Reed Richards, you saved my life when it would have been far easier to do otherwise. For this act, Galactus willingly renews his pledge to spare your planet. Perhaps here, as nowhere else in the limitless cosmos, Galactus has found those he might dare name... friends.

What knows Galactus of humanity? I do what I must!

Now he has sought your help in destroying me... In my weakened state, he may well succeed...