Arak Son of Thunder ##18
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981 Series)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón and Tony DeZuniga
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón and Alfredo Alcala
Publication Date
February 1983
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - DC Logo in UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Arak and his companions encounter Haakon of Ultima Thule. The story is titled 'The Road to Ultima Thule'. Arak is a Native American hero (Quontauka tribe) navigating a fantasy version of the 8th Century.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the top right corner. Minor surface wear on the black ink of the cover. Edges show very slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 to $4.00 in high grade. Recent eBay sales for similar mid-to-high grade raw copies are approximately $3.50 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the current market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 specimen.
Notable Features
Direct Edition copy (identifiable by the DC logo in the UPC box). Features an appearance by Haakon of Ultima Thule.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1980s DC newsprint stock. Ink saturation on the reds and yellows is typical for the era. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected.