Ultra-Adaptoid tries to retrieve the Hypernova from Rocket Racer, but Racer proves to have stolen a hologram made by Living Laser. MODOK's team battle the Ultra-Adaptoid and finally destroy it, while Living Laser tries to regain his humanity through the Hypernova's power and disappears. Afterward, MODOK informs Puma, Armadillo and Nightshade that he stole the real Hypernova before Spot gave it to Mandarin. Monica buys the Hypernova from MODOK and MODOK pays off his three remaining minions. However, MODOK double crosses Monica and Living Laser emerges from the Hypernova, then explodes her base.; The Human Torch wants to join the Avengers; the Avengers don't particularly want him.