Arion Lord of Atlantis 1982 - Direct Mail #35

The Plot: "The Last Defenders of Atlantis"

The war for the soul of the continent reaches its inevitable conclusion. With the magical foundations of the city literally turning to dust, the story focuses on the ultimate cost of victory.

• The Final Duel: Arion and Garn Daanuth have their definitive confrontation. Unlike their previous skirmishes, this is a "winner-takes-nothing" battle, as the very source of their power is flickering out.
• The "Crisis" Connection: While not an official Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in, the "vibe" of this issue is very much in sync with the DC themes of 1985: the ending of an old world to make way for the new.
• The Resolution: Arion makes a choice that preserves the memory of Atlantis but leaves him a man out of time. The final panels are iconic, showing the transition from the "Golden Age" of magic into the "Dark Ages" of man.