Some of the larger implications involve: * The separation of The Incredible Hulk from Bruce Banner and his attempts to make himself a Hulk again at any cost. * The emergence of a new god of Thunder called Tanarus whom everyone but Loki remembers as the only God of Thunder. * The coming together again of the [:wikipedia:[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]]. * The emergence of Marcus Johnston, an American soldier who finds himself embroiled in a contest for his allegiance in the Marvel universe.