Item Biography
The Silver Surfer has been plagued by dreams of his former position as herald to Galactus, and the specter of Lady Death. He consults with Adam Warlock, who suggests outside forces are at play. Gamora suggests the Surfer consult with the expert on Lady Death, Thanos. On his way there, the Surfer is accosted by a representative of Lady Death, announcing her intention of taking the Surfer as her consort due to his former role as herald. When the Surfer relays all this to Thanos, his jealousy gets the best of him, and Thanos captures the Surfer and presents him as an offering to Lady Death. She spurns the gift, and, as punishment, denies death to Thanos eternally.
"Epilogue"
Thanos, reflecting on his latest defeat, retires to his sanctum, and it is revealed that he is the guardian of one of the Infinity Gems, the Reality Gem. With it, he brings Captain Marvel back to life. Mar-Vell, who was satisfied with the life that he led before, questions Thanos motives, acting as his conscience. Thanos returns him to death.
Includes pin-ups by John Buscema and Michael Golden.