Our Army at War Featuring Sgt. Rock ##251
DC Comics • Our Army at War
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
John Severin
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
November 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Iron Major' where Sgt. Rock and Easy Co. encounter a formidable German nemesis from the past. Includes backup stories 'The General' and 'Ghost in the Cockpit'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, significant corner blunting at bottom right, minor edge wear along the top, and some surface scuffing in the black ink areas. Interior page yellowing likely present based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (CGC 6.0): $55-$75
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $12 and $30. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading in this condition unless it holds personal sentimental value, as grading fees may exceed the market value of a 6.0 copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of The Iron Major. Iconic Joe Kubert cover art. Bronze Age war comic. Features the 20-cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s DC publication. Correct paper stock texture, period-correct stapling, and appropriate Ben-Day dot printing process visible in skin tones.