Alpha Flight, Vol. 1 #15A (Marvel Comics 1984)

This 1984 Direct Edition of Marvel’s Alpha Flight #15 anchors John Byrne’s two-part “Blind Date!” storyline, delivering streamlined plotting and precise pacing that defined his editorial and artistic tenure on the Canadian superhero team. Published exclusively for the specialty comic market, the issue features crisp lettering and consistent background work that distinguish it from mass-market Newsstand counterparts.

The narrative shifts focus to a submerged mystery near the team’s operational perimeter. When Sub-Mariner intercepts local emergency responders, he collaborates with Puck to investigate a concealed lake entity. Their joint inquiry uncovers a fundamental clarification regarding Marrina’s physiology, mapping previously undocumented elements of her aquatic lineage. Simultaneously, the arc reintroduces the division’s most persistent antagonist, forcing immediate roster adjustments and escalating operational protocols across the episode.

Issue Specifications

• Creative Team: Script and pencils by John Byrne; inks by Bob Wiacek
• Distribution Format: Direct Edition
• Story Structure: “Blind Date!” (Part 1 of 2)
• Title Metadata: Alpha Flight, Volume 1, Issue 15 | Marvel Comics, 1984
• Original Retail Price: $0.60 US
• Featured Characters: Sub-Mariner, Puck, Marrina