A dark and potentially catastrophic madness haunts the domain of The Forest Hills, and has caused an unthinkable tragedy. Lord Michael Korvac, governor of the domain, has commanded his loyal Guardians to neutralize the threat as fast as possible, as a crucial peace summit with Korvac's rival, the Wonder Man Simon Williams, is at risk. But can even the powerful Starhawk locate the source of the problem? And if he can, can he survive it?