SGT. ROCK #DC-16
DC Comics • DC 100 Page Super Spectacular
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Irv Novick, Jerry Grandenetti
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
April 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of DC's Greatest War Stories. Features Sgt. Rock in 'Make Me a Hero' plus stories featuring Capt. Storm, Mlle. Marie, Johnny Cloud, and Haunted Tank. Key characters include Easy Co. and the various war heroes of the DC Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, significant corner rounding and blunting (particularly lower right), color-breaking creases on bottom right corner, visible edge wear and minor chipping along the left spine, general surface scuffing and soiling on the white background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $18 to $30. Higher grade NM copies can reach $150+, but this copy shows significant wear consistent with a 4.0 VG grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader/collector copy, but not a candidate for investment-grade encapsulation.
Notable Features
100-page giant format; iconic Joe Kubert cover art; reprints classic war stories from the 1950s and 60s; 50-cent original cover price.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, paper aging (tanning), and specific 'DC-16' numbering alignment are consistent with authentic 1973 production. No signs of restoration or modern reproduction are evident.