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Cover: June Brigman

Alpha Flight #49

Aug 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP
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“Flesh of My Flesh!”

In "Flesh of My Flesh!", Alpha Flight faces a terrifying threat as Omega begins to absorb them, with the new hero Manikin stepping up alongside Box. When past and future versions of Whitman Knapp appear, they help Jeffries reclaim his Box armor, leading to a desperate battle to save Madison—and the team—from Omega's grasp. The issue delivers high stakes and emotional weight, culminating in a shocking choice and a devastating collapse for Northstar. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by June Brigman, with inks by Whilce Portacio and colors by Bob Sharen, the cover by June Brigman captures the intensity of the moment.

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writer Bill Mantlo · artist June Brigman · inker Whilce Portacio · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Janice Chiang · cover June Brigman

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colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils, inks June Brigman

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Whitman Knapp manifests past and future versions of himself and helps Jeffries back into his Box armor. Box and the new hero, Manikin, save Alpha Flight from being absorbed by Omega. Purple Girl controls Omega and forces him to undo the physical damage he has done to Madison. Realizing that neither his brother or Roger can be saved, Jeffries uses the Box armor to kill Omega. Northstar collapses from his sickness.

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