Arak Son of Thunder #No. 10
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
June 1982
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition/No UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Siege of Mt. Olympus', Arak and his companions battle mythological creatures including a massive centaur and a satyr archer. Arak continues his journey through a fantasy-tinged 8th-century Europe and Mediterranean.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Minor color chipping and some yellowing/tanning on the right edge. Slight surface wear and minor creasing across the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 in bulk lots or bargain bins. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies occasionally reach $50.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing would improve the appearance but not enough to make it a high-value investment.
Notable Features
Direct Edition copy (indicated by the 'Where the Action Is!' DC logo in the UPC box). Features 80s sword-and-sorcery art by Ernie Colón.
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze age DC publication. Typical newsprint interior pages from the era. Standard stapled binding. Ink density and logo placement match 1982 DC production standards.