Alpha Flight #50

Name: Alpha Flight #50
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Sep 1987 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.40 GBP

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“This Mortal Coil!”

In "This Mortal Coil!", Alpha Flight ventures into ancient underground realms in search of a cure for Northstar’s deteriorating condition, unaware that Loki is manipulating events from the shadows. As the team confronts the deadly demon Raazer beneath the surface, hidden truths emerge—Aurora and Northstar learn they are elves, and Puck vanishes in the chaos. With Loki exposed and forced to face the consequences of his schemes, the surviving members return home, forever changed. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by June Brigman, with inks by Whilce Portacio and colors by Bob Sharen, this pivotal issue features a cover by June Brigman and Walter Simonson.

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

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writer Bill Mantlo

artist June Brigman

inker Whilce Portacio

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Janice Chiang

cover pencils June Brigman

cover inks Walter Simonson

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Alpha Flight takes Northstar to a place of old magic to see if they can find a cure for his ailing condition. Little do they know that Loki is lurking around to turn things to his own advantage. The team searches underground for the Fire Fountain but instead end up battling for their lives. Puck is lost as the demon Raazer manifests. Aurora and Northstar discover that they are really elves and leave to be with their people. Loki is called to account for his machinations and is forced to face Raazer. Alpha Flight returns home with three of their members lost.

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