The Next Wave returns, pursued by a group of mysterious assailants that obviously want them dead. Shriker also returns as Ghost Rider heads to the battle in Chinatown between Next Wave, their pursuers and the NYPD. As the battle rages on Ghost Rider apparently goes out in a blaze of glory attempting to protect Stacy and the other innocents. Knowing Ghost Rider will return, and that he has no regard for police authority, Stacy decides to join Ski's task force to take Ghost Rider down.