The Power Of The--Over-Mind! As Johnny berates Reed's inaction for leading to Ben's death, Bruce Banner slinks away from the fight, and the police come to round up the FF when Sue arrives to protect Johnny, Reed, and Alicia, the four escape with Ben's body and return to the Baxter Building. There Reed can revive Ben and reverse the side effect. However, when Reed suggests using the device to allow him to change back and four between Ben Grimm and the Thing again, Ben smashes it, telling everyone he prefers being the Thing now.
The Watcher then visits the group and warns them to beware of the Overmind before disappearing. Being called to the mayor's office, they receive a second warning of doom from Agatha Harkness (who also implies that Franklin sensed the danger). Arriving at the mayor's office, the FF are ordered to disband, regardless of whatever apparent threat may be coming. After the group leaves, the mayor meets with the Overmind, who has been taking control of people individually and intends to take over the minds of the most powerful military and political reasons on the planet.
