Our Army at War #No. 36
DC Comics • Our Army at War (1952 series)
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert / Russ Heath / Irv Novick
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
July 1955
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Golden Age/Silver Age Era)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of World War II military stories. This issue features 'Foxhole Mascot!', 'Diving Coffin!', and 'The Silent Battle!'. It follows generic infantrymen and pilots during the war, characteristic of the pre-Sgt. Rock era of this title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear and structural damage. Significant paper loss/chunk missing at the top edge near the CCA seal. Significant color-breaking creases and white surface scuffing across the entire cover. Spines is heavily split and worn. Rounded and blunted corners. Multiple tears and severe abrasion on the front cover. Brittle appearance likely extending to interior pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30 | Graded: $40 - $60 (Grading cost likely exceeds value)
Recent Sales
High-grade copies of this era command premium prices ($300+), but low-grade / poor condition copies generally sell for under $40 as 'filler' copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. This is a reader/filler copy.
Notable Features
Features cover art by legendary war artist Joe Kubert. Early 'National Comics' (DC) logo. Features the Comics Code Authority seal which was relatively new in mid-1955. 10-cent original cover price.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The aging patterns, paper oxidation (browning), and specific 1950s printing dot patterns are consistent with an original 1955 DC publication. No signs of modern reproduction.