Our Fighting Forces presenting Capt. Hunter ##102
DC Comics • Our Fighting Forces Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
August 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Cold Steel for a Hot War!' starring Capt. Hunter. This issue is notable for its depiction of the Vietnam War, featuring Capt. Hunter being hunted by Viet-Cong forces while submerged in a swamp.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, blunted corners with color loss, a significant circular red price sticker/label on the right side of the cover, light surface scuffing, and visible edge wear. The book appears to be in a poly-bag which may be obscuring some surface details.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $10 and $30. Higher grades (9.0+) command significant premiums, often exceeding $200.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The presence of the red sticker and general wear likely cap the grade at a level where grading fees would exceed the value increase. It is a great reader/filler copy.
Notable Features
Silver Age DC War comic. Vietnam War era storyline. Iconic Joe Kubert cover art. 12-cent cover price. Features the 'Our Fighting Forces' checkered top banner.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1960s newsprint aging. The red sticker is a post-market addition typical of vintage 'quarter bins' or second-hand shops. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible.