Aquaman #34
In "Tyrant King," Corum Rath confronts the legacy of his past in the Ninth Tride, driven by a simmering ambition to claim Atlantis' throne. As he challenges the authority of Magister Loke and unleashes a dangerous power from the Silent School’s hidden vault, the balance of power shifts in a way that could reshape the undersea realm. Written by Dan Abnett and illustrated by Kelley Jones, with colors by Michelle Madsen and letters by Steve Wands, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Andy Kubert.
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Corum Rath recalls his youth growing up in the Ninth Tride and his desire to one day rule Atlantis. Rath is angry that the Crown of Thorns has come down leaving Atlantis vulnerable, and plans to tap the dark secret magic that the Silent School has locked away. When Magister Loke refuses access to this dark magic, Rath has Kadaver defeat Loke and Kadaver takes over as Magister. Rath then has Kadaver open the vault below the Silent School to access the magic of the Abyssal Dark.
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