Franklin travels to Counter-Earth to reveal the truth to the heroes, who have no memory of their previous lives. The heroes eventually realize they don't belong in this "reborn" reality and must find a way back home.
This miniseries launched the "Heroes Return" branding, which saw the relaunch of flagship titles like Avengers and Captain America under fan-favorite creators like Kurt Busiek and Mark Waid.
The heroes successfully break the boundary between worlds, regaining their memories as they return to the main Marvel continuity. Franklin manages to preserve Counter-Earth by placing it under Ashema's protection. Significance and Impact
The event allowed Marvel to "reset" certain characters; for instance, Tony Stark returned as a version that merged his original, teenage, and "reborn" personas, effectively cleaning up a convoluted history.
