Confession time. I’ve never read any comics with the characters from Alpha Flight in them. In fact, until today I’ve never heard of them at all. However, after looking at the art and reading the story of this new comic series, I have to say I’m extremely interested in reading more.

Here’s the scoop on the new book from the gang at Marvel:

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Alpha Flight #1 from New York Times best-selling authors Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente and acclaimed artist Dale Eaglesham. Canada’s original super team is back in action – but can they survive the terror of Fear Itself? With their homeland gripped by fear, Alpha Flight has been named enemies of the state and their country has vowed to hunt them down!

Can Guardian, Sasquatch and the rest of the team quell the influence of Fear Itself and restore order to the Great White North? The team faces its most daunting enemy yet – their own government.

I mean, come on, the comic has the mother effing Sasquatch in it. How can that not be cool?

Check out a whole slew of images from the new comic after the jump. Look for Alpha Flight #1 in comic book stores on June 8th.

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With the 4th of July now behind us what better way to celebrate getting back to business than with some new comics? Fortunately, Marvel has you covered this week and is releasing a a whole bunch of new titles for your reading pleasure.

Some of the ones we’re interested in this week include Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #1, Casanova #1, X-Force #28 and the debut of Steve Rogers: Super Soldier. Remember, because of the holiday, comics come out on Thursday this week so be sure to head on over to your favorite comics store early for best selection. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #636
AVENGERS #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS #1 BLANK COVER 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS ACADEMY #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS PRIME #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #3
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #1
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #1 CHEUNG SKETCH VARIANT
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #1 WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT
AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN #4
CASANOVA #1DARKSTAR AND THE WINTER GUARD #2

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The siege of Asgard continues, Indigo becomes the new choice of color and Captain America “officially” returns in this latest edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Due to time constraints and unforeseen delays, this week’s column is abbreviated. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

PULL OF THE WEEK:

Atom & Hawkman #46
DC Comics – $2.99 US
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Ryan Sook
Score: 9/10

Ray Palmer, known better as the Atom, has been knocked down more than most during his career as a costumed crime-fighter, but he always manages to pick himself up. Not surprisingly, that compassion of his has earned him an Indigo ring, and with the dead seemingly winning the war, Ray has figured out a way to swing the battle to the good guys; even if the good guys aren’t all necessarily “good” to begin with.

I would never have thought that, of all the Blackest Night-themed “continuation” issues, this would be the best of the bunch (so far), but with Geoff Johns at the helm, I should have known better. Johns uses a This Is Your Life presentation of Ray Palmer’s history as a canvas to show just how much the character brings to the table, and in doing so, the writer sets the stage for what could be the turning point in war against Nekron.

Artist Ryan Sook simply crushed this issue. Everything in this issue was pitch-perfect, from Ray’s past to the horrific present – every panel led to the next without skipping a beat. Instead, the body of work in this issue touched on varying types of visual storytelling that not only worked incredibly well, but also showed the artist’s vast range of skills.

Wrap all this up and throw in the aforementioned revelation of the Indigo rings, and you’re left with a can’t-miss issue that’s also the Pull of the Week.

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