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.