Alpha Flight (1997) 17-A

"Tokyo Takedown"

*They've shaken the mantle of their oppressive government overlords, they've overcome an earth-shattering villain, but can Alpha Flight hope to survive the nightmare of...X the Unknown?! Investigating the mysterious disappearance of Sunfire, Alpha's first legitimate international mission threatens to topple the very foundation they've built when they come head-to-head with Japan's only super hero team, Big Hero 6! Plus: did Canada secretly sponsor a new Weapon X program under General Clarke's lead? And if so, what happened to it's only test subject? This issue sets the stage for next month's huge "Alpha: Omega" storyline! *Source: Previews (Vol 8) #8