Alpha Flight Classic #2

In the remote silence of a high-altitude research station, Dr. Langkowski finds himself drawn into a mystery when an unexplained cosmic radiation spike pulls the Thing into his lab—only to reveal that the intruder isn’t who he seems. As the scientists one by one vanish and the truth behind the visitor begins to unravel, Langkowski must confront a reality far stranger than the phenomenon he came to study.

In "A Stranger in My Mirror," young Jeanne-Marie Beaubier grapples with her emerging powers and the unsettling presence of a second self as she navigates life in an orphanage. When she confronts a group of thugs with surprising ease, a passing Wolverine takes notice—and offers a cryptic suggestion that could change her path.

In "Blood Battle!", Sasquatch puts his strength to the test against the Super Skrull, relying on wit as much as power to turn the tide in a brutal clash. Meanwhile, Guardian has made a new start in New York City, setting the stage for what’s to come.

In "Set-Up," James navigates a new life in New York City, only to discover his fresh start was a carefully laid trap by his past adversary, Jerome Jaxon. Through the enigmatic Delphine Courtney, Jaxon has been assembling a new team of mutants known as Omega Flight—setting the stage for a confrontation that’s already begun.

When a gamma radiation experiment goes awry, Langkowski transforms into Sasquatch for the first time—unleashing a primal force he never expected. Before he can process the change, Hudson swiftly steps in, offering him a place in Department H.

In "… And One Shall Surely Die," Alpha Flight faces off against their rivals, Omega Flight, in a high-stakes battle that turns tragic when Mac's Guardian suit is critically damaged. With time running out and the suit on the verge of detonation, a momentary distraction from Heather leads to a devastating explosion that leaves Mac reduced to ashes.

In "Biology Class," the fractured members of Alpha Flight drift apart, each pursuing their own path—until Heather's attempt to save a woman from Lake Ontario takes a terrifying turn when she's ambushed by a mysterious tentacle. Puck, tracking the strange attack, reunites with Marrina, suspecting the creature may be linked to her alien origins.

In "Blind Date," Shaman confronts the past as he reunites with his daughter under strained circumstances, while Marrina ventures into Lake Ontario to track the creature that attacked Heather. Her return brings a terrifying transformation—she's now wild, unstable, and turns on Puck and Namor with violent fury. As she overpowers the Sub-Mariner, the Master of the World emerges from the shadows, setting the stage for something far greater.

In "... And Forsaking All Others...," Roger Bochs seeks to rebuild the Box armor with Madison Jeffries, while Wolvie checks in on Heather in the hospital. The Master of the World holds Puck and Namor captive, revealing Marrina’s alien origins as he pressures her to bond with one of her kind. Though the heroes break free and defeat the Master, Marrina, shaken by her true heritage, chooses to walk away.

In "Dreams Die Hard...", Heather steps into a new role as leader of Alpha Flight, her resolve tested as she reflects on Mac's past and his first days with the X-Men. Meanwhile, Aurora redefines her abilities and appearance, marking a turning point for the team.

In "How Long Will a Man Lie in the Earth 'ere He Rot?", Heather takes tentative steps to reunite Alpha Flight, bringing Shaman and his daughter Elizabeth together in a fierce confrontation with the ancient beast Ranaq. As the battle unfolds, Shaman is struck by the sudden emergence of Elizabeth’s untamed magical gifts, revealing a power that may reshape their future.

In "Turn Again, Turn Again, Time in Thy Flight...", Elizabeth, recognized by Snowbird as the promised one, is drawn to her father's medicine bag and, upon removing a coronet, transforms into Talisman. With Alpha Flight at her side, she leads them on a journey a century back to face the ancient threat of the great beast Ranaq.

In "Home Are the Heroes!", the X-Men enjoy a rare moment of peace at the Mansion after a universe-saving mission—until Weapon Alpha strikes, driven by a mission to reclaim Wolverine and bring him back to Canada. The sudden attack turns a quiet afternoon into a high-stakes confrontation, testing loyalty, legacy, and what it truly means to come home.