Story continued from Infinity War (1992) #1. The Human Torch confronts Reed about his recent experiments which almost cost Sue and Franklin their lives (see Fantastic Four (1965-1996 1st Series) #362-365 for details). Meanwhile, the Magus enacts his plans to replace prominent heroes with evil dopplegangers. First on his list is none other than Mister Fantastic himself. Story continues in Infinity War (1992) #2.