Later this year, Fall of X will see the X-Men enter a new era of uncertainty, danger, and mystery. Amid the chaos, a familiar superhero team will return when Alpha Flight reassembles to navigate the dark times that have befallen mutantkind.
This new chapter will be written by Ed Brisson (New Mutants) with art from Marvel Comics newcomer Scott Godlewski. Together, they'll introduce two conflicting Alpha Flight squads that are formed in response to the shocking events of this year's Hellfire Gala.
Mutantkind's actions have put Canada on the offence and in addition to crafting a new line of Sentinels, they're going to assign a government-sponsored team to de-escalate the mutant conflict by any means necessary. However, a second Alpha Flight team joins the fight, striking from the shadows!
More secrets and conspiracies are revealed as classic Alpha Flight members and new faces alike become major players on both sides of a war that will define mutantkind.
Guardian, Puck, Snowbird, and Shaman return, as a terrestrial Alpha Flight bursts onto the scene. But what schism will pit these heroes against their former teammates Aurora, Northstar, and Nemesis, as well as Aurora's beau, Fang? The Fall of X has changed the game. Will Alpha Flight soar to new heights...or be crushed under the weight of an impossible mission?
"Like every Canadian kid who grew up reading comics, one of my biggest dreams was to write for Alpha Flight," Brisson says. "Unfortunately, Sasquatch is currently indisposed, but the opportunity to bring the rest of the team together, even if they're split and fighting against one another, is an absolute dream come true."
"And for those of you wondering if I've forgotten anyone, rest assured, I haven't. There are a few surprises for Alpha Flight fans in the mix, but I won't spoil anything just yet."
Alpha Flight #1 is set to arrive in comic book stores on August 16. In the meantime, check out Leonard Kirk's cover for issue #1 below.