All-American Men of War ##23
DC Comics • All-American Men of War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Jerry Grandenetti, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito
Cover Artist
Jerry Grandenetti
Publication Date
July 1955
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Silver Age war anthology featuring 'The Silent War!' involving frogmen/scuba combat. Key characters include Frogman and various soldiers in hand-to-hand combat scenarios against Axis forces during WWII.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with visible stress lines and edge chipping. Significant corner blunting and rounding on all edges. General surface soiling and yellowing consistent with age. Visible creasing throughout the cover and a small tear on the left edge. The cover gloss is mostly faded.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 2.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate around $150-$200, while lower grade copies like this one typically sell in the $40 range on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The high cost of grading fees would likely exceed the market value added for a copy in the 2.0 range. A cleaning and press would not significantly improve the overall grade due to structural wear.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age war title with iconic frogman/scuba diving cover art. Features the 10-cent original cover price and the Comics Code Authority seal. Notable for the artwork of Jerry Grandenetti.
Authentication Notes
The aging of the paper stock (browning/yellowing), the specific 10c price point, and the staple oxidation patterns appear consistent with a genuine 1955 production.