Sgt. Rock ##370
DC Comics • Sgt. Rock Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Frank Redondo
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
November 1982
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Surrender Ticket.' Sgt. Rock and Easy Company find themselves under psychological warfare as the enemy drops surrender leaflets, testing the morale of the weary soldiers. Classic gritty WWII combat drama standard for the series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner and slight edge wear along the top cover. Visible vertical indentation/bend near the center-right of the lower edge. Interior page quality appears slightly off-white based on exterior edge color.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.6+): $50.00 - $75.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for under $10.00. High-grade slabs (9.8) for this specific Bronze Age issue are infrequent and usually sell in the $60-$90 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping exceed the current market value of this specific non-key issue in its current condition.
Notable Features
Cover art by legendary artist Joe Kubert; 'M' direct market logo in the bottom corner instead of a barcode; 60 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct color registration for early 1980s DC newsprint and cover stock. Staple placement aligns with standard DC manufacturing of the period.