Some News Out of Fan Expo SPOILERS

[Legerd]

In an article from Newsarama FVL is reported as saying:

Alpha Flight’s Fred Van Lente appeared as well, to great applause from the Toronto audience, and said that the team will next have to deal with being a group of renegades of sorts. He also mentioned their involvement in the Commonwealth of Heroes — it seems Canada isn’t the only non-American team that Marvel wants to talk about. Expect Captain Britain, Taskmaster, and Wolverine to appear in the book's pages soon.Here's the link (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/fan-expo-marvel-fear-itself-110826.html) to the article.

[Flightpath07]

Hm. NOT the reveal we all hoped for, then? To me, it sounds a bit 'underwhelming' at the moment, like I need to go and take a nap or something.

[Mokole]

Not much news, see what tomorrow brings, the AF panel.

[varo]

well, hate to sound optimistic here, but wouldnt that suggest something past issue 8? i mean, we know the solicits up to 6, and i can't imagine wolverine or capt britian just popping in, sounds more like a story arc.

[Legerd]

well, hate to sound optimistic here, but...

Only on an Alpha Flight forum would you hear someone say they hated to be optimistic! :p However, I was thinking the same thing, varo. Though we know at least one of those guys are showing up within the series, be it ongoing or not, it would seem like too much to cram all three of the characters mentioned into a maxi.

[varo]

exactly. plus, the series is already being numbered as #5, #6, etc..... the x(of 8 )has been dropped. i really wish we could have heard the alpha panel, i know it was unofficial, but it would have been nice to hear from fvl, dale and even chris claremont.

still crossing my fingers. theres 2 possible panels, cb and the next big thing one.

btw, anyone have any clue what this "commonwealth of heroes" thing is?

[varo]

alright i pieced it together, i'm like a regular columbo. someone asked fvl on formspring:


http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34027 Will this be a mini or ongoing? Surely you can answer such a sweet and simple question. :) (http://www.formspring.me/FVanLente/q/230064144810785064)


Hmm-- There looks to be a day and a time on that.

which brings you to the page and showing the cb panel at 5:30.

soooooooo.........i'm gonna say they make a announcement about a ongoing there.


you heard it here first ;)

[Flightpath07]

alright i pieced it together, i'm like a regular columbo. someone asked fvl on formspring:

which brings you to the page and showing the cb panel at 5:30.

soooooooo.........i'm gonna say they make a announcement about a ongoing there.


you heard it here first ;)

Nice work, Columbo!

be that as it may, I still find the little bit that FVL said about what was upcoming, to be very underwhelming.


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Hands up, anyone who thought that Taskmaster wouldn't be appearing in this series?

Hands up, anyone who thought that an appearance by Wolverine in an Alpha Flight comic wasn't long overdue? Anybody here think that he shouldn't maybe pop in and say "Hey bubs, nice to see you are alive again! Sorry i missed your funeral, but i guess that's all moot now, eh? Toss me a Molson!"

Furthermore, like, what comic DOESN"T Marvel put Wolverine in ?!?

Captain Britain...okay, at least that was a surprise.

Still finding it all underwhelming. Hopefully there is a lot more revealed tomorrow, and it is more exciting (plot-wise, I mean).

And, not meaning to say that issues with Cap Brit, Wolverine, and Taskmaster won't be AWESOME when i finally read 'em... I like this creative team, and think they are doing a fine job. Just wish Fred coulda leaked a bit more today, that's all.

[Legerd]

alright i pieced it together, i'm like a regular columbo. someone asked fvl on formspring:

which brings you to the page and showing the cb panel at 5:30.

soooooooo.........i'm gonna say they make a announcement about a ongoing there.


you heard it here first ;)

Nice detective work, varo!

[Phil]

alright i pieced it together, i'm like a regular columbo. someone asked fvl on formspring:

which brings you to the page and showing the cb panel at 5:30.

soooooooo.........i'm gonna say they make a announcement about a ongoing there.


you heard it here first ;)

That Formspring quote is specifically about 'Destroy' though.

[Phil]

Hm. NOT the reveal we all hoped for, then? To me, it sounds a bit 'underwhelming' at the moment, like I need to go and take a nap or something.

Any announcement was always going to be at todays Pint O'CB panel. Patience my friend, we're almost there ;)

[Flightpath07]

Any announcement was always going to be at todays Pint O'CB panel. Patience my friend, we're almost there ;)

It's not just that no announcement was made yet on the "ongoing or maxi" debate.

It's more that the reveal of future characters to appear in AF was...boring. Completely not unexpected.

[Phil]

I'd prefer a series without guest stars personally.
For me the lack of other characters means more chance for AF to shine.

[Legerd]

I'd prefer a series without guest stars personally.
For me the lack of other characters means more chance for AF to shine.
I always wanted more guest stars so other readers would discover AF. I like that the team has their own little corner of the MU to play in, but sometimes you have to remind people they're still a part of it. And it goes without saying that any team -- any character -- should shine in their own title.

Let's hope whatever we hear today will be good news of some sort, whether an ongoing, or more maxis/minis in the future.

[Phil]

I always wanted more guest stars so other readers would discover AF. I like that the team has their own little corner of the MU to play in, but sometimes you have to remind people they're still a part of it. And it goes without saying that any team -- any character -- should shine in their own title.

See, I'd rather have AF guest star in other ongoing series to try and attract attention.
If we have only got 8 issues I'd rather not spend half an issue focusing on Wolverine.

[Phil]

Hmm...
Re-reading that newsarama article it sounds like if the maxi is only 8 issues that we'll be getting a "Commonwealth of Heroes" book to follow, focusing on non-US teams...

[DelBubs]

Also from Fan Expo. A nice pic (http://yfrog.com/h281bdnj) that gives nothing away ? :-)

[Canucklehead]

See, I'd rather have AF guest star in other ongoing series to try and attract attention.
If we have only got 8 issues I'd rather not spend half an issue focusing on Wolverine.

I'd like to see them in more line-wide events. Not that I'm a fan of events but if they're going to make them, it'd be nice to see more interaction. If the world is at stake, there's no reason Alpha couldn't or shouldn't cross the border. Especially since it always seems to happen so close in NY!

[varo]

Hmm...
Re-reading that newsarama article it sounds like if the maxi is only 8 issues that we'll be getting a "Commonwealth of Heroes" book to follow, focusing on non-US teams...

i think it sounds more like captain britian will be guest starring in alpha. i hope i'm right.

[varo]

ugggghhhhhhhhh..........................


it looks like the live blogs are not working again today!!!! really?!!???

is anyone going to in or around fan expo or know of someplace it will be blogged?

[Phil]

It's the lack of wifi in the building making it impossible for the liveblogs to take place. :(

[Phil]

Pretty much all but confirmed by FVL, surely:

http://twitter.com/#!/fredvanlente/status/107494648016142336


@fredvanlente (http://twitter.com/#%21/fredvanlente) Fred Van Lente
All of you bugging me for #AlphaFlight (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23AlphaFlight) news need to pay attn to @CBCebulski (http://twitter.com/CBCebulski)'s panel at 5:30 @FanExpoCanada (http://twitter.com/FanExpoCanada)

[Phil]

Yesterday's Fear Itself panel is online here (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16890203).

AF section at 6.19

[varo]

Pretty much all but confirmed by FVL, surely:

http://twitter.com/#!/fredvanlente/status/107494648016142336


i'd hate to tell you i told you so...............but........you know. ;)


now how the heck am i going to get news when they make a announcement?

[Phil]

i'd hate to tell you i told you so...............but........you know. ;)

If we're talking I-told-you-so's, I'm pretty sure I was first (http://www.alphaflight.net/showthread.php?5707-Will-there-be-an-Alpha-Flight-On-going-series&p=81398&viewfull=1#post81398) :P

[varo]

lol. you got me there.

i'm hoping agent m or newsarama is tweeting during the panel.

[Le Messor]

I always wanted more guest stars so other readers would discover AF. I like that the team has their own little corner of the MU to play in, but sometimes you have to remind people they're still a part of it.

Agreed.


See, I'd rather have AF guest star in other ongoing series to try and attract attention.

That's cool, too, but I prefer to have slightly obscure guest stars in Alpha comics. Say there's a mad Captain Britain / Excalibur follower, who picks up everything they appear in (like I do with Alpha) - they'll pick up the issue of Alpha he shows up in. (Naturally.) Then they might think 'this is really good! I want more!' That's how I got Young Justice (crossover with Supergirl) and even Uncanny 94-200 (the good stuff).


...we'll be getting a "Commonwealth of Heroes" book to follow, focusing on non-US teams...

I don't know where Taskmaster is from (or if he was just part of a general list of guest stars that aren't necessarily part of the "Commonwealth of Heroes") but wouldn't 'Commonwealth' imply Commonwealth countries only? Canada, UK, Australia / NZ (they might have to give us a few heroes for that to happen, though). Other members of the Commonwealth.

- Le Messor
"I'd love to, but my Dress For Obscurity class meets then."

[Flightpath07]

Pretty much all but confirmed by FVL, surely:

http://twitter.com/#!/fredvanlente/status/107494648016142336

Is it just me, or does FVL seem a little on-edge? Maybe i am reading too much tone into that?

[Alphan East]

Hmm...
Re-reading that newsarama article it sounds like if the maxi is only 8 issues that we'll be getting a "Commonwealth of Heroes" book to follow, focusing on non-US teams...

I've always enjoyed seeing Marvel take a run at non-US characters. Even if they only center on British Commonwealth countries, they could use characters like Capt. Britain, Meggan, Black Knight, Windshear (former Alphan), Shamrock (appeared in AF vol. 1 #108, I believe), plus others.
Hey, maybe they'll all team up and go after Boomerang and Pyro when they try to invade Australia. :)

[Le Messor]

Hey, maybe they'll all team up and go after Boomerang and Pyro when they try to invade Australia. :)

I think Pyro's dead. And British. Half the time. (The other half, he is Australian. Americans have trouble telling us apart.)

Do you know what happened when aliens tried invading Australia in the MU? Do you?

Nobody noticed, that's what!

- Le Messor
Rich Guy: I expect better service!
Bernard Black: Well, expect away. Goodbye!

[Alphan East]

I think Pyro's dead. And British. Half the time. (The other half, he is Australian. Americans have trouble telling us apart.)[/FONT]

Just checked. Wikipedia says he was born in Sydney, Australia. And that after he died, he was brought back by Selene in the "Necrosha" story arc.
And hey, if we can't believe everything Wikipedia says, I don't know WHAT to believe. :)

[Phil]

Seeing as we're all hanging around waiting for news; anyone else on Skype?
Fancy a group chat as we find out the details?

[Alphan East]

Can't, sorry. My PC doesn't have skype or a webcam.
It's so ancient, I have to double-click on a sundial to check the time. :)

[Phil]

I didn't mean the webcam bit, just using the text chat.
No worries though.

[Le Messor]

Can't, sorry. My PC doesn't have skype or a webcam.
It's so ancient, I have to double-click on a sundial to check the time. :)


:( Yeah, mine either... and I was about to sign off anyway.
Great idea, and I'm sorry I can't join in.

Ooh, AE - how do you get to upgrade to sundial? This ring of stones is giving me a hernia!

- Le Messor
"Fig newton - the force required to accelerate a fig 39.37 inches/sec."
~ J. Hart

[Alphan East]

Ooh, AE - how do you get to upgrade to sundial? This ring of stones is giving me a hernia![/FONT]

The upgrade cost a bit more but its worth it.
Had to double-click on my abacus and work out the total cost before downloading it though. :)

[Phil]

A few more snippets over at ifanboy: http://ifanboy.com/articles/fanexpo11-alpha-flight-now-ongoing-canada-rejoices/

[varo]

i really think that commonwealth of heroes can be pretty interesting. i also hope they reform beta and gamma flight.

[Flightpath07]

Do you know what happened when aliens tried invading Australia in the MU? Do you?

Nobody noticed, that's what!

Oh, the LAUGHTER - it hurts, it hurts, make it stop! Plus, all this rotf whilst laughing has given me some grievous rug-burn.


As far as Captain Britain and MI:13, maybe we are gonna get Vampires invading Canada next? Is that the next Big Event?

[Phil]

The panel's currently streaming on http://www.ustream.tv/marvellive

[Mokole]

A bank heist, an ongoing, more of Puck, Guardian, Snowbird, woo hoo!

[Sasquatch17]

Terrific news!

[Le Messor]

Oh, the LAUGHTER - it hurts, it hurts, make it stop!

The issue it happened in (Uncanny #345) is pretty good, too. (It's taking off DC's Invasion!.)

Mokole, congrats on that heist. I love it when a plan comes together!

- Le Messor
How do you tell if there's a Rhino in your Refrigerator?
Ask the elephant.

[Phil]

I've updated the main article with the video details.

[-K-M-]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34112

[Ahab]

Did anyone catch Van Lente's comment in the CBR Destroyers article? More Marrina-goodness? BRING IT ON! :cool:

[-K-M-]

No, which article? Theres been a few on Destroyers

[Ahab]

No, which article? Theres been a few on Destroyers

Fan Expo: Van Lente Does the Monster Mash With "Destroyers"

The Thing, the Beast, A-Bomb, She-Hulk and Karkas are just the five biggest names on the Destroyers whose ranks will also include other lesser-known and fan-favorite characters. "We're going to learn that the Destroyers is actually group that dates all the way back the age of dinosaurs, because one of the group's original members was Devil Dinosaur! Devil is a huge part of this series, as well as his friend Moon-Boy," Van Lente stated. "We'll also see Rick Jones' estranged wife Marlo Chandler who, as readers of Greg Pak's 'Hulk' run know, is the new Harpy. Plus, once our heroes hit the high seas, it will be a challenge to not include a certain Canadian female that is near and dear to my heart -- and an aquatic monster (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=32358)."

[Le Messor]

"We're going to learn that the Destroyers is actually group that dates all the way back the age of dinosaurs, because one of the group's original members was Devil Dinosaur!..."

I've just recently read Fallen Angels, where they revealed that DD is from an alien world - and not prehistoric.

[Flightpath07]

I've just recently read Fallen Angels, where they revealed that DD is from an alien world - and not prehistoric.

Actually, Devil Dinosaur was born in the early 1900's, he was an adventurer who got a demon-sorcerer trapped inside of him, and it shrunk him down to dwarf size, and then...ne'ermind, wrong story.

[Phil]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34162


Quite a few "wait and see's" were thrown around, but it was confirmed that Northstar will be a "dual resident" of both the X-Men and Alpha Flight.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16914332

[DelBubs]

Info with Possible Spoilers at MTV Geek (http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/08/31/fanexpo-canada-interview-fred-van-lente-and-greg-pak-take-alpha-flight-to-ongoing-series-status/?xrs=share_twitter)

[Flightpath07]

Whoa! Awesome read, thanx Del. Some good stuff coming out. And sounds like some good stuff upcoming.

[sengsterooney]

Thanks for the link Del. Looks like #4 will be a bit of a reveal!! Looking forward to it. Everyone loves a great mystery and I hope this continued to develop and hook us (and new readers) into AF the ongoing!

[-K-M-]

my money is were going to see Gary Cody put on the Master's helmet.

[Flightpath07]

Nah! Earthmover is the one behind this (the one of the earth)! And he wants revenge on Wolverine for all of that bushido crud he stuck him with! lol.

[Le Messor]

my money is were going to see Gary Cody put on the Master's helmet.

That is potentially really cool.

My money's on my mortgage. :(

- Le Messor
"I'd love to, but my plot to take over the world is thickening."