Our Army At War featuring Sgt. Rock ##247
DC Comics • Our Army At War
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Russ Heath
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
July 1972
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (20 Cent Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Visionary!' starring Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. The plot involves a soldier who believes he sees a vision of a knight (Joan of Arc) on the battlefield during WWII. Includes additional backup stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Significant blunting on the top right corner. General wear along the outside edge and slight yellowish tanning on the white borders consistent with age and paper stock of the Bronze Age. Minor cover scuffing visible under glare.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 6.0): $55 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade copies range from $12 to $30. Higher grade 9.0+ copies have sold for over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission and shipping would likely exceed the total value of the book in this mid-grade (6.0 range) condition unless it has sentimental value.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC War title; Iconic Joe Kubert cover art; 20-cent cover price variant; Features Easy Company.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the correct DC bullet logo of the early 70s, the specific ink saturation of the yellow 'Rock' lettering, and the appropriate paper oxidation (browning) visible on the edges.