The Kale family rescues Man-Thing, (and New York City), when the swamp monster starts running rampant on unfamiliar streets. But how did Florida native Man-Thing end up in New York? Joshua Kale reveals the origins of the Tome of Zhered-Na. Will Dakimh abandon his quest at long last?

The demon invasion of Earth intensifies, and the strain is too much on the Man-Thing who collapses, apparently dead. Meanwhile, the Cult of Zhered-Na reconvenes to try to recover the ancient tome that will put things right!