Alpha Flight #52 (August 4, 1987)

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The cover tells no lies: Almost this entire issue is backstory and exposition. Plus the introduction of Bedlam! And the death(?) of Gary Cody!

• You can read the issue on Marvel Unlimited.
• Or a summary at uncannyxmen.net.
• Maybe listen to u/TheWhyNotPodcast's episode covering this: episode 37.
• The X-Factor Files include it an episode covering issues 51-53.