War Is Hell ##8
Marvel Comics Group • War Is Hell Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee (original story reprint)
Interior Artist
Dick Ayers
Cover Artist
Dick Ayers (penciler) and Mike Esposito (inker)
Publication Date
August 1974
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features a reprint of a classic Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos story titled 'Killed In Action!'. It stars Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the rest of the Commandos as they face the emotional toll of war and loss.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant '10' written in green marker on the top left cover; rounded corners with visible blunting; light vertical surface creasing; some tanning visible at the edges; apparent shelf wear and scuffing on the yellow background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50. Note: Writing on cover significantly lowers grade and collector value.
Recent Sales
Recent low-grade raw copies have sold for $3 to $8; high-grade slabs (9.4+) very occasionally reach $60-80, but demand for this specific reprint issue is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The writing on the cover ('10') and general wear limit the grade potential. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Reprint of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #4 (1963). Features the death of Pamela Hawley, a significant moment in early Marvel history for character development in war comics.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. Correct 25-cent price point and '02168' product code for the 1974 series. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.