Sgt. Rock ##369
DC Comics • Sgt. Rock Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Frank Redondo
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
October 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (denoted by DC logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Too Easy to Die!'. Sgt. Rock and Easy Company deal with a new recruit who finds the brutal reality of war harder to face than expected while facing off against German Panzer tanks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on the top left corner along the spine; light creasing on the right-side edges; possible surface scuffing and minor soiling on the white areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Issues of this era in mid-grade typically sell in bulk lots or individually for under $10. High-grade (9.8) copies can reach $75+ but are rare for non-key issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) exceeds the market value of a mid-grade condition non-key issue. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Cover art by legendary war artist Joe Kubert. Direct Edition copy with 'Where the Action Is!' logo in the UPC box. Bronze Age DC war title.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1982 printing. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related toning (off-white). The presence of the Direct Market logo (DC logo in the bottom left) is consistent with 1982 distribution practices.