Alpha Flight #106

In "The Walking Wounded," Alpha Flight faces off against Mr. Hyde while Northstar discovers a dying infant abandoned in a trash can—leading to a deeply personal struggle when he learns she is suffering from AIDS. As tensions mount, the grief of former hero Major Mapleleaf, haunted by the loss of his gay son, erupts in a violent confrontation with Northstar at the hospital. Written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Mark Pacella, with inks by Dan Panosian, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Janice Chiang, this powerful issue sees Northstar make a bold public declaration of his identity to confront stigma and raise awareness. The cover, penciled by Mark Pacella and inked by Bob McLeod, captures the emotional weight of the moment.