On Alpha Flight’s space station, all of the members of Gamma
Flight who were killed last issue by General Fortean have returned to life
except Walter Langkowski. Puck is confused as is Doc Samson who doesn’t know
how he is alive. Titania and Absorbing Man accuse Samson of trying to protect
Hulk. Puck assumes command of the team, puts Walter’s body in suspended
animation, and decides to take action against Fortean….
At Shadow Base Site B, Dr. McGowan berates Fortean for his
insane act of merging himself with the shell of the Abomination; he threatens
her, presenting himself as a weapon against chaos….
In a motel room in California, Betty Ross watches over a sick
and emaciated (and formerly dead) Rick Jones who is curled up in the bathtub.
Bruce Banner knocks at the door and she quickly transforms into Red Harpy and
answers. He wants to talk but is frightened; he asks if she has the power to
change back and she says yes, but the Harpy won’t as she considers this to be
“me.” Bruce, unable to face her allows Joe Fixit to come to the surface. Making
sure Betty is OK, “Joe” then heads over to look in on Jackie McGee,
interrupting her as she is making notes on her adventures. He tells her they
are moving soon and she asks why they don’t just leave her behind; it’s because
the Big Guy likes her—and Joe adds his unwanted admiration. They are suddenly
called by Betty and find Rick Jones emitting a greenish light; his memory has
returned and he knows the location of Shadow Base B: under Groom Lake….
Meanwhile, Gamma Flight has also traced Fortean back to Groom
Lake, Nevada, also known as Area 51. Puck leads Titania, Creel, and Doc Samson
to teleport down to the secret base…
…and find themselves surrounded by Fortean and his men,
thanks to the psychics on the team. The monstrous general announces his
intention to have Doc Samson dissected to learn about the Hulk when they are
interrupted by a steadily increasing booming sound—and then Hulk breaks through
from above, followed by his companions. “Knock knock.”