The Books of Magic #5
In "Rites of Passage Prologue: Into Thin Air," Tim embarks on a transformative journey guided by Aegaeon, a mer-man whose wisdom cuts through the chaos of growing up. As Leah takes on the form of a mermaid, she steps into a pivotal role in calming the ancient rift between Yin the Dark and Yang the Bright—whose conflict has silenced the tides of the world. Written by John Ney Rieber and illustrated with striking detail by Peter Snejbjerg, with colors by Nathan Eyring and lettering by Richard Starkings and Comicraft, this issue features a haunting cover by Michael Kaluta.
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Tim learns from Aegaeon, a mer-man, important lessons in becoming a man. Leah becomes a mermaid and stops the fighting between Yin the Dark and Yang the Bright, which had stopped the tides on Earth.
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