Arak Son of Thunder ##6
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
February 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Arak and his companions encounter 'The Stalkers of the Snows' (The Wendigo) in a snowy mountain setting. Arak must defend Satyricus and Haakon from the supernatural threats of the North. This series is a sword-and-sorcery fantasy set in the 8th Century AD.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Slight color fading in the purple background. Bottom right corner shows minor blunting. Cover appears mostly flat but suggests some potential surface wear/scuffing. Edges show minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 / Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $5.00 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies intermittently sell for $50.00, though volume is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common Bronze Age book mainly of value to complete-set collectors.
Notable Features
Features the story 'Stalkers of the Snows.' Includes a 16-page 'Masters of the Universe' preview/insert which was standard for many DC issues this month. Direct Edition (indicated by price box logo/text).
Authentication Notes
The book displays correct period-appropriate newsprint paper stock and late Bronze Age color registration. The Price Box and DC 'Bullet' logo are consistent with February 1982 releases. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.