Arak, Son of Thunder ##9
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981 Series)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
May 1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Arak and his companions find themselves in 'Adventure on the High Seas!' as they encounter pirates and supernatural threats. The story continues the travels of the Native American hero in a 9th-century fantasy world.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the red background. Horizontal edge wear on the top perimeter.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies average around $5.00 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this estimated condition. Best kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). Features sword-and-sorcery themes popular in the early 80s following the success of Conan the Barbarian.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1982 original. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with DC's manufacturing standards for that era. No signs of restoration are visible from the exterior.