Strange escapes the desolate, lifeless planet following a mystic trail of energies. He encounters Shuma-Gorath on his journey and eventually touches down outside the Kaa-u crypts. He finds his mentor, the Ancient One, near death and learns that is exactly the Ancient One's desire. The secret behind Shuma-Gorath's rebirth is revealed, but what does it have to do with the Ancient One?!

Notes:

• The cover is a homage of the cover of Baffling Mysteries #7.