Arion Lord of Atlantis 1982 - Newsstand - #2 VF

Issue Breakdown: Arion #2 (December 1982)

This issue, titled "The Silent City," dives deep into the high-fantasy, sword-and-sorcery roots that made Arion a standout in the DC lineup.

• The Plot: Arion and his companions, Lady Chian and Mara, travel to the mysterious "Silent City." They are searching for a way to stop Arion’s brother, the dark sorcerer Garn Daanuth, who is threatening to plunge Atlantis into eternal darkness.
• The Conflict: They encounter the bizarre, mutated "Silent Ones"—remnants of a forgotten civilization. Arion has to rely on his mastery of the White Magic to navigate a city that literally feeds on sound and life force.
• The Lore: This issue does a lot of heavy lifting to establish that Arion isn't just a "magic Aquaman." He is a Sorcerer Supreme type figure in a world that feels more like Conan the Barbarian meets Doctor Strange .