Comic Title: Arak, Son of Thunder #41
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: February 1985
On Sale Date: November 8, 1984 Newsstand Date November 8, 1984
Source: DC Releases, #9

Newsstand Date November 8, 1984
Source: House Ad, Flash #342, Page 28

Newsstand Date November 8, 1984
Source: Amazing Heroes, #57

Shipping Date October 16, 1984
Source: DC Releases, #9

Shipping Date October 16, 1984
Source: Comics Journal, #93

Copyright Date October 16, 1984
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1984
DC publication dates beyond April 1981 listed by the LoC
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Shipping Date October 16, 1984
Source: Amazing Heroes, #57

Cover Price: $0.75
Page Count: 32
Editor: Roy Thomas

Title: "Sailing to Dilmun"
Pages: 23

Feature(s):
Arak

Writer: Roy Thomas
Writer: Danette Thomas
Artist: Tony DeZuniga
Letterer: L. Lois Buhalis
Colorist: Adrienne Roy

Feature Character(s)

• Arak (last appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #40; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #42)

Supporting Character(s)

• Valda (last appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #40; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #43)
• Satyricus (last appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #40; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #43)
• Malagigi (last appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #40; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #44)
• Alsind (last appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #40; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #44)
• Sharizard (last appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #40; no further appearances)
• Re-Is Hazz (aka Captain Lucky; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #44)

Villain(s)

• Angelica (last appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #24; next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #42)

Other Character(s)

• The crew of the Karama (next appearance in Arak, Son of Thunder #44)
• A group of spectators (no further appearances)

Comments:
This story continues in Arak, Son of Thunder #42.

Synopsis:
Arak and his companions board the Karama, a ship commanded by Captain Lucky, who has been contracted by the caliph of Baghdad to carry the Quontaukan back to his homeland. After a short time at sea, the ship encounters a furious storm sent by the Serpent God. The crew seizes the opportunity during the confusion to grab Satyricus and attempt to throw him overboard because they believe him to be a devil. Valda protects the satyr, but she is washed out to sea when the ship is struck by a wave.

When the seas calm, Valda is believed to be lost. However, an island has come into view in a location that was believed to contain no land. Arak and Satyricus go ashore to investigate with slim hopes that the Iron Maiden survived. They come upon a town devoid of people. In the center of the city is an arena where all the townspeople have gathered.

In the arena Arak and Satyricus witness a large horned bull attacking a woman. The woman is Valda. Arak leaps to her aid. With the additional aid of Satyricus the trio is able to slay the bull. The ground then opens up from a small earthquake. Valda and Satyricus are swallowed by the Earth. Arak is then confronted by the priestess who is running the event and is shocked when she stands revealed as his old foe, Angelica.