#21,781: Alpha Flight (1983) #36
"Labor Pains"
Title: Alpha Flight (v1)
Editor-in-Chief:
Jim Shooter
Editor:
Carl Potts
Writer:
Bill Mantlo
Artist:
David Ross
Inker:
Gerry Talaoc
Colorist:
Bob Sharen
Letterer:
Joe Rosen
Cover Date: July 1986
Release Date: April 1986
Pages: 23
Cover Price: $0.75
Times Read: 266
Times Rated: 176
Universe:
Earth-616
Issue Notes
The events in this book take place simultaneously with the events at the end of Avengers #270.
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Brodir
Mar 29, 2026
This didn't do much for me, but Af and Namor rarely do. It's getting 3*s for the excellent art, tho.
Jsarich
+1
Aug 20, 2024
Bill Mantlo has found his stride here. I'm enjoying him more with Alpha Flight than I thought I would
Jun 22, 2024
I don't know why I thought of it this issue, but it's suddenly become apparent to me that Northstar is almost annoyingly similar to Quicksilver. Both are silver-haired speedsters who are hot-headed and difficult to work with, who have a superpowered sister whom they've been teammates with and at various points have strongly disapproved of their brother-in-law. I guess Northstar is also a terrorist <span style="background-color:#000000; color: #000000"> and gay </span><!--spoiler-->.
andfor
+3
Jun 6, 2023
I kind of liked the Namor scenes, especially compared to their depiction in Avengers 270. I think a lot of that is due to David Ross' hyper-dramatic pencils. Too bad his career didn't really go anywhere, seems like he has a lot of talent.
bastos
+4
Jan 18, 2022
Worst summary ever:
I liked it - but felt disjointed. This time, it didn't feel like it all worked together. Some of the characters felt forced.
I liked it - but felt disjointed. This time, it didn't feel like it all worked together. Some of the characters felt forced.
Marksman
+4
Jan 9, 2021
I thought I was reading an Avengers comics at the start of this. Let's see how the crossover does between Avengers and Alpha Flight for the Marrina rescue. Do I see a misunderstanding fight brewing?
I wonder how much Doc Strange charges for a house call?
I wonder how much Doc Strange charges for a house call?
Russ
+4
Oct 15, 2020
I admit it, I was surprised at the amount of time spent with Namor, Byrrah, and the other Avengers concerning that developing sub-plot. I bet Vashti's sorry for cutting Namor loose now. Sucker.
3 stars, and probably the second worst case of morning sickness ever depicted in comics.
3 stars, and probably the second worst case of morning sickness ever depicted in comics.
MattDog37
+5
Aug 14, 2019
Minus a star for drawing the Black Knight's headgear incorrectly.
Jan 10, 2026
Yeah it's an error, but I kinda like that look better than how Black Knight is supposed to be. It instantly becomes the most interesting thing about him.
ClownShoes
+1
Sep 26, 2018
5 stars! My only complaint is a little too much time spent with Namor and Byrrah, but I get that it needs to set up something for Marrina coming up...
May 14, 2018
Wicked cool ending. The last page *almost* looks like Thanos, even though I know it's not.
Marvel Age
+2
Feb 16, 2016
I don't always care for Mantlo's work, but I do enjoy his work on Alpha Flight. He is able to take characters that are not very interesting on their own and develop intriguing stories.
Redsvetz
+6
Mar 8, 2015
-Digging the new penciler--he's won me over in just a couple of books.
