| Synopsis | - Thanos has retired in isolation to contemplate his choices in life, after his recent attempt to destroy the universe. However, his peace is interrupted by some wild and unimaginably powerful energy patterns whose mere presence endangers the universe. Having a bad feeling, Thanos decides to investigate further and quickly discovers that the omnipotent Eternity has been rendered catatonic. Finally, Thanos is led to the source of the energies and discovers that Magus, Adam Warlock’s evil, alternate self, who had long been wiped from existence, has been somehow resurrected and now wields these energies. Thanos also realizes that Magus craves for absolute power and will stop at nothing. Now seeking to protect rather than destroy the universe, Thanos refuses to join Magus’ side. In response, Magus taunts Thanos by demonstrating his army of countless monstrous doppelgangers of most of the Earth’s heroes, including Thanos’ own double, before teleporting the Titan away. Realizing that the universe is in grave peril, Thanos seeks the unlikely aid of Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch. Meanwhile, Galactus has also realized that something is terribly wrong in the universe and decides to enlist the aid of Dr. Strange. Simultaneously, Dr. Doom strikes an alliance with Kang the Conqueror to take advantage of the present crisis. On Earth, Wolverine, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Mr. Fantastic are attacked by their doppelgangers, sent by Magus. Most of the heroes prevail, with the exception of Iron Man. Later, Mr. Fantastic invites all the illustrious superhero teams – namely, X-Men, X-Factor, Avengers, Avengers West Coast, Alpha Flight and New Warriors – to attend an urgent meeting at the headquarters of the Fantastic Four.
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