Comic Title: Arak/Son of Thunder #19
Publisher: DC (DC Comics Inc.)
Address: 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: March 1983
On Sale Date: December 9, 1982 Newsstand Date December 9, 1982
Source: House Ad, Fury of Firestorm #10, Page 32

Newsstand Date December 9, 1982
Source: Comic Reader, #207

Newsstand Date December 9, 1982
Source: Comics Journal, #78

Shipping Date November 16, 1982
Source: Comic Reader, #207

Newsstand Date December 9, 1982
Source: Amazing Heroes, #17

Copyright Date November 16, 1982
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1982
DC publication dates beyond April 1981 listed by the LoC
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.60
Page Count: 32
Editor: Roy Thomas

Title: "Eyeless in Asia"
Pages: 16

Feature(s):
Arak

Writer: Roy Thomas
Plotter: Danette Thomas
Penciller: Adrian Gonzales
Inker/Letterer: Alfredo P. Alcala
Colorist: Adrienne Roy

Feature Character(s)

• Arak (last appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #18; next appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #20)

Supporting Character(s)

• Valda (last appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #18; next appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #20)
• Satyricus (last appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #18; next appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #20)

Villain(s)

• A roc (no further appearances)
• Angelica (last appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #6; next appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #20)

Other Character(s)

• Johannes (last appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #18; next appearance in Arak/Son of Thunder #20)
• Several Byzantine soldiers (die in this story; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Arak and his companions sail along the Black Sea on the way to White Cathay. A powerful storm befalls the group and sinks the ship. Arak, Valda, Satyricus, and Johannes are the only survivors. They wash up on the sandy shores of the coast. Johannes points to a gleaming spot on a mountainside that represents the location of their destination. When they get closer he warns them not to look directly at the light, lest they be blinded.

As they approach, a giant roc is spotted. Johannes advises the group not to disturb it or the nest. Valda looks up at the next and inadvertently at the gleaming city. She is blinded. Johannes explains that the only cure for Valda is a gem that can be found in the roc's nest.

Satyricus and Arak climb the cliffs to obtain the jewel. The satyr gets there first and retrieves the gem, but the roc grabs him. Arak jumps onto the roc and causes it to drop Satyricus. He then fights the bird while holding on for his life. Arak prevails and returns with Satyricus and the gem. Johannes uses the gem to restore Valda's eyesight.