Boy Commandos #No. 10
DC Comics • Boy Commandos Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby; Joe Simon (pencils)
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
Spring 1945
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of war adventures featuring Captain Rip Carter and the international team of boys known as the Boy Commandos. Includes stories: 'The Siege of the Great Wall', 'The Commandos Meet a New Buddy', and 'The Man Who Sold a Country'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and possible roll. Corner blunting on all edges. Minor color-breaking creases across the bottom right. Some oxidation or soiling on the red background headers. Paper appears aged consistent with 1940s newsprint.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $250; Graded (CGC 4.0): $350 - $500
Recent Sales
Comparable Golden Age DC war titles in Mid-Grade (4.0-5.0) have trended between $300 and $600 depending on auction venue and back cover condition.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading due to the Jack Kirby cover and historical significance of Golden Age DC war books. A professional clean and press could likely elevate this from a 4.0 to a 5.0-5.5.
Notable Features
Classic Jack Kirby cover art. Golden Age war key. Features characters from diverse backgrounds (Brooklyn, Jan, Alfy, and Pierre).
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1945 DC production. Check for staple rust and interior page tanning. No immediate visual signs of reproduction; 'Ten Cents' and DC logo placement match recorded archival copies.