Alpha Flight #16
In "Redemption," Alpha Flight ventures into the mysterious Tower of Babel, where Puck must confront a dangerous possession after the Brass Bishop hijacks his body to find a legendary key capable of unlocking any door—possibly even Heaven itself. Written by Steve Seagle and illustrated by Duncan Rouleau, with inks by Aaron Sowd and coloring by Lee Ann Denham, this 1998 issue blends supernatural stakes with emotional depth, as Puck fights to reclaim his mind while the team stands ready to protect him. The cover, by Duncan Rouleau and Aaron Sowd, captures the tension of the moment with striking precision.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Alpha Flight heads into the Tower of Babel. Puck remembers that there is a key that can unlock any door hidden inside. The Brass Bishop will use it to get into Heaven to take a soul. He wants to use the soul to exchange it for his which he sold to Mephisto. The Brass Bishop takes over Puck and forces him to lead them to the key. While his soul is inside Dargil, Puck is able to overcome him with the aid of the other souls inside. That and Alpha Flight's help overcome the Brass Bishop and Mephisto appears to claim his soul.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).