"Victory"
*Bloth now has the compass and the First Treasure of Rule. He metes out Konk's punishment, casting him down to the Maelstrom's bowels to feed the Constrictus, unaware that Ren and Niddler are on hand to save him. Meanwhile, Avagon goads the captives in the Maelstrom to rebellion. Ioz and Zoolie chase after Tula to avenge Ren of her betrayal. We learn of Tula's motivation, that she seeks to free the captive wizard Teron, who Bloth uses to control the Dark Waters. All of the forces converge, bringing mayhem to the decks of the Maelstrom, and, ultimately, a direct confrontation between Bloth and Ren. We also learn the true purpose of the Treasure Rule gems, that of an effective weapon against the Dark Waters. The story concludes with Ren's crew reunited, and his quest underway to collect the rest of the Treasures of Rule, and fight back the infestation of Dark Waters from Mer. The last page indicates that the adventure will continue in "Beware Salamanth the Eco-Witch", but this is the last of the series.
Story written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, penciled by Bruce Zick, inked by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey, lettered by John Costanza, colored by Rene Witterstaetter; 22 pages. *Source: Warlock