Arak, Son of Thunder ##2
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Arak and his companion Satyricus encounter a group of Vikings and their sorceress. Arak must fight to survive the 'Fury of the Vikings' as he continues his journey across the 8th-century world. This series was DC's attempt at a bronze-age sword-and-sorcery epic similar to Conan the Barbarian.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color breaking along the left edge. The top left and bottom left corners show blunting and white showing through. There is a slight curl/waviness to the right side of the cover. Minor edge wear on the top and bottom. Overall shelf wear and moderate discoloration on the white border of the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1 - $5; Graded: $20 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent sales shows raw copies typically selling in bulk lots or for less than $5 individualy. Graded 9.0+ copies rarely reach over $35-40 due to low demand despite the age of the book.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. It is recommended to keep it in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Arak; features a George Perez 'New Teen Titans' poster advertisement on the bottom left of the cover. Notable for the unique Native American protagonist in a European medieval setting.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from 1981. Features the 'DC Bullet' logo top left. Paper stock appears to be the standard newsprint used in the early 80s, which is prone to yellowing.