Alpha Flight: In the Beginning #-1

Part of Marvel's 1997 "Flashback" event, this special Alpha Flight issue (#-1) sports a cover by Tony Daniel and Marlo Alquiza that demands attention: a massive, rocky, grotesque creature dominates the foreground, declaring "…there was me!" while inset panels tease appearances by Weapon Alpha, Puck, and Weapon X. A romantic vignette in the corner promises Mac Hudson finally tying the knot, adding a surprisingly tender counterpoint to all that monstrous muscle. Steven Seagle and Anthony Winn deliver a story titled "Vows" that looks to dig into Alpha Flight's earliest days with equal parts action and heart.