Our Army at War ##242
DC Comics • Our Army at War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Jack Kirby, Mort Drucker
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
February 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A '100-Page Super Spectacular' containing one new Sgt. Rock story titled 'The General's Grave' and several classic war story reprints including 'The Brave Tank' and 'Battle Hats.' It features the iconic Sgt. Rock and Easy Company.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, significant edge wear along the bottom right corner, blunted and rounded corners, visible surface scuffing on the black ink backgrounds, and minor creasing. The book appears to have significant shelf wear and a slightly rolled spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $10 and $30. Higher grade copies (VF or better) fetch significant premiums due to the difficulty of finding the all-black '100-Page Super Spectacular' covers in high grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading exceeds or matches the value of the book. Grading is typically reserved for copies in the 8.5 to 9.8 range for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Part of the DC 100-Page Super Spectacular series (DC-9). Features a classic Joe Kubert cover. Includes reprints of legendary artists like Jack Kirby and Russ Heath.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver/Bronze Age transitional DC publication. Displays correct 50-cent price point for the 100-page format and period-accurate color saturation and paper aging.