Arak Son of Thunder ##2
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colon
Cover Artist
Ernie Colon
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, Arak continues his journey through the 8th century and battles a monstrous entity in the story 'The Devil Takes a Bride.' Arak must defend a young woman from a demonic sacrifice.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Slight spine stress ticks, minor blunting at the bottom right corner, and some light edge wear visible on the bottom edge. The cover gloss remains relatively high.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $35.00 - $60.00 (Graded CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $2-$5 plus shipping on platforms like eBay. Graded high-tier copies (9.8) have sold in the $50 range recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $25-$40) exceeds the market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9 candidate.
Notable Features
Features a Superman II movie tie-in ad banner in the upper left corner. This is an early Bronze Age DC fantasy/adventure title inspired by the success of Conan the Barbarian.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-run DC Copper/Bronze age printing. Paper stock is standard newsprint which shows typical light aging. Staple placement is correct for the 1981 era.