Rocks prize battle tales dc comics special series 18 nov 1979. Bottom line sgt rock is fun to read and i will purchase the other dc volumes in the future. Fury, script by stan lee, pencils by jack kirby final issue as regular artist, inks by george roussos. Rock was a battlehardened veteran who led the men of easy company throughout its bloody trudge across europe in world war ii. The series began as our army at war and although in time the title began to display the tagline featuring sgt.
Sergeant rock was one of my favorite comic books as a youth. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. Rock was the cornerstone of dc s war comics line for much of the past few decades. Franklin john rock is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. During this period the supporting cast members, the soldiers of easy company, expanded greatly, with the introductions of bulldozer, wild man, jackie johnson, little sure shot and others. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, most notably superman. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Online price guide and history sell my comic books. I remembered him as billy sole in 1987 predator movie. Shane black as hawkins who always reads the comic book. For sale werewolf by night 16 marvel comics mike ploog artwork 1974. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. No info is available as to how many copies of this issue or other may coverdated issues contained the survey. Rock dc copper age war comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Comic books and the holocaust idw, 2018 series 2018 no title indexed table of contents. Rock 368 dc sep 1982 joe kubert cover art see more.
If a reader wishes a nonfiction genre of wwii and easy company they should purchase the book band of brothers. Rock proved to be a very popular character during the period 1960 1964. Frank rock emerged as a symbol of patriotism during the united states battle against the nazis in world war ii. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, a subsidiary of warner bros. Its a very simple story in terms of plot, but is thematically interesting. Fury refuses to obey an order and is courtmartialed.
Otherwise, the comic is identical to ordinary copies. Rock, it wasnt until the series had lasted 301 issues that it was renamed to sgt. Rock is a longrunning dc comics war feature, set in world war ii. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Franklin frank john rock is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Rendered in ink over graphite on sparta cover stock bristol board with an image area of 10 x 15. The name was later given to a reimagined comic book series for dcs vertigo imprint the first losers comic was a war comics feature set during world war ii. A cover gallery for the comic book our army at war comic books for sale. Rock special comic books reprints classic tales of sgt. He not only held the cover spot in our army at war, but also had a try out issue in showcase. This hard as nails noncommissioned infantry officer led the illustrious easy company in the european theater. My favorite scene was the laughter and joke between billy sole and rick hawkins.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Other silver age comics sargent rock comic books rock. Rock was the cornerstone of dcs war comics line for much of the past few decades. The losers is the name of a war comic book feature published by dc comics. Rock war stories ever told, including an early prototype version of the ultimate war hero as well as his first appearance. See the values of all the major dc comics superheroes, including wonder woman and flash. The series was named for its unusually high page count. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies. Mostly, though, it gives russ heath an unusual setting to really show off just how awesome an artist he is. I still think it is very undervalued in the guide and will rise in price very quickly.
Rock comic, partially because of backup stories from dcs characters, including mlle. Reprinted in this edition are nineteen of the most hardhitting sgt. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Rock dc comic books, vintage comic books, vintage comics, comic book.
The typical page count for american monthly comics at this time was 32 pages. Rock became dcs most prominent recurring war character, in a genre where oneshot stories with nonrecurring characters were the norm. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. This is an example of a newsstand comic format dc comics offered in the 1970s, featuring 100 pages of comics, initially with no ads, and reprints of some great comics. Unfollow dc comics sgt rock to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. A cover gallery for the comic book our army at war sgt. Rock then this should have more value than the 2 previous issues. Rock made it all the way to number 78 on ign s top 100 comic book heroes.
Rock by the late joe kubert marvel comics superheroes. Yes, the stories are not realistic, but its a comic book after all. Rock was created by robert kanigher and joe kubert as an iconic war comic hero. Rock 1977 whitman comic books stay safe and healthy. Rock comic story 10 pages report information script robert kanigher pencils ric estrada inks romeo tanghal colors.
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