Our Fighting Forces featuring Lt. Hunter's Hellcats ##109
DC Comics • Our Fighting Forces Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
October 1967
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Lt. Phil Hunter and his 'Hellcats' unit are featured in the story 'The Flamethrower's Shadow.' This issue continues the WWII action-adventure anthology focused on commando-style raids against Axis forces.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Major surface loss (paper pull) near the 'H' in Hellcats, red circular price sticker on top right, significant edge wear with tears on the right side, heavy spine stress with color breaking, blunted corners, and overall surface scuffing with visible creasing.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Similar low-grade Silver Age war comics typically sell for under $20; high-grade copies (VF/NM) of this issue sell for $100+ but this copy is heavily damaged.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-40) would exceed the final market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Classic WWII action cover by Joe Kubert. Features Lt. Hunter's Hellcats. Silver Age DC war title. Absence of UPC is standard for this era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 12-cent Silver Age DC publication. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation. Printing and logo placement match official 1967 distribution patterns.