After being traded to the Elders of the Universe for the Soul Gems by a Malice-possessed Invisible Woman, the Silver Surfer is now their slave. However, Reed convinces the Elders that they are not immortal in this Magick Realm and that they need the Silver Surfer in order to return back to their home dimension. The Elders release the Surfer in exchange for their help in escaping. Reed and the Surfer track down Sue and fight her in order to regain control of the Soul Gems. During the fight Reed is possessed by one of the Gems, which is later revealed to be under the control of the In-Betweener.
