says Dale's dynamic, clean lines are perfect for this book. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:37 Strommy
2:37
Who's your favorite Alpha Flight member?
Sasquatch
( 17% )
Guardian
( 26% )
Puck
( 20% )
Northstar
( 24% )
Aurora
( 10% )
Other
( 2% )
Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:37
2:38
Will Dale have a different approach to this story than something like his current Hulk run? These characters don't have iconic molds like some other characters, so he can endow them with a lot of humanity. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:38 Strommy
2:38
He'll also be paying a lot of attention to the locales, since he's familiar with them. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:38 Strommy
2:38
How is Alpha Flight's role different than that of the X-Men or Avengers, given that they are government-supported? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:38 Strommy
2:39
Greg noted that Dale has already corrected them on details about Canada, like the jurisdiction of the Mounties Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:39 UltimateKidNova
2:39
The new series will explore what happens when the government you work for starts doing things you don't like? It's about your relationship to the government vs. your country vs. its people. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:39 Strommy
2:39
So is it the Canadian Gov't that's ChangEd or the US or both? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:39 Pat
2:39
@Pat The Canadian government has branded Alpha Flight traitors as a result of events in Fear Itself Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:39 UltimateKidNova
2:39
What is it about the characters that the creators thinks gets fans excited? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:39 Strommy
2:40
John Byrne gave them all a lot of flaws and real character traits, such as Guardian who feels slightly uncomfortable leading and dressing up in his country's flag. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:40 Strommy
2:41
Fred just confirmed that Guardian and Vindicator will be in the book. *I* can confirm that Sasquatch, Shaman, Snowbird, Aurora and, yes, Northstar will all be involved. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:41 UltimateKidNova
2:41
We will ask about Puck... Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:41 UltimateKidNova
2:41
Greg describes them as a team of Captain Americas in a way, all of them are protectors of a nation. But they're still kind of underdogs. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:41 Strommy
2:41
Are Alpha Flight still bound to the government even though they are back from the dead? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:41 HBCHICAGO
2:41
@HBCHICAGO They are still working for the Canadian government when the series opens Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:41 UltimateKidNova
2:42
Will we see Justin Beiber, the Canadian king Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:42 US Agent
2:42
@US Agent He will be in every Marvel title this year Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:42 UltimateKidNova
2:42
Greg also points to the diversity and character design of the team as one of the things that's kept them around for so long. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:42 Strommy
2:43
Q&A begins! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:43 UltimateKidNova
2:43
Press questions time! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:43 Strommy
2:43
Q: What was the hook that brought the traditional Alpha Flight book back into the Marvel U? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:43 Strommy
2:43
Any art you can show us? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:43 Hotaru
2:44
@Hotaru We will have Phil Jimenez' cover to issue #1 on Marvel.com immediately following this chat Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:44 UltimateKidNova
2:44
Will the creative team thats on it now, continue through the entire run? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:44 iamericbass
2:44
@iamericbass Pak/Van Lente/Eaglesham will be the creative team for the whole run Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:44 UltimateKidNova
2:44
A: They're going to play with the idea of the government going crazy. Fred says they can do this story and do it right since it's taking place in Canada--if they had the America government going crazy, it would effect every other book in the Marvel U. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:44 Strommy
2:45
Marrina is also on the team. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:45 UltimateKidNova
2:45
Fred also wants to emphasize that this is the original team from UNCANNY X-MEN #120, and we've never seen that team really work together before. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:45 Strommy
2:46
THIS IS FRICKING AWESOME! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:46 iamericbass
2:47
Just asked about Puck Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:47 UltimateKidNova
2:48
Greg says if you add the book to your pull list, you may be pleasantly surprised. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:48 Strommy
2:48
So there you go, Puck fans, there is hope! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:48 UltimateKidNova
2:48
Will Northstar continue his status with the X-Men? They believe he is leaving the X-Men. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:48 Strommy
2:49
Thanks for making this happen, the announcement of an Alpha Flight book just convinced me to check into Fear Itself! (Go Northstar, go!) Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:49 Guest
2:49
In the end, the continuity will make sense. Kyle, Northstar's boyfriend introduced in Nation X, will be playing a big role in the book. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:49 Strommy
2:49
Fred says Greg and he are not very protective of their turf, so if someone wants to use the characters, that's great. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:49 Strommy
2:49
I love the Northstar's boyfriend will be involved. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:49 HBCHICAGO
2:50
Will there be a central antagonist? Yes, but they need to phrase it in a very non-spoiler way. The government turns against Alpha Flight, but some members of Alpha Flight side with the government. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:50 Strommy
2:50
what was the announcement? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:50 moviebug
2:50
Part of the point of the series is Alpha Flight trying to figure out who the main villains are. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:50 Strommy
2:51
For those of you just joining us, we're discussing the upcoming Alpha Flight maxi-series by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente & Dale Eaglesham tying into Fear Itself Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:51 UltimateKidNova
2:51
At the moment, the series is slotted for eight issues with a special .1 issue illustrated by Ben Oliver out in May. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:51 Strommy
2:52
Since some time has passed since Chaos War, you won't see much of the characters adjusting to coming back to life. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:52 Strommy
2:52
"If there is demand, I would imagine there will be a ninth issue and beyond." -Fred Van Lente Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:52 UltimateKidNova
2:53
So 0.1 and #1 are both out in May? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:53 Tyler W
2:53
@Tyler W The Point One issue is out in May. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:53 UltimateKidNova
2:53
Fred: They're using the clean slate provided by Chaos War to do a ground-level reboot. They're not ignoring everything that's come before, but they're not going to be referring to a character's multiple resurrections or anything like that. They don't want to get bogged down in the continuity. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:53 Strommy
2:54
One more round of questions. Since I'm seeing it a LOT in the comments, I will be asking if Wolverine will be showing up. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:54 UltimateKidNova
2:54
Question for Dale: Is it a challenge to deal with so many characters? He prefers a team dynamic, because he likes having a lot of characters to deal with. All the characters are so unique and odd that he has trouble choosing a favorite one. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:54 Strommy
2:54
I'll actually ask if any guest stars will be making appearances. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:54 UltimateKidNova
2:55
He can appreciate working on a single-character book, but he's ready to get back to a team book. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:55 Strommy
2:56
Interesting to see Guardian leading our Favorite Alpha Flight Member poll. Can Northstar regain the lead? Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:56 UltimateKidNova
2:56
Did this series spin out of Chaos War and the audience's reactions to their return? It was something they'd talked about and workshopped, and once they realized Chaos War allowed them to bring back all the characters, that's what did it--the realization that they could have the original team back. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:56 Strommy
2:57
Greg giving props to editor Mark Paniccia, who really championed the book. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:57 Strommy
2:58
Just asked about Wolverine, Namor, the X-Men and/or the Avengers showing up in the first eight issues. Fred laughed. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:58 UltimateKidNova
2:58
They're keeping mum on guest appearances--one of those four mentioned is a yes, but you may be surprised which one. Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:58 Strommy
2:59
having such a fanboy moment! Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:59 Sibian
2:59
Dollars to donuts its, Namor Tuesday February 15, 2011 2:59 iamericbass
3:00
Are they looking to modernize the characters at all? They think they can retain some of the magic by going back to the original team members and what made them so special in the first place. Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:00 Strommy
3:00
Fred noted that the original Alpha Flight #1 back in the 80's sold half a billion copies. Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:00 UltimateKidNova
3:01
The book will have a modern feel and will be compelling to readers today. It's not a spoof book, it's a crazy action adventure thriller with a big canvas. Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:01 Strommy
3:01
And that is the ballgame, folks! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:01 UltimateKidNova
3:01
Recap what we've learned, Strommy Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:01 UltimateKidNova
3:01
you mean hockey game Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:01 US Agent
3:02
@US Agent Yes! Sorry! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:02 UltimateKidNova
3:02
Alpha Flight by Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak and Dale Eaglesham begins in June, with a special prelude .1 issue drawn by Ben Oliver in May! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:02 Strommy
3:02
Boom! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:02 UltimateKidNova
3:02
Will a transcript of the q&a be put online? Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:02 Sibian
3:02
Pick it up, for it will be AWESOME. Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:02 Strommy
3:03
You can catch the replay of this liveblog on Marvel.com at your leisure, @Sibian! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:03 UltimateKidNova
3:03
I am so excited aboot this news. It made my week, eh! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:03 canucklehead
3:03
I have a feeling the demand will be met, i hope to see alot of Alpha Flight in the future Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:03 smo5000
3:03
Thank you all for joining us! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:03 Strommy
3:03
Thanks for spending the afternoon with us and chatting about Alpha Flight, folks Look for more news and art on Marvel.com and also keep posted for the announcement of our next liveblog! Tuesday February 15, 2011 3:03 UltimateKidNova
3:03
Later!
Read it all here (in a more organized fashion)...
http://marvel.com/news/story/15200/a...light_liveblog
According to this article, everything that happened in the Chaos Wars has been undone (except for those dead folks who've been resurrected, they're still alive)....That means both Narya's godly family and the Great Beasts are alive again.
Dana
ALPHA FLIGHT IS RESURRECTED, LONG LIVE ALPHA FLIGHT!
Oh my goooooood, this creative team, I can't even. There are writers I prefer at Marvel right now and there are (very very few) artists I prefer, but for my money, this is the single best writers/artist team I can think of since... a very long time. Milligan/Allred X-Force, maybe.
So awesome.
Shaman has facepaint on, and Marrina isnt as big but its her haircut thats different
I'm not seeing it, but it wouldn't be the first time. I notice his costume has 'fangs'.
The following is based on my email to The Master when he sent me the news yesterday (I didn't have time to read this thread when I got home last night) :
I note Aurora's using her gold costume from later Byrne issues.
I'll start with the negatives, because I swing that way.
Certain things fill me with trepidation:
*sigh*, at least they're not working for them, or this'd be v2 all over again. Just once I'd love to see them do something actually daring and original, though - like a hard left government that's just as bigoted and hateful as a right - only with the opposite targets.
Ugh. And, I'll probably have to pick that up, too.
These are quibbles, but it causes a slight worry in that it shows a lack of knowledge of their history, which could bite them later.
Byrne has never relaunched Alpha Flight, and they have worked together on the page before - at least, the team as it'll appear in this book has (#s 3-5).
Things which fill me with much hope:
'nuff said.
YYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does that mean I can stop picking up Uncanny? Please, please take Madison Jeffries, too! (He was a Byrne character.)
Neither:
I hope so!!!!!!!!!
Comments:
Were they quoting me, I wonder? (It's something I've said online multiple times, and my kind of phrasing.)
I love Anxy's comment on page 3.
It's *always* their last shot. At least Marvel hasn't (that I know of) said this yet.
Uh, the difference being...?
Not from my email:
I'm so excited! I just can't hide it! I'm about to lose control, and I think I like it!
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