Arak, Son Of Thunder ##7
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
March 1982
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'The Behemoth From The World Below!' Features Arak, a Native American hero in the 8th Century, battling creatures in a sword-and-sorcery setting. The story continues his journey through the Byzantine Empire alongside his companion, Valda the Iron Maiden.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0 Range)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible on left edge; minor blunting of the top and bottom right corners; slight color rub or whitening along the spine; surface glossy but shows minor horizontal handling waves near the center-left; staples appear aligned and free of rust.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $2 and $5. High-grade slabbed copies rarely trade above $50 due to high supply and niche demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $25-$35) plus shipping will exceed the market value of the book. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book unless in 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Direct Market edition (indicated by the DC 'Where the Action Is!' logo in the UPC box). Features artwork by project co-creator Ernie Colón.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic 1980s newsprint aging and ink saturation typical of DC comics from 1982. The 'M' logo and price box font are consistent with original print runs.