Aquaman #41

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Aquaman's quest for the missing Mera continues! After returning from the Sorcerers empty-handed, Aquaman consults an undersea traveler about the strange five-sided ring he saw on the abductor's hand. The traveler's directions send Aquaman into the dark Depths and toward a strange new threat!A crestfallen Aquaman returns to Atlantis. It has been nearly a week since his wife , Queen Mera, was abducted. To date, his search for her has been fruitless. The only clue he has to her abductor's identity is the image of a ring with a five-sided stone. Aquaman consults with Narkran, his first deputy and the man he left in charge of Atlantis during his absence. There has been no ransom demand. No word at all about Mera. Aquaman next turns to Zancol, an aged Atlantean who is said to have visited all points of interest beneath the seas. Zancol identifies the ring as one worn by the Maarzons, savage tribesmen who occupy a colony some three days out from Atlantis. Aquaman departs immediately for the Maarzon colony. To shave two days off of his journey, Aquaman elects to travel through an area of the sea, known by the Atlanteans as "The Depths". The Depths are largely uncharted, and the dangers that lie within are unknown. These factors do not deter Aquaman from his course. As he descends into the Depths, the sea grows cold and the light goes from dim to darkness. Aquaman's passage through the Depths does not go unnoticed. On a ridge above him lurk humpbacked humanoids with yellow skin and dark spots. Through their antennae they issue forth a telepathic command to a particularly vicious breed of fish. The fish are sent out in wave after wave to devour the intruder, Aquaman. Aquaman spies the schools of fish descending on him and issues forth his own telepathic commands to turn back. They do not. His only choice is to outrun them. To that end, he rides his steed, Storm, hard, through the Depths.The fish are almost upon Aquaman when they suddenly slow their pursuit and, ultimately, turn...