The Unknown Soldier ##211
DC Comics • The Unknown Soldier
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Doug Wildey
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
January 1978
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features gritty war stories starring the faceless, bandage-wrapped intelligence operative of the US Army during World War II.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner rounding, mild tanning along the interior page margins consistent with age, clean and glossy cover with well-preserved colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.0): $50 - $80.
Recent Sales
Bronze age DC war titles in VF/NM condition typically trade between $20 and $50 depending on buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and slabbing fees may exceed the potential value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Classic Joe Kubert cover art, 35-cent price variant edition, direct/newsstand distributed era comic.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct paper stock, standard newsprint interior, appropriate 1970s coloring process, and standard DC bullet/publisher insignia.