Our Army at War Featuring Sgt. Rock ##260
DC Comics • Our Army at War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Doug Wildey
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
September 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'A Thousand Pieces of Death.' Sgt. Rock and Easy Company encounter a desperate enemy holding a woman and child hostage on a cliffside. It is a standard Bronze Age war story emphasizing the moral dilemmas and grit of the infantry.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Some surface wear and slight foxing/soiling on the white areas of the cover. Slight tanning visible on the interior page edges visible at the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 6.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (5.0-6.0) have recently sold on eBay between $18 and $32. High-grade 9.0+ copies can reach over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The cost of CGC grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the immediate market value increase for a 6.0 specimen.
Notable Features
Cover art by the legendary Joe Kubert. Bronze Age DC war title. Features the 20-cent price point. Notable for 'Easy Company' appearances.
Authentication Notes
Colors and ink density are consistent with 1970s DC publication. Staple placement appears original with no signs of restoration. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation.