Our Army at War #No. 126
DC Comics • Our Army at War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert (Pencils/Inks) and Ross Andru (Layouts)
Publication Date
January 1963
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (12c cover price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Sgt. Rock and Easy Company in the story 'The End of Easy Company!' The plot involves Sgt. Rock's unit pinned down by German forces, facing a seemingly impossible tactical situation. Notable for its gritty war storytelling typical of the Kanigher/Kubert era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible. Multiple color-breaking creases across the entire cover. Significant spine stress with many ticks and vertical creasing. Heavy corner blunting and rounded edges. Small tears and fraying along the right edge. Visible soiling and loss of cover gloss. Possible water staining near the top right edge. Rounded corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded (CGC 2.0): $50.00 - $70.00
Recent Sales
Recent low-grade (GD 2.0 to VG 4.0) copies have sold between $15 and $45. High-grade (NM 9.4) specimens can exceed $1,000, illustrating a significant value curve based on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission, shipping, and handling would likely exceed or equal the current market value of the comic in this condition. It is best enjoyed as a raw 'reader' copy.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age Sgt. Rock appearance. Iconic Joe Kubert cover art. Silver Age 12-cent price variant. Contains backup stories 'The Face of Courage' and 'Combat Diary'.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation (visible on the top edge), the 12-cent price circle, and the National Comics/DC logo registration. There are no immediate signs of modern reproduction.