Hulk and the Pantheon are in Trans-Sabal fighting with rebel forces against government troops in Mandroid armor. The leader of the country demands help from the U.S. government and they send X-Factor to help put down the rebellion.
The Hulk and the Pantheon take on X-Factor in Trans-Sabal as they find themselves on the opposite sides of an international conflict. Betty and Marlo meet Rick's mom.
Tans-Sabal dictator Farnoq Dahn has captured Havok and plans to use his powers in his new nuclear program. The Pantheon continues to battle X-Factor. Dahn's true methods are revealed when he launches missiles with both Havok and local citizens tied to them and it is up to the Hulk to come to the rescue. Even in failure, Dahn's position in his country seems to be secure until Rick shoots him down in cold blood.