Battle Cry ##21
Stanmor Publications • Battle Cry Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited (Standard for era)
Interior Artist
Tony Tallarico, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito
Cover Artist
Ross Andru and Mike Esposito
Publication Date
July 1955
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Standard Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology-style war comic featuring several short 'Tales of Real Combat.' Common stories in this era of Battle Cry focused on WWII and Korean War infantry action. Key characters are generic soldiers representing the American military.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines; heavy corner blunting and rounded edges; small tears along the right edge of the front cover; noticeable tanning and foxing on the cover paper; possible moisture staining or dirt accumulation on the bottom right corner; spine roll evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15.00 - $35.00; Graded (3.0): $60.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Comparable low-grade copies of mid-run Battle Cry issues (1955 era) typically sell for $20-$40 on auction platforms. Higher grade copies are scarce but command a premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services plus shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 3.0 grade copy. Better kept as a raw reader or collection filler.
Notable Features
Includes the Comics Code Authority seal. Published during the transition period following the implementation of the CCA which toned down the graphic violence common in Pre-Code war books.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The paper aging (browning/tanning) is consistent with the wood-pulp newsprint used in 1955. The stapling and 'All New Stories' tagline are consistent with Stanmor printing standards.