As Loki plunges into the abyss of the World Tree Yggdrasil, Pastor Mike in Broxton confronts Galactus to plead for mercy—and the World-Devourer refuses. As Volstagg and his Brigade prepare to war with Galactus despite Pastor Mike’s exhortation to a non-violent conclusion, the Silver Surfer suddenly senses that the Seed is no longer in the realm—and Mjonir flies out of Thor’s hand to be snatched up by the Destroyer. Galactus withdraws into space and Thor scolds the newly-awakened Odin only to be told that the All-Father explains himself to no one.
In Asgard, Thor and Sif force Loki to reveal that he returned the Galactus Seed to the World Tree, in order to save Thor’s life—but no one ever appreciates anything he does….
Later, the Surfer meets with a pensive Pastor Mike with a proposition. The next day they meet with Odin and Galactus and the Surfer explains his plan: the Silver Surfer will remain on Earth to ensure that the Seed is never recovered; after the Aesir are dead and gone, the Surfer will then claim the Seed for Galactus. In the meantime, Pastor Mike will become the new Herald, his gentleness and compassion making him suitable for the role of guiding Galactus to devour uninhabited worlds. This is acceptable to all parties and the war ends. Later Thor approaches Loki and assures him the wound he received (in issue #1) is not life-threatening and he apologizes for his anger at his well-meaning but misguided brother.
In space, Galactus’ new herald, the Praetor, leads his master to understand the mysteries of mortals….