'Arak' Moves From Sword-and-Sorcery To Pulp Adventure
This is a good jumping on point for new readers. Arak and Satyricus wander further east (into what is modern day Lebanon), and encounter a Tyrannasaurus Rex near an oasis. This is a refreshing change-of-pace as Arak moves from traditional sword-and-sorcery into 'Lost World' pulp territory. I may be biased as ever since I read a Gold Key Tarzan when I was a kid that had the same type story, I've been a sucker for this sort of thing.
But honestly, it's a really good issue - a standalone story that's exciting, and (yet another) new 'inker-in-residence', Rick Magyar, who compliments Ron Randall's Kubert-inspired artwork quite well. Randall has also had extra time after a couple guest artists filled in, so he really does a great job here.
It's not a comic book that will change your life, but if you like this kind of heroic (rather than superheroic) action, this issue will leave you satisfied.