Invincible battles to shield his half-brother and step-mother from a Viltrumite threat while Omni-Man intervenes to assist. Meanwhile, a coordinated Viltrumite assault decimates the Mantis population to bait Omni-Man into a confrontation. On Earth, Mauler creates a clone of himself, and Deborah chooses to quit drinking, with a separate story exploring the lives of lesser-known heroes.