OUR ARMY AT WAR (1952-77) #83
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1st full app. Sgt. Rock; scarce!
Our Army at War #83 is now in the DC archives as the official first appearance of Sgt. Rock, with the WWII hero endangered by a cocky cohort in "The Rock and the Wall!" It's true that there had been a few prototype turns by a gruff Sarge in WWII tales prior to this classic issue. This stirring tale of true manliness really is a proper introduction to Rock, via writer/editor Robert Kanigher and full art by Joe Kubert. Sgt. Rock would soon lead Easy Co. into becoming the stars of Our Army at War as the wartime comic became one of the industry's biggest success stories. The book officially changed the title over to Sgt. Rock in 1977 to continue its run right up to July 1988.
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Artists Information
Joe Kubert (Sept. 18, 1926 - Aug. 12, 2012) began his career at the age of 13. He was also an art teacher and founder of The Kubert School. He is best known for his work on the characters like Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tor, Son of Sinbad and the Viking Prince.
Ross Andru was an American comics artist and editor. He is best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and The Metal Men, and for having co-created The Punisher. During Andru's long career he also worked on Sgt. Rock, the Suicide Squad features in the Brave and the Bold, Rip Hunter, Time Master and Sea Devils at DC. At Marvel Andru contributed to Marvel Feature (where he drew the 1st appearance of The Defenders) and Marvel Team-Up among others.
1st full app. Sgt. Rock; scarce!
Our Army at War #83 is now in the DC archives as the official first appearance of Sgt. Rock, with the WWII hero endangered by a cocky cohort in "The Rock and the Wall!" It's true that there had been a few prototype turns by a gruff Sarge in WWII tales prior to this classic issue. This stirring tale of true manliness really is a proper introduction to Rock, via writer/editor Robert Kanigher and full art by Joe Kubert. Sgt. Rock would soon lead Easy Co. into becoming the stars of Our Army at War as the wartime comic became one of the industry's biggest success stories. The book officially changed the title over to Sgt. Rock in 1977 to continue its run right up to July 1988.
_______________________________________________
Artists Information
Joe Kubert (Sept. 18, 1926 - Aug. 12, 2012) began his career at the age of 13. He was also an art teacher and founder of The Kubert School. He is best known for his work on the characters like Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tor, Son of Sinbad and the Viking Prince.
Ross Andru was an American comics artist and editor. He is best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and The Metal Men, and for having co-created The Punisher. During Andru's long career he also worked on Sgt. Rock, the Suicide Squad features in the Brave and the Bold, Rip Hunter, Time Master and Sea Devils at DC. At Marvel Andru contributed to Marvel Feature (where he drew the 1st appearance of The Defenders) and Marvel Team-Up among others.