Aquaman has returned home, only to stop an attack on a fellow Atlantean by three more Atlanteans all for his coral, which has become scarce with King Thesily's decree that they can no longer leave the city. The King then informs Aquaman of his being stripped of his position of ambassador, due to all of his actions there. Aquaman then finds Vulko in his struggle to live following his being removed from the council, following his recent injuries.