Flashback

Flashback is a Canadian super-operative connected to the Alpha Flight program, possessing the ability to summon future versions of themselves into battle — effectively fighting alongside echoes of their own timeline.

Born from John Byrne's celebrated Bronze Age run, Flashback made their Marvel debut in Alpha Flight #11 in 1984 — stepping onto the page already surrounded by a remarkable cast that includes Guardian, Shaman, and Kyle Gibney. With appearances stretching across sixteen years and touching anthology staples like Marvel Comics Presents and the speculative playground of What If...?, this character carved out a quietly intriguing niche in the Marvel Universe. One of those appearances carries key-issue weight with collectors, making Flashback a rewarding discovery for anyone digging deep into Alpha Flight's rich, Byrne-era legacy.