Odin battles Seth, Thor battles Surtur, and Asgard battles Seth's forces for the fate of the universe. Hogun uses the Black Knight's immobalized body to slay Seth, while Thor Triumphs over Surtur. Earth Force is returned home, Odin becomes Lord of Asgard once again, and Thor heads back to Earth with the Black Knight. Several backup stories recount Fandral meeting Volstagg, Loki's rise to power, and some of Thor's background.