Arak Son of Thunder ##32
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ron Randall
Cover Artist
Ron Randall
Publication Date
April 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Arak and his companions travel to a hidden valley of dinosaurs in 'Dragon's Doom!'. Arak fights for the survival of himself and a captive woman against a giant carnivorous dinosaur.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some visible color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the bottom right and top left corners. Minor edge wear along the right side of the front cover. General yellowing consistent with age on the light-colored background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.6+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $2.00 and $5.00 on platforms like eBay. There is low volume for slabbed copies of this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, which this copy likely is not due to visible spine wear.
Notable Features
Features a 'Dinosaur' cover. Part of DC's sword and sorcery / fantasy line of the early 80s. Notable for 'The New DC - There's No Stopping Us Now' branding on the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1984 DC periodical. The paper aging, ink saturation, and Direct Edition logo (with the DC bullet in the UPC box) are consistent with production standards of the time.