The War of the Independents roves the multiverse, and in this issue the supermen are on their way to Norway to locate the fabled hammer, belt and gloves of Thor, the legendary Norse god of thunder. Meanwhile the villain, Maldestrak, a being of godlike power who is pure evil and bent on the utter destruction of all forms of life, arrives there first acquires the magical items as well as their incredible power; then proceeds to kick everyone's butts. Guest stars this issue include the Tick, Atomica, Karma, and El Gato Negro, as well as many others.