The Alphas of Alpha Flight Trivia Quiz

Answer: Weapon Alpha (James McDonald Hudson)

Weapon Alpha wears an exoskeleton that lets him fly, shoot energy blasts and also provides a force field. Hudson came up with a more advanced version of the suit later on. Vindicator died in battle with the Collective. Hudson also used the aliases as Vindicator, Antiguard, John Wraith, Captain Canada, Major Maple Leaf, Jimmy Hudson.

Sasquatch has been shown to be as strong as the Hulk. Also, he has a high endurance level because of his healing factor. He also has claws which can cut up to certain kinds of metal. Langkowsi has superhuman senses, agility and stamina.

Shaman has control of nature-based magic. He also has a pouch which contains ingredients for his spells. He has used magic to shapeshift, control elements, commune with spirits and animals, teleport and heal the wounded. Shaman is telepathically linked to his daughter, Talisman. Shaman was killed battling the Collective. Langowski also used the aliases Tanarag, Box, Hulk, Snowbird, Smart Alec.

Northstar, like his sister Aurora, can control the kinetic energy in his body's molecules. He can channel this energy in one direction. He can fly and travel at superhuman speeds. Jean-Paul has enhanced agility and reflexes. Northstar has openly admitted he is gay and has been married.

Answer: Marrina (Marrina Smallwood) & Puck (Eugene Judd)

Marrina is an alien from the planet Plodex. She is amphibious in nature and can spend time in or out of the water. She can also swim at high speeds and is durable on land. Marrina can become savage due to her DNA and can be a danger to all around her.

Puck has no superhuman abilities, but he is an expert fighter. As Puck is half the size of a normal person, his body is compressed which causes his skin to be like rubber. Also, Puck's aging has slowed, he looks like he's in his 30s but he is over 100.

Earth-Mover first appeared in "Wolverine" #179, (September 2002) and joined in "Uncanny X-Men" #421, (June 2003). Moss has a vast storage of magical and earth manipulation powers. He has control over all things of the earth, which classifies him as an omega level mutant. He also had Shaman's pouch also it seems that he doesn't have it anymore.

Flex first appeared and joined in "Alpha Flight" #1, (August 1997), could change his limbs into organic metal which were highly resistant to damage. Flex could change his limbs into blades.

Ghost Girl first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #2, (September 1997) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #20, (March 1999). Ghost Girl can phase through solid objects, by passing her atoms. She can also makes things she touched intangible. Lilli becomes invulnerable when in this state. She can also create pathways for other to follow.

Major Mapleleaf first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #1 (May, 2004) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #2 (June 2004). Mapleleaf has no special powers, but rides his horse Thunder. Major Mapleleaf was also killed battling the Collection.

Manikin first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #43 (February 1987) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #50 (September 1987). Manikin can shape shift into three different things. Proto: semi-sentient glob capable of floating, squeezing into tight spaces corroding items by secretion of acid. Ape-Man: pre homosapien with increased strength, superhuman reflexed and increased invulnerability. Highbrow: an advanced human combined with technology, who could float, enhanced senses and agility and teleportation. Knapp used the following aliases Prime Unit, Highbrow, Proto and Apeman

Michael Pointer first appeared in "New Avengers" #16 (April 2006) and joined Omega Flight in "Omega Flight" #1 (June 2007). Pointer absorbs the energy of other mutants which he stores for his constant use. He has absorbed flight, energy projection, super strength and telepathy. Michael used all of the following aliases. The Collective, Guardian, Vindicator, Weapon Omega and Omega.

Answer: Guardian (James McDonald Hudson)

Heather McNeil Hudson took over the Guardian role in "Alpha Flight" #17 (Dec 1984). Her first appearance was in "Uncanny X-Men" #139, (November 1980). She had the same suit and same powers as Weapon Alpha. She also used the name Guardian.

Manbot first appeared and joined in "Alpha Flight" #1 (August, 1997). Manbot has a robotic chassis that he can use for the following skills including energy blasts, guided missles, Nerve toxin, flight, high speed on the ground. His strength level has estimated to be 75-100 tons.

Murmur first appeared and joined in "Alpha Flight" #1 (August, 1997). Murmur has the power of mind manipulation and teleportation.

Radius first appeared and joined in "Alpha Flight" #1 (August, 1997). Radius lost his powers after M-Day, when most mutants lost their powers. Radius could generate a permanent force field around him that he was unable to Control but was able to breathe the air through the force field.

Answer: Talisman (Elizabeth Twoyoungmen)

Talisman first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #5 (December 1983). Talisman joined "Alpha Flight" #20 (March 1985). Talisman wears the Coronet of Achievement which allows her to access Earth's available mystical energy. This gives her access to an almost unlimited supply of spells. She does not need to eat or sleep wearing the Coronet. Talisman has an unlimited ability to summon spirits. Used the following aliases One Who Binds All Evil, Binder of Spirits, Breaker of Dark Spells and Promised One.

Aurora first appeared in "X-Men" #120, (April, 1979). Aurora's powers are the same as that of Northstar. By combining, Northstar and Aurora can release a powerful burst of light.

Snowbird fist appeared in "X-Men" #120, (April, 1979). Snowbird can become any animal available in Canada. Doing so gives her the powers of the animal she changes into. She can also use mystical senses that allow her to detect magical energies, sense the presence of great mystical evil, and achieve limited post-cognition. Snowbird also has rejuvenation powers. Snowbird used Narya, Anne McKenzie-Thompson and Virginia Dare.

Answer: Box (Roger Bochs)

Box (Roger Bochs) first appearance was in "Alpha Flight" #1, (August, 1983. He joined "Alpha Flight" #24 (July 1985). Roger was an expert in mechanical designs and robotics. Box's first suit was controlled by a telepathic helmet. Box merged with the second suit. Both models have superhuman strength, invulnerability, flight capability, sensors and blasters. He also used Omega as an alias.

Box (Madison Jeffries) first appearance was in "Alpha Flight" #16 (November, 1984). Madison Jeffries joined Alpha Flight in "Alpha Flight" #28 (November, 1985). Madison is a technoformer able to rearrange metal, plastic and glass into any form. He can create machines, weapons, vehicles and other technologies. He can now both communicate with and control (in most cases) machinery, appliances, computers and artificial intelligences. As Box, he can phase into the suit, while not being able to feel the pain from Box getting hurt. Box has superhuman strength and resistant to physical damage. The armor can also fly at supersonic speed. Jeffries can also modify Box when he is in the armor. He also used Gemini as an alias.

Box (Walter Langkowski) first appearance as Box is "Alpha Flight" #24, (July, 1985). Alpha Flight has to cross the dimensional barrier to get Walter's soul. They received the soul back, but had no body to put it in. So Roger Bochs provided his Box suit for Walter's soul to inhabit. This was only temporary.

Centennial (Rutherford Princeton) first appearance was in "Alpha Flight" #1, (May, 2004). Centennial joined in "Alpha Flight" #2, (June 2004). Centennial has superhuman strength and is very durable. He could also fly, and had the ability to project a highly concentrated beam of heat from his eyes.

Answer: Diamond Lil (Lillian Crawley-Jeffries)

Diamond Lil made her first appearances in "Alpha Flight" #1 (August, 1983). She joined Alpha Flight in "Alpha Flight" #73 (August 1989). Diamond Lil generated a powerful force field around her whole body. She is virtually invulnerable to all forms of physical impact or assault, temperature extremes, or energy based attacks

Nemesis made her first appearance in "Alpha Flight" #1 (May, 2004). Nemesis joined "Alpha Flight" #2 (June, 2004) and later died in "Alpha Flight" #12 (April, 2005). Nemesis had no powers except for her magic sword.

Puck made her first appearance in "Alpha Flight" #1 (May, 2004). She joined Alpha Flight in "Alpha Flight" #2 (June, 2004). Zuzha is the daughter of the first Puck (Eugene Judd). Zuzha Yu possesses many of the same powers as her father, most notably his enhanced agility. She has demonstrated the ability to bounce from wall to wall like a pinball, much as Puck can. She has superhuman strength. She also appears to be superhumanly durable. Yu has martial arts and street fighter training, and is an excellent hand to hand combatant. She used the alias Puck's Daughter.

Yukon Jack first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #1 (May 2004). He joined in "Alpha Flight" #2 (June, 2004). Yukon Jack is married to Snowbird. Can manipulate the bone pieces which normally rest over his body through telekinesis. Can emit light from his hands. Is immune to temperature and exposure to the elements.

Answer: Windshear (Colin Ashworth Hume)

Windshear made his first appearance in "Alpha Flight" #87 (August 1990). Windshear joined in "Alpha Flight" #95 (April 1991). Windshear was able to project "hard air" molecules much like the Invisible Woman. Armor gave him better control as well as grant him the ability to fly. Windshear lost his power during M-Day, when most mutants lost their powers. Hume used Chinook as an alias.

Mar first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #4 (August 2004)and joined in "Alpha Flight" #7 (November 2004). Mar was a relative of Marrina and had the same powers as her.

Purple Girl first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #41 (December, 1986) she joined Beta Flight in "Alpha Flight" #42 (January, 1987). Kara controls through mind pheromones, which makes them highly susceptible. She cannot however tell someone to drop dead. Later, her power increased and she did not need to speak to use her powers. Kara also has some telepathy. Killgrave also used Persuasion and Purple Woman as aliases.

Goblin first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #48 (July 1986) and later joined Beta Flight in "Alpha Flight" #55 (Feb, 1988). She has sharp fangs for teeth, razor-sharp claws on her hands, and has hooves instead of feet. Goblyn also posesses very heightened and acute senses, from smell, to hearing, and night vision, she is an ideal huntress. She is inhumanly agile and fast, able to jump around and leap from great heights. Her hide is also quite durable and has proven tough to penetrate and damage. Lastly Goblyn has a healing factor in her genes.

Answer: Weapon Omega (Kyle Gibney)

Kyle Gibney first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #1, (August 1983). Kyle started out in Beta Flight as Wild Child. Wild Child was depowered after M-Day, which depowered many of the mutants. So, Gibney hung onto some of his physical characteristics. Later, Gibney became the leader of Alpha Flight. Gibney used Wild Child and Wildheart as aliases.

Pathway first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #48, (July 1987) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #55, (Feb, 1988). She can psionically open and close portals of her creation into other dimensions. She has learned how to resourcefully use this ability in offensive capacities, being able to open portals above, under, or beside her opponents she can cast them into any destination she wishes and in an instant they're there.

Witchfire first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #76 (November 1989) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #95 (April 1991). Wildfire is a sorceress, whose total has been unproven so far. Her spells include shields against flame, physical damage and magic; pain-inducers; and spells to end mind-control. She has a natural affinity for flame control.

Feedback first appeared in "Alpha Flight" #118 (March 1993)and joined in "Alpha Flight" #126 (November 1993). Feedback has the ability to generate bio-electricity. He can use this for blasts, shields and to create troops created out of bio-electricity.

Answer: Wyre

Wyre, who is based upon Cable, first appeared "Alpha Flight" #114 (Nov 1992) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #125 (October 1993). He has enhanced strength, speed, agility, reflexes, and durability, hyper-regenerative, extend his inorganic hair follicles into manipulable tendril spines, razor edged talons. Wyre utilizes wires that can extend from his arm and shoulder areas for various purposes and functions.

Auric's first appearance was in Marvel Graphic Novel: Rick Mason: The Agent and joined in "Alpha Flight" #76, (November 1989). Auric is a mutant capable of projecting thermal optic blasts; this accelerated molecular motion allowed him to create heat, making objects burn, melt or even vaporize. Auric can also fly. He also used the alias Gold. Brother of Silver.

Silver's first appearance and joining Alpha Flight in "Alpha Flight" #76 (November (1989). Silver generated beams of extreme cold through her eyes. She also manifested the ability to fly.

Arachne first appearance was in "Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars" #6, (October, 1984) and joined Omega Flight in "Omega Flight" #1 (June 2007). Arachne has superhuman strength, agility, stamina, and reflexes. She can will her webs to move on their own and manifest themselves even from a distance. By concentrating this psionic force in her hands and feet, she is able to cling to and crawl across any surface, even scaling sheer walls. Arachne also possesses heightened senses, which allow her to sense vibrations.

Answer: Nemesis (Jane Thorne)

Nemesis' first appearance was in "Alpha Flight" #76, (November 1989) and joined in "Alpha Flight" #125 (October 1989). As her namesake, she has no powers except for her magic sword.

U.S.Agent's first appearance was in "Captain America" #323, (November 1986) and joined Omega Flight in "Omega Flight" #1 (June 2007). John Walker possesses superhuman strength and endurance. Walker is an excellent fighter learning Captain America's fighting style from the Taskmaster. He uses his shield defensively and as a weapon throwing it with great accuracy due to his superhuman strength.

Beta Ray Bill first appeared in "Thor" #338 (November 1983) and joined Omega Flight in "Omega Flight" #1 (June 2007). In warm climates, Beta Ray Bill's stamina is limitless. He is able to lift over 100 tons effortlessly. Bill also possesses incredible durability. Stormbringer, Beta Ray Bill's hammer, has the following properties, it returns to Bill's hand regardless of where Bill is, can make Stormbringer move in any direction, it can sense cosmic or mystical energy, track throughout galaxies, and the ability to absorb any form of energy(gamma, cosmic,etc.) and redirect it at a given target. Beta Ray Bill can fly in any atmosphere or space. Stormbreaker can produce lightning, summon winds, create hurricanes, tsunamis,etc. The ability to heal others of their injuries or diseases. Stormbreaker can create forcefields so durable they can withstand powerful attacks.

Shroud first appeared in "Super-Villain" Team-Up #5 (April 1976) and joined Omega Flight in "Omega Flight" #1 (June 2007). Shroud is able to summon the Darkforce dimension. This is the negation of all light. The full limits of his power have not been explored, but he is very powerful to say the least.