Aquaman #4

In "Tod eines Königs, Kapitel 4," Murk, Tula, and Swatt press forward in their mission to free Orm, while Aquaman, separated from his allies, confronts the enigmatic Dead King—whose chilling claim shakes the very foundation of his identity. With Aquaman distracted, Scavenger and his forces seize the moment to seize control of Atlantis, plunging the city into chaos.

In "Tod eines Königs, Kapitel 5: Das Ende," Aquaman and Mera flee Xebel after Nereus and the Xebellians swear loyalty to the Dead King, only to return to Atlantis and find it seized by Scavenger. Tula wrestles with doubts about their mission to free Orm, but when news of the attack reaches them, they’re thrust into a desperate defense. As Aquaman leads the charge against Scavenger’s forces, the Dead King arrives with Nereus and the Xebellians, bringing the full weight of their conquest to Atlantis—leaving Aquaman wounded and the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance.

In "Tod eines Königs, Kapitel 6: Das Geheimnis der Sieben Meere," Aquaman awakens to find Atlantis under the rule of the Dead King, a figure long thought mythic. As he grapples with the truth of his own lineage, Vulko reveals a legacy far darker than he imagined—Arthur is not the rightful heir of Atlantis, but a descendant of the very man who betrayed its first king.

In "Tod eines Königs, Kapitel 7: Feuertaufe," Aquaman awakens from six months of unconsciousness to find Atlantis under siege by the Dead King and the Xebellians, with the Trench creatures now his allies. As he leads them in a desperate bid to reclaim the city, the battle tests his resolve and redefines his place as king.