Galactus, triumphant over the Elders, decides to absorb their energies just as he'd feed off of a planet. He then sends the Silver Surfer to travel with Nova on her quest to find the Contemplator, the last Elder not accounted for. Meanwhile, on Kree-Lar, Skrull spy Nenora meets with her lover, both in their chosen forms. Nenora poisons her lover to maintain control of the Empire and protect her secret.
