Arak Son of Thunder ##12
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
August 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Arak travels to the underworld to rescue his companion Satyricus. He confronts the Ferryman of Hell (Charon) in a sword-and-sorcery interpretation of Greek mythology. Key characters include Arak and Satyricus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge, several of which break color on the black background. Minor blunting on the top-left and bottom-right corners. Faint surface wear visible on the black ink of the cover. Slight edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for $1-3 in back issue bins. Near Mint graded copies occasionally reach $50, but demand is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a common back issue from the early 1980s without significant 'key' status.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'Grim Reaper' style cover by Ernie Colón. Notable for the 'Where the Action Is!' DC house ad in the bottom left corner rather than a UPC barcode, identifying it as a Direct Market copy.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1982 DC publication. Features period-accurate newsprint interior pages and a semi-glossy cover. The DC 'bullet' logo and 60-cent price point are consistent with the era.