Our Army At War Featuring Sgt. Rock ##280
DC Comics • Our Army At War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert, Frank Redondo
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
May 1975
Cover Variant
Regular Giant Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Giant-sized issue celebrating the 200th appearance/anniversary of Sgt. Rock in 'Our Army at War'. Features stories including 'The Rock of Easy', 'The Rock and the Wall', 'Mercy Mission', and 'Every Man's a Sergeant'. It highlights the gritty WWII combat missions of Easy Company.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Significant corner blunting and minor creasing on the bottom right and top right corners. Visible surface dirt/soiling on the white areas of the cover. Minor edge wear and tanning on the page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 5.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Solid Mid-grade copies (5.0-6.0) have recently sold between $18 and $30. High grade 9.2+ copies can reach $150+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the market value of a 5.0 mid-grade copy. Excellent candidate for a personal collection 'reader' copy.
Notable Features
Giant 50-cent issue. Iconic Joe Kubert cover. Anniversary issue celebrating Sgt. Rock's long tenure in the title which eventually was renamed to 'Sgt. Rock' with issue #302.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC Giant. Printing shows correct 1975 era color registration. The paper stock is the standard newsprint of the period with expected age-toning. No signs of reproduction or tampering.