On the Rainbow Bridge, Sif looks out into space
where Thor has gone, seeking a friend he has long missed. Magni, Son of Thor
from an alternate timeline, confesses to her that he feels he does not belong,
either in Thor’s family or in Asgard. Sif suggests he explore the place and
meet people so he goes off….
Amora the Enchantress watches her son remotely,
pondering what would happen to the All-Power should Thor and Magni die. She is visited
by Skurge the Executioner who wants his death back....
Magni meets Beta Ray Bill
and admires the Twilight Sword he wields. But Bill also feels he does not have a
home….
Bill visits Sif, changing into his less threatening
natural form and declaring his love for her but she cannot return it so he
departs. Sif ponders her role and wonders if her brother Heimdall is happy in
Valhalla. But no, Heimdall is locked in battle with the Elder God Nrgl, calling
to Hermod to warn Asgard….
At the home of Ullr, God of Doom, Athena looks
at her magic cards and foresees death for Thor. Skurge knocks at the door
wanting his death restored so he needs a magic weapon. Ullr declines but Skurge
tells him to name his price and with a warning Ullr agrees….
Magni visits a tavern in Asgard and finds Volstagg,
Hildegarde, Hogun, and Fandral in the midst of a brawl so he leaves unnoticed….
In Valhalla,
Brunnhilde the ex-Valkyrie encounters Odin who is brooding over his
helplessness. Iric, Son of Amora, announces that there is someone at the door.
At first it appears to be Valkyrie Jane Foster but she drops the disguise, revealing
herself to be Amora, asking to be admitted to say a final goodbye to her son.
She gets no response and departs in sadness….
Magni hangs out with his uncle Balder, relaxing
in a field and drinking in the peacefulness of nature. But the young man is
bored and quickly leaves….
Tiwaz meets with Utgard-Loki who reveals that
he is planning his next assault on Thor. Tiwaz promises not to interfere with
his plans. Tiwaz leaves and encounters Loki who explains how he was banished
but is planning to end the “first act”….
Amora goes to Strange Academy to visit her son
Alvi and apologize for her treatment of him. He does not care as he cannot
trust her so Amora departs in sadness….
Magni encounters Blackjack O'Hare, another who
does not fit in. Magni reminds him of his pal Powerstone and he and Magni
become friends….
Ullr presents Skurge with the new Bloodaxe, who
starts planning his revenge against Thor. But Ullr warns that the Utgard-Gods
are returning and they are coming for Asgard….