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Thor has been sentenced to search all the cosmos for Galactus. While his ship is being prepared, he is allowed to visit Earth, possibly for the last time. Meanwhile, Loki and Karnilla plan a trap for Thor and Balder. Using a mystic doll of clay, they strike down Balder just as he is arriving on Earth. Thor notices Balder in his hospital and changes to Don Blake. Just then Loki strikes with the intent of stealing Mjolnir. Odin appears and tells him that whoever is holding Mjolnir must search for Galactus. So Loki drops the cane and flees. Blake then saves Balder's life and flies to Asgard to meet his fate.