Arak / Son of Thunder #50
In "The Road to the Rising Sun," Arak and his companions arrive in Japan, where they encounter a tribe oppressed by a fearsome oni. As tensions rise and the people prepare to flee by boat, Arak faces the demon in a battle that changes everything. With the island behind him, Arak sets sail eastward, guided by a prophecy that promises Valda’s king will soon rise to greatness—leaving her to return home, while Arak and Satyricus continue their journey. Written by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and R. J. M. Lofficier, with art by Tony DeZuniga and colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1985 issue delivers a mythic, emotionally charged chapter in Arak’s odyssey. The cover by Tony DeZuniga captures the moment of confrontation with striking, dynamic detail.
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Arak and his comrades are now in Japan, where they find a small tribe being dominated by an oni (a sort of demon). The tribesmen have been stockpiling boats so they can leave the island, but the oni won't permit it, and Arak and friends finally confront it and manage to kill the demon. As Arak prepares to sail to his homeland, he tells Valda what he learned from Malagigi: her king's glory will soon be magnified, and she must be at his side when it happens. Broken-hearted, Valda and Malagigi must return to their own home, while Arak and Satyricus sail away to the east to find Arak's people.
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