Alpha Flight, Vol. 1 #29B (Marvel Comics 1985)

Released in 1985 as the 29B newsstand variant, Alpha Flight #29B delivers a definitive crossover matchup between the Incredible Hulk and Marvel’s primary Canadian superhero team.

Interior artwork by Mike Mignola—produced early in his publishing career—combines with ink by Gerry Talaoc under writer Bill Mantlo’s script. The issue concludes the two-part "Crossroads" epilogue in "Cut Bait and Run!", wrapping up the fifth segment of the larger event that originated in *The Incredible Hulk* volumes 300 through 313. Cover designer Mike Mignola collaborates with Bob Wiacek on front matter that visually establishes the returning Gamma-powered threat against Canada’s roster.

Collectors actively seek the 29B designation because of its unique newsstand barcode placement, which distinguishes it from standard direct-market distribution copies sold through specialty shops. Originally distributed at a cover price of $0.65, this printing preserves the era-specific paper stock, period color separation, and production standards typical of mid-1980s Marvel periodicals. The issue functions as a crucial narrative anchor for readers tracking Mantlo’s ongoing Alpha Flight run and serves as a foundational artifact for documenting Mignola’s transition from Marvel book illustration to creator ownership.