Alpha Flight, Vol. 1 #9B (Marvel Comics 1984)

Alpha Flight Vol. 1 #9B, released by Marvel Comics in 1984, anchors a critical chapter in the series with all story and art executed by John Byrne. Marked as a Newsstand edition with a cover price of $0.60, this issue delivers Part 1 of a two-part arc framed by the warning, "Things aren't always what they Seem!" Canadian radiation expert Dr. Walter Langkowski investigates anomalous reports from the Cosmic Ray research facility situated on Mount Logan. His arrival reveals a situation so shocking that it threatens the stability of the team.

The confrontation requires Dr. Langkowski to transform into his physical avatar, Sasquatch. Measuring ten feet tall and endowed with super-strength, the hero must rely on his monstrous attributes to combat a threat described as one of the Fantastic Four's deadliest enemies. The narrative tension focuses on the possibility that even Sasquatch's formidable strength may prove insufficient against the incoming danger. This 1984 installment is essential for tracking the evolution of the Canadian superhero squad and the Byrne creative direction.

Back-Up Feature Content

• Continuation of "The Origins of Alpha Flight" backup strip titled "A Stranger in my Mirror!"
• Aurora holds the starring role in the supplementary material.
• Wolverine provides a guest appearance during the back-up section.
• Every page of the backup feature contains writing and art by John Byrne.

Edition Identifiers

• Publisher: Marvel Comics.
• Format: Newsstand edition.
• Volume/Issue: Alpha Flight, Vol. 1 #9B.
• Historical Pricing: $0.60 cover price.