Arak, Son of Thunder ##12
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
August 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline: 'The Ferryman of Hell!' featuring Arak as he battles Charon. Arak is a Native American hero (Quontauka) during the 8th Century, serving as a sword-and-sorcery protagonist in the Carolingian empire.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Minor blunting at the top and bottom left corners. The black background is susceptible to showing scratches, but none are prominent. The cover exhibits high gloss and generally sharp edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5.00. High-grade (9.8) slabs occasionally reach $50.00 or more in fan auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping significantly exceed the current market value of the book. It is a common 'dollar bin' era comic unless in pristine 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). Early issue of DC's sword-and-sorcery response to Conan the Barbarian. Features the iconic 'Where the Action Is!' logo on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The book displays standard DC newsprint-era paper stock with typical 1982 printing registration. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are present; the market value of the issue makes counterfeiting highly unlikely.