Arak, Son of Thunder ##45
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981-1985)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Cully Hamner and Gerald Forton
Cover Artist
Cully Hamner
Publication Date
May 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, titled 'She That Hath Wings', Arak continues his sword-and-sorcery adventures in the 8th century. The story involves the character Angelica and various mythical creatures. This series was DC's attempt to match the popularity of Conan the Barbarian.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks visible along the spine. Slight blunting on the top-right corner. Minor surface wear and some light foxing or tanning consistent with mid-80s newsprint quality. The bottom left corner shows minor impact wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies typically fall in the $2-$5 range in bulk lots. Higher grade 9.2+ copies occasionally sell for $10-15 on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC or CBCS grading far exceeds the fair market value of this specific issue, as it is not a major key and the condition is not high enough to warrant the investment.
Notable Features
Includes a 50th Anniversary DC logo on the lower left. This issue is part of the final run of the series, which ended at issue #50. Features typical 1980s direct market distribution markings (no barcode/UPC).
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct color registration for the period, the 75 cent price point matches the 1985 release date, and the '50 Years of DC' logo is consistent with all DC books printed that year.