Before I ask my question I'd just like to mention what a big fan of your work I've been for many years. I lost interest in comics over 10 years ago, only to get hooked again a couple of years ago thanks to a friend. I was so happy to see that not only were you still active in the field but continuing to produce great work. I've managed to track down most of your work from my "missing years" and enjoyed it as much as I did your "old stuff"

Anyway, I've always wondered about your plans for Sasquatch after his "death" and his becoming Box. Was this a permanent change in your mind ?

 Thanks in advance for answering.  

The death of Guardian was really the first comic book death I had experienced, being too young to have read the death of Gwen Stacy, and I was not a fan of the X-men to see Phoenix's death.  It really hit me hard, as I was really starting to get into Alpha Flight and didn't see his death coming.

Year's later, after introducing my wife to comics, we had a discussion about the death of Jim Hudson and, more specifically, the death of a spouse, and Heather's reaction to it and mourning following it.  Ironically, my wife would die suddenly within six months of that discussion.  I can't read those books now without thinking of her.  JB, your portrayal of Heather in the issues following her husband's death were very true to life.  And, in some little way, these stories have helped me in my own recovery.  Thank you.

My deepest condolences for your loss. One story like this wipes out 10,000 trolls. I thank you. This is what keeps me coming back to the drawingboard every day.

I had no long term plans for ALPHA. That was one of the many reasons I left. The book simply did not engage the correct parts of my brain.

Thanks for the reply JB. Can anyone fill me in on what has happened to Sasquatch in the last couple of years? The last I remember Walter was in control of Snowbird's body but could only transform into Sasquatch,  not any of the other creatures Anne had been able to shift into.

I thought the white Sasquatch was visually striking, especially Jim Lee's rendition, but Walter in a female body just seemed a bit wierd.

"Can anyone fill me in on what has happened to Sasquatch in the last couple of years? The last I remember Walter was in control of Snowbird's body but could only transform into Sasquatch,  not any of the other creatures Anne had been able to shift into."

http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/spotlight/showquestion.asp?faq =10&fldAuto=115

Great site with bios. Just recently added Sasquatch too!

 Thanks Trevor, just what I was after.