Our Army at War featuring Sgt. Rock ##244
DC Comics • Our Army at War
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert and others (anthology)
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
April 1972
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Main story 'The Tiger' featuring Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. The narrative focuses on Sgt. Rock's first intense encounter with a German Tiger tank and the tactical desperation of infantry versus heavy armor during WWII. Includes back-up stories common to the DC war anthologies of the Bronze Age.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine roll and heavy wear along the spine including multiple color-breaking stress lines. Blunting on all four corners, specifically the upper left and lower right. Visible creasing near the bottom right edge. General surface wear and moderate tanning/soiling on the white areas of the cover. Stacking offset is visible on the left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade (VG range) have recently sold between $12 and $30. Higher grade NM copies (9.4+) can command over $200.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping, fees, and insurance) would likely exceed the market value of a 4.0 copy. It is better kept as a raw reader's copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
52-page giant issue ('Bigger and Better' era). Iconic Joe Kubert cover art. Features a 'first encounter' theme involving Sgt. Rock and a Tiger Tank.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1972 Bronze Age original. The paper aging (tanning), 25-cent price point, and the specific 'Bigger and Better' spine branding match the production standards of DC Comics from early 1972.