Arak Son of Thunder ##39
DC Comics • Arak Son of Thunder Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Ron Randall
Cover Artist
Ron Randall
Publication Date
November 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Girl Who Spurned the Sun!', Arak and his companions encounter a tribe of warrior women (Amazons) in a forest setting. The story follows Arak's continued travels through a mythological version of the 8th century. Characters include Arak, Valda the Iron Maiden, and Satyricus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Some surface wear and slight cover dullness typical of 1980s newsprint stock. Edges show minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-to-high grade issues from this run typically sell for $1.00 to $4.00 in bulk lots or dollar bins. High-grade slabbed copies are rare as the cost of grading usually exceeds the market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a Keith Giffen 'Legion of Super-Heroes' poster (advertised in the bottom-left corner). This is a standard Direct Edition with a logo in the UPC box area designated as 'Another DC First!'.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with standard 1984 DC paper stock, ink saturation, and formatting. The corner logo and price box (75 cents) match known 1984 production standards.