Our Army at War #No. 273
DC Comics • Our Army at War
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Doug Wildey
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
October 1974
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Sgt. Rock in a story titled 'The Arena'. Rock is forced into gladiatorial combat against a massive Nazi opponent for the amusement of German captors while Easy Company soldiers are held hostage in the background.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical reader crease or stacking indent through the center. Minor blunting on the top right corner. Slight color-breaking spine tics on the left edge. Mild yellowing/tanning on the top margin of the white cover area. Faint edge wear along the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded (9.0+): $80.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for between $15 and $35. High-grade slabbed copies (9.4+) can reach over $100 depending on the current military comic market.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. As a non-key issue from the 1970s, the cost of CGC grading ($35+) plus shipping likely exceeds the immediate value increase of a mid-to-high grade copy.
Notable Features
Cover art by legendary artist Joe Kubert. Features a bronze age '20 cent' price point. Includes a backup story 'The Last Stop' by David Michelinie and Gerry Talaoc.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1974 DC publication. Features the 'The Line of DC Super-Stars' logo and the standard Comics Code Authority seal. Correct color registration for the period.