(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Tan Eng Huat (CA) Paul Pope. Written by SIMON SPURRIER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by PAUL POPE Phase-crucifixions! Astral squid-beasts! Conniving aristocrats! Tangled in all the obstacles and oddities of an exotic Empire* the Silver Surfer finds that his toughest test to soothe the hatred of ancient enemies is beyond even the Power Cosmic. But is he prepared to commit the ultimate atrocity to secure a chance for peace...? Cosmic craziness turns to darkness and death* as Spurrier and Huat's galactic extravaganza takes an unexpected turn with the surprise appearance of a looming figure from the Surfer's past...