Magneto's back and out for blood. The first thing his Brotherhood of Mutants does is blow up the Brooklyn Bridge, killing eight hundred in the process. Magneto then broadcasts a message telling Homo Sapiens they have six months to give the planet over to their rightful successor - Homo Superior. In Washington, the President and the Vice-President debrief General Fury on the debacle: why was Magneto believed to be dead? While one group of the Ultimates help with the relief work at the site of the attack, another team, led by Captain America, finds the responsible Brotherhood members, who believed themselves to be safe in New Jersey, and takes them in after a short fight. Later, the former Brotherhood leaders, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, join the Ultimates in their debate how to handle the fight against Magneto. In the meantime, Iron Man examines the empty X-Mansion, trying to find out where the X-Men are, as they could use their help. At that moment, he receives a message from Fury. Apparently, Xavier and the X-men have joined Magneto's cause.