Arak #5
This volume collects issues from the French reprint series Arak, published by Arédit-Artima in 1986, featuring the adventures of the Native American warrior Arak, Son of Thunder, originally from DC Comics. It includes stories from the early 1980s American series, blending historical fantasy with supernatural elements.
In "Le retour du serpent, 1ère partie : les bêtes des ténèbres," Arak and his companions set sail in search of his lost homeland, only to be thrown into chaos when a storm sweeps Valda overboard. When the ship finds refuge on a mysterious island, Arak and Satyricus venture ashore to investigate—only to discover Valda fighting for her life in a gladiator arena, forced to battle a monstrous bull. With help from Arak and Satyricus, the beast falls, but the ground splits open, swallowing Arak’s friends whole. As the survivors confront the island’s high priestess, Arak is stunned to recognize her as his long-standing enemy, Angelica—her return setting the stage for a confrontation that will test his resolve and his past. Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, with dynamic art by Tony DeZuniga and coloring by Adrienne Roy, this 1986 issue features cover art by Tony DeZuniga, capturing the storm-laden tension and primal dread of Arak’s perilous journey.
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Arak and friends board a ship to search for Arak's homeland. Not long into the voyage, though, a vicious storm hits and Valda is washed overboard and disappears. When the ship chances upon an island, Arak disembarks with Satyricus to investigate. There, they find a city whose populace has gathered at the arena to watch Valda fight for her life against a huge bull. Arak and Satyricus jump to her aid and kill the beast, but Arak's friends are then swallowed by a fissure in the ground. To his horror, Arak realizes the high priestess of the island is none other than his old foe, Angelica!
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