PRINT | ALPHA FLIGHT: GUARDIAN OF CANADA by Steven Ahola

ARTIST EXCLUSIVE | NOW SHIPPING Foil Art Print | Limited Edition: 100 Fine Art Print | Limited Edition: 100 Includes COA / Autograph Ticket About Guardian: James MacDonald Hudson was born in London, Ontario, Canada. He is a leading petrochemical engineer and scientist for the Am-Can Corporation developing a powered exoskeleton suit. When he learns that his work will be used for American military purposes, Hudson raids his workplace, steals the prototype suit and destroys the plans. He leaves the suit to be recovered (albeit without the vital control helmet, which he built before coming to the company) and fully expects to be sued and arrested for his actions. However, Hudson's girlfriend, Heather MacNeil, uses political connections in the Canadian government to persuade Am-Can to waive the charges against him. As a result, Department H is formed, a secret branch of the Canadian Department of National Defence, and Hudson is named as head of operations. Inspired by the debut of the Fantastic Four, James Hudson planned to create a superhero team for Canada. He started out with a prototype superhero team called the Flight which had Wolverine as one of its members. About the Creation: This poster was originally part of a pitch for an animated Alpha Flight TV show created early in my career. I wanted a dynamic action image mirroring the patriotism of Captain America. The character position was inspired by Superman 2 when our hero returns the flag to the White House. – Steven Ahola About the Artist Steven Ahola is an accomplished animator, illustrator, writer, and director now creating comic book covers for Dynamite, IDW, and Mad Cave Studios. His past work includes fan-favorite animated series like Beauty and the Beast, Babar, Cardcaptor Sakura, Franklin, and Tales from the Cryptkeeper. A champion of childhood nostalgia, Steven proudly tags his work with #thisismychildhood. Shop more art 'Made by' Steven Ahola Art Print Details Brand: Marvel, X-Men Production / Publication: Marvel Comics Character: Guardian, Vindicator, Weapon Alpha Genre: Superhero Product: Art Print Program: Exclusive Fan Art Subject: Fan Art