Abraham Erskine and Benjamin Parker are killed by Heinz Kruger before they can use the Super-Soldier Serum as part of Project: Rebirth.

Iron Man debuts during the Battle of Guadalcanal, helps the Allies win World War II, and becomes an essential part of American military tactics, drafting Reed Richards to provide technical support.

Meanwhile, Benjamin's nephew Peter Parker becomes a disaffected, trouble-making punk without a parental figure to guide him.

During a joyride with his friends, he wanders into an atomic bomb test site after their jeep breaks down and is exposed to massive amounts of radiation.

After the two kill numerous superheroes, the Hulk emerges from seclusion and attacks Galactus before being fatally blasted by the Power Cosmic.