Arak Son of Thunder ##17
DC Comics • Arak Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Adrian Gonzales
Cover Artist
Ernie Colon
Publication Date
January 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'Death In Byzantium!'. Arak, the Native American hero living in the 8th Century, continues his adventures in the Byzantine Empire alongside Valda the Iron Maiden. They face political intrigue and mystical threats in the ancient city of Constantinople.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, visible corner blunting especially on the top right, minor surface wear/scuffing on the purple background, and a noticeable horizontal crease/indentation near the top edge. The bottom left corner shows slight rounding.
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $5.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade copies of this specific issue range between $1.00 and $4.00 plus shipping. Graded copies of this series rarely appear on the market unless they are 9.8 candidates.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common back-issue from the 1980s without significant key character appearances.
Notable Features
Includes a back-up story featuring Valda the Iron Maiden. Notable for its bronze-age sword-and-sorcery aesthetic typical of Roy Thomas's work at DC. No major first appearances or key events.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1983 DC direct edition (noted by the logo in the bottom left UPC box). Printing and color registration appear consistent with the era's newsprint production.