Our Army at War ##190
DC Comics • Our Army at War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher (Sgt. Rock), Howard Purcell (Johnny Cloud)
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock), Ross Andru (Haunted Tank), Mort Drucker (Gunner and Sarge)
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
March 1968
Cover Variant
Regular/80-Page Giant G-44
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is an 80-Page Giant issue (#G-44) featuring a collection of war stories. The lead story features Sgt. Rock of Easy Co. explaining 'What Makes a Sergeant Run?'. It also features stories Starring Johnny Cloud, Mademoiselle Marie, The Haunted Tank (Lt. Jeb Stuart), and Gunner & Sarge.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
The book shows heavy wear and structural fatigue. Key issues include significant spine rolling and splitting, color-breaking creases across the cover, rounded and frayed corners, and a possible slight trim or heavy wear on the top edge. There is visible surface soiling/staining (notably around the white text boxes) and significant aging/tanning of the paper stock. A large crease is visible on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (as-is): $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 3.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Copies in VG (4.0) condition have recently sold for approximately $35-$45. This specimen is lower due to the heavy spine wear and surface creases.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of shipping and grading fees would likely exceed the actual market value of the book in this condition. It is a great 'reader' or filler copy for a collection.
Notable Features
Features the 80-Page Giant branding G-44. It is an anthology issue containing reprints or special stories of DC's major war-era icons. Includes artwork by industry legend Joe Kubert.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1968 DC publication. The wear patterns, paper oxidation ('yellowing'), and staple alignment (visible on the spine roll) are consistent with the age and manufacturing of silver-age DC Giants.