Arak Son of Thunder ##33
DC Comics • Arak, Son of Thunder (1981-1985)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ron Randall and Rick Magyar
Cover Artist
Ron Randall
Publication Date
May 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Dead and the Dying!', Arak faces a mystical transformation. After being presumed dead, he is reborn with enhanced celestial powers tied to his 'Son of Thunder' heritage. The story features the characters Valda the Iron Maiden and Satyricus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight edge wear and potential light staining/foxing in the white 'New DC' logo area at the bottom left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for $1-$3 each. Individual sales are rare due to high shipping-to-value ratio.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the 'The New DC - There's No Stopping Us Now' promotional logo. Notable for its Bronze Age sword-and-sorcery aesthetic created by Roy Thomas.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock appears to be standard newsprint for the era. The presence of the Direct Edition logo (no UPC/barcode) is consistent with copies distributed through specialty comic shops in 1984.