Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales ##7
DC Comics • Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales (or 80-Page Giant #7)
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Irv Novick, Jerry Grandenetti
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
February 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of war stories featuring Sgt. Rock of Easy Co. This 80-page giant includes several reprinted war stories: 'The Rock and the Wall', 'Flying Saddle', 'Mission X', and others featuring Sgt. Rock and the Haunted Tank.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear throughout. Significant corner blunting and paper loss at the bottom left corner. Multiple color-breaking spine stresses and long creases on the cover. Visible surface soiling and tanning of the paper. Outer edges show significant fraying and chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: $40 - $60 (though grading cost likely exceeds value)
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (5.0-6.0) typically sell for $40-$70. Low-grade copies like this frequently sell in the $15 range as reader copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the service (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition (G 2.0).
Notable Features
Part of the DC 80-Page Giant series; silver age war key; features the work of legendary artist Joe Kubert.
Authentication Notes
The wear, paper aging (tanning), and printing quality are consistent with a genuine 1965 DC production. Staple migration and oxidation are expected for this era.