Cover: Adrian Gonzales & Alfredo Alcala

Arak / Son of Thunder #16

Dec 1982 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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In "Monster in Mosaic!", Arak and Satyricus reach Byzantium in their quest for Valda, where Emperor Constantine is captivated by her spirit and declares her his bride. When Arak steps forward to claim her, the emperor challenges him to swim across a dazzling, ancient pool—only to reveal the water hides a sorcerer’s trap and a monstrous guardian beneath the mosaic. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with bold art by Adrian Gonzales and inks by Alfredo Alcala, this 1982 DC adventure blends myth, mystery, and peril in a pool that’s far more than it seems. The cover by Gonzales and Alcala captures the moment of tension with striking detail.

Contains 2 stories

Monster in Mosaic!

16 pp · Sword And Sorcery

ArakSatyricusIron Maiden [Valda]General Cometas

In "Monster in Mosaic!" from Arak / Son of Thunder #16, Arak and Satyricus reach Byzantium in their quest for Valda, only to find her suddenly thrust into a royal decree—Emperor Constantine, captivated by her spirit, declares her his bride. With quick thinking, Arak claims her as his own, but the emperor tests his worth by demanding Arak swim across a treacherous, mosaic-decorated pool. As Arak plunges in, he discovers the pool hides a sorcerer’s trap and a monstrous guardian beneath its glittering surface.

A Day at the Fair!

7 pp · Sword And Sorcery

Iron Maiden [Valda]MalagigiBrunello

In "A Day at the Fair!", Valda and Malagigi enjoy a bustling Parisian country fair when Valda intercepts a dwarf in the act of stealing her purse. The thief, offering restitution, sells her a curious baby white elephant—unbeknownst to her, a stolen gift meant for Carolus Magnus. When the Caliph’s guards arrive to reclaim it, Valda’s claim of being a knight in the emperor’s court is met with skepticism, forcing Malagigi to conjure a spell of undeniable spectacle to prove her innocence.