Arion Lord of Atlantis 1982 - Newsstand #17

Arion #17: "The Sun-God's Trial!"

Following the mental shattering he endured against the Weaver, Arion’s connection to the source of his magic is flickering. To restore it, he must travel to a higher plane of existence.

Plot Highlights:

• The Solar Realm: Arion leaves the physical Atlantis behind to face the Sun-God, Ra-Amun. This isn't just a battle of spells; it’s a moral and spiritual audit of Arion’s entire life.
• The Test of Fire: Arion is stripped of his royal garments and his typical magical tools. He has to survive a series of elemental trials using nothing but his raw willpower. It’s a classic "Return to Basics" story for a hero who had become perhaps too reliant on his gems.
• Lady Chian and the Rebels: While Arion is undergoing his trial, the political situation in Atlantis deteriorates. We see the rise of a rebel faction that believes Arion has abandoned them, putting Lady Chian in the difficult position of defending an "absent king."