Our Army at War Featuring Sgt. Rock ##249
DC Comics • Our Army at War
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
September 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Includes the Sgt. Rock story 'A Toy for a Tiger'. The issue follows Sgt. Rock and Easy Company during WWII as they navigate a moral crisis involving civilians and children caught in the crossfire of war.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible corner blunting and minor creasing; presence of a yellow circular price sticker or label on the lower right cover; minor tanning of page edges visible; light surface wear and possible slight spine roll.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $8 and $20 depending on local market demand; graded 9.0+ copies have reached $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the current market value of a 4.0 copy. Keep as a reader or part of a raw collection.
Notable Features
Cover Art by legendary war artist Joe Kubert; Bronze Age DC war title; distinctive '20c' price point; includes secondary features typical of DC war anthologies.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper stock is newsprint, showing age-appropriate oxidation. Staples appear original. The 20 cent price and DC bullet logo are consistent with September 1972 trade dress.