Item Specifics

Series Name

ARAK / SON OF THUNDER

Issue Number

#1

Publisher

DC Comics

Genre

Fantasy

Grade

8.0 VF

Certification

Uncertified

Signed

Yes

Item Description

DC Comics finally got into the 'Barbarian/Adventurer/Sword and Sorcery' genre of the 1970s and 80s a bit after Marvel's CONAN THE BARBARIAN had awed and energized fandom years earlier. Here is their second (after a few years of 'WARLORD' issues) foray into the world of evil wizards and mythic monsters - ARAK / SON OF THUNDER #1.

Legendary writer/editor ROY THOMAS had come over to DC from Marvel just a year earlier, and brought with him his undisputed talent in scripting the adventures of sword-swinging men of cunning and strength. Roy and his wife, Dann, wanted to create a character who was noble, and a bit different than the current crop, and jointly came up with Native North American ARAK, a young Amerindian discovered adrift at sea and rescued by a band of Vikings who had been blown off course.

Adopted into their 'tribe', ARAK flourished and impressed the Northerners with his skills in battle, and his eagerness to learn and succeed in his new home! The years passed, with ARAK accompanying the Vikings as they raided villages and monasteries, until the fateful day they encountered a sorceress who controlled a sea monster and all of ARAK's 'family' were slaughtered, before he by himself, killed the Beast.

This set him free to wander Europe and experience adventure after adventure, for the next 49 issues, until 1985.

••••• this copy is signed on the splash page by creator/writer roy thomas!!!! •••••

This is a great copy of arak / son of thunder #1 with a strong binding, supple pages, glossy covers, minimal toning, and no tears, creases or pieces missing. We conservatively grade this an 8.0 vf.

Considering our Always-L•O•W Shipping and ROY THOMAS' signature, this has got to be one of the best ARAK #1 bargains here on HipSatmp!!

(and don't forget - any further purchases on this order ship for free!)

Seller Information

Seller

bennettoons (947)

Registered Since

05/07/2005

Feedback

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Store

Benny's Comics Corner

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

United States

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

We will happily send you a refund if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase -- just let us know the reason why, send it back to us in the same condition it was sold, and we'll refund your purchase price.

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