I tried searching the forums but could not find this answer. I'm sure discussions about Galactus are old - but I just got this figure and needed some clarification regarding the herald.

1) Does the point value add towards my team if I choose my herald?
2) If I choose an opponents herald; can they add a different character to their force to reach the point limit? (If it was a 1000 point build and I took their herald who was 100 pts; they would then only have 900....)

*MY HERALD: As you reveal your force, you may also reveal another figure of 150 points or less to become your Herald. Then each opponent may choose a character on their force to offer up as Herald. You may then either accept an opponent's Herald, or choose your own revealed one. The chosen Herald is added to your force. Your chosen Herald possesses the Power Cosmic team ability, the Flight symbol, and modifies their combat values by +1. In addition, they can use a standard power as listed on the Herald dial. At the end of your turn, you may freely turn the Herald dial to any slot. (It can't be turned any other way.) When Galactus begins the 600 point dial you may return your Herald to your starting area on click #1.

1) No, you do not pay for that figure.

2) Definitely not. The point build of the game is the point build of the game. If one player has game effects (like Galactus and many others) that add things to your force without cost, your opponent doesn't get to add extra stuff to his build, too.