SGT. ROCK ##373
DC Comics • Sgt. Rock (Our Army at War) Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Frank Redondo
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
February 1983
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Burning Soldier.' Sgt. Rock and Easy Company encounter a German soldier who seems to be immune to fire and returns from the 'dead' to continue fighting. Iconic war drama set in WWII.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear on the right side. Gloss remains high with good color vibrancy; no significant staining or subscription creases visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 9.8): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $4 and $10. Prices for this specific bronze-age run remain relatively flat unless in 9.8 condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30+) exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, which this copy is not due to visible spine and corner wear.
Notable Features
Cover art by legendary artist Joe Kubert. Features 'The Burning Soldier' plotline. Direct Market edition (indicated by the 'Where the Action Is!' logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Colors and ink density appear consistent with DC copper/bronze age newsprint stock. The Joe Kubert signature on the left-center cover is a printed part of the art, not a hand-signed autograph.