Reviewing AF Vol 1 Issues 11-20
Volume 1, Issue 11
June 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: a) Set-Up
b) Unleash The Beast
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 12
July 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: ...And One Shall Surely Die
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 13
August 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Nightmare!
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 9
29/30
Volume 1, Issue 14
September 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Biology Class
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 15
October 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Blind Date
Art - 9
Story - 9
Intangibles - 10
28/30
Volume 1, Issue 16
November 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: ...And Forsaking All Others...
Art - 8
Story - 10
Intangibles - 8
26/30
Volume 1, Issue 17
December 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Dreams Die Hard...
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 18
March 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: How Long Will A Man Lie In The Earth 'Ere He Rot ?
Art - 9
Story - 8
Intangibles - 9
26/30
Volume 1, Issue 19
February 1985
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Turn Again, Turn Again, Time In Thy Flight...
Art - 8
Story - 8
Intangibles - 10
26/30
Volume 1, Issue 20
March 1985
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Gold And Love Affairs!
Art - 9
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
29/30
In my opinion, these ten issues of Volume 1 of Alpha Flight were solid comics, but a little hit and miss in some spots.While the Omega Flight/Jerome Jaxon/Death Of Mac storyline in these first two issues plays out like an intense dream, absolutely taking one's breath away, the series begins to show a little lack of lustre afterwards, as if meandering while Mr Byrne decides which direction he thinks he should take. The artistry is still beautiful. John Byrne does a masterful job of storytelling, at least he does at times, althought some of these stories begin to take on the feel of being just a shade forced. His storytelling seems to pick up again as he brings the Master back on to the main stage, but also grows stagnant as he fills in with stories about dreams and nightmares, a visit by Wolverine, and the ever-unpopular Gilded Lily. Mr Byrne's stories become slightly more pensive and thoughtful, moody sometimes and more upbeat sometimes as he fleshes out the characters by having them interact and discuss their feelings. Although at this point the series is still in strong hands, the feeling is that there is a slight wavering happening which could be the beginnings of Mr Byrne's run coming to an end.
Particularly strong comics overall are issues 11, 12, 14 and 17.
All in all, on a scale of 300, these ten issues scored 284.
This is an average of 28.4/30 for each of these ten comics.
Percentage score is 94.6%.
Letter grade for these ten comics = A
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June 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: a) Set-Up
b) Unleash The Beast
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 12
July 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: ...And One Shall Surely Die
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 13
August 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Nightmare!
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 9
29/30
Volume 1, Issue 14
September 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Biology Class
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 15
October 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Blind Date
Art - 9
Story - 9
Intangibles - 10
28/30
Volume 1, Issue 16
November 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: ...And Forsaking All Others...
Art - 8
Story - 10
Intangibles - 8
26/30
Volume 1, Issue 17
December 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Dreams Die Hard...
Art - 10
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
30/30
Volume 1, Issue 18
March 1984
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: How Long Will A Man Lie In The Earth 'Ere He Rot ?
Art - 9
Story - 8
Intangibles - 9
26/30
Volume 1, Issue 19
February 1985
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Turn Again, Turn Again, Time In Thy Flight...
Art - 8
Story - 8
Intangibles - 10
26/30
Volume 1, Issue 20
March 1985
Art by John Byrne
Story by John Byrne
Title: Gold And Love Affairs!
Art - 9
Story - 10
Intangibles - 10
29/30
In my opinion, these ten issues of Volume 1 of Alpha Flight were solid comics, but a little hit and miss in some spots.While the Omega Flight/Jerome Jaxon/Death Of Mac storyline in these first two issues plays out like an intense dream, absolutely taking one's breath away, the series begins to show a little lack of lustre afterwards, as if meandering while Mr Byrne decides which direction he thinks he should take. The artistry is still beautiful. John Byrne does a masterful job of storytelling, at least he does at times, althought some of these stories begin to take on the feel of being just a shade forced. His storytelling seems to pick up again as he brings the Master back on to the main stage, but also grows stagnant as he fills in with stories about dreams and nightmares, a visit by Wolverine, and the ever-unpopular Gilded Lily. Mr Byrne's stories become slightly more pensive and thoughtful, moody sometimes and more upbeat sometimes as he fleshes out the characters by having them interact and discuss their feelings. Although at this point the series is still in strong hands, the feeling is that there is a slight wavering happening which could be the beginnings of Mr Byrne's run coming to an end.
Particularly strong comics overall are issues 11, 12, 14 and 17.
All in all, on a scale of 300, these ten issues scored 284.
This is an average of 28.4/30 for each of these ten comics.
Percentage score is 94.6%.
Letter grade for these ten comics = A
I hope you enjoyed my review of these comics.
On to the next batch of ten! Click below!
http://canadas-own-the-flight.blogspot.com/2007/03/reviewing-af-vol-1-issues-21-30.html
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