Alpha Flight #42

In "Auction," Alpha Flight faces a moral crossroads when they must decide the fate of Purple Girl, whose hypnotic powers unsettle even the team’s resolve. After she flees in fear, taking Jeffries with her, the duo is captured by the mysterious Auctioneer, who plans to sell them as living weapons. With a high-stakes showdown in Toronto, the team steps in—only to make a bold new choice: recruiting Purple Girl as the first member of the newly formed Beta Flight. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by David Ross, with inks by Whilce Portacio and colors by Bob Sharen, the cover by David Ross captures the tension of the moment.