Arriving at Louisiana, Tula, Murk and Swatt steal a truck in order to go to the prison where Orm is being held. Aquaman encounters the Dead King, who has frozen the entire population of Xebel. Aquaman recognizes the Dead King from the legends of Atlantis and summons an army of sharks to distract him while he releases Mera from the ice. Meanwhile, Tula, Murk and Swatt reach the prison while the Scavenger reaches the throne room. The people of Xebel kneel before the Dead King, recognizing their loyalty to the real king of the oceans.