Alpha Flight #5 takes the hard path in the finale to show that there are no winners in war. Brisson is one of the few writers treating the Orchis threat with the seriousness, urgency, and drama it deserves, and the art team's visuals look great. Read Full Review

The pacing is a little off, but it's still a good read particularly with the promise of seeing some of these characters again in other comics in the near future. Read Full Review

This series remained a pretty good read throughout. Not my favorite of Fall of X, simply middle of the road. I am American though, so I may just be biased against our friends up north.

Ed Brisson delivers a thrilling climax to one of the better surprises in this the "Fall of X" storyline, leaving no hero unscathed. He balances high-octane action with moments of genuine pathos, culminating in a bittersweet victory that comes with a price. This miniseries didn’t reinvent the wheel or challenge the status quo, but it was an entertaining read and focused on characters who haven’t gotten the spotlight in quite some time. I don't think this will stick with me for very long but I'd be very interested in seeing more Alpha Flight in the future.