Aquaman #49
In "Battle Royal," Aquaman's re-coronation is thrown into chaos when Tempest, plagued by terrifying nightmares, is manipulated by the power of Triton's Trident. As he attacks the ceremony, Aquaman must defend his crown—only for Koryak to step forward, seeking the trident and the throne, and meet his own downfall. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with dynamic art by Jim Calafiore and inks by Mark McKenna, this 1998 issue delivers a tense, character-driven clash beneath the waves. The cover, by Calafiore and McKenna, captures the moment of confrontation with striking intensity.
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Everyone is having nightmares, but Tempest's are the worst since he's being controlled by Triton's Trident. He interrupts Aquaman's re-coronation ceremony, and is defeated by Aquaman. Koryak tries to take the trident, and the throne, and is banished.
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