Arak, Son of Thunder ##25
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981 Series)
Writer
Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
September 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (denoted by the UPC-style box without a barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, 'A Vision of Valda!', the Iron Maiden (Valda) faces a mystical journey. The story continues the 8th-century adventures of Arak, a Native American warrior in the time of Charlemagne. Characters include Valda and a unicorn as depicted on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stressing and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Faint surface wear and possible light staining/foxing on the bottom-left white corner box. Overall shelf wear consistent with age and storage without a bag/board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent individual sales for low-to-mid grade issues of this series typically range from $1 to $4 at local comic shops or in large eBay lots. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear for this specific issue due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($20-$40+) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept raw in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
This issue is notable for being part of Roy Thomas's Bronze Age fantasy work at DC. It features a Direct Edition cover (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). No major key events or first appearances are associated with this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1983 original printing. The paper stock shows natural aging (slight off-white tint), and the print registration for the 'A Vision of Valda!' text is consistent with DC's production quality of the era.