Pestilence

Emerging from the frozen reaches of Marvel's 1986 Copper Age, Pestilence is a chilling presence whose brief but memorable run is woven into the fabric of Alpha Flight — one of Marvel's most distinctive team books of the era. Debuting in issue #36, courtesy of Bill Mantlo and Dave Ross, this character haunts a run of stories alongside some of Alpha Flight's most beloved figures: Northstar, Jean-Paul Beaubier, Box, and Shaman. With only seven catalogued appearances, Pestilence is a rare, cult-worthy find for collectors who love the darker corners of Canada's premier super-team's world — the kind of obscure gem that rewards deep-cut enthusiasts hunting through late-'80s back-issue bins.