Auctions: comic books in 'War', graded by CGC

Foxhole (1954) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597001

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jo Albistur, Bill Walton, John Prentice, and Bill Draut. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans" (as the tagline proclaims) from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. An American soldier captured during the Korean War is subjected to brainwashing techniques by the enemy. A soldier writes a letter home to his mother, but the visuals in the story provide a stark counterpoint to his reassuring lies about a trip to the beach. American soldiers stationed in Britain woo two beautiful women during the London Blitz. Cover by Jack Kirby is based on a painting by acclaimed artist Joseph Hirsch. Brain Wash; Casualty; A Day at the Beach; Fox-Hole Joe; Operation Foul-Up; Eight Ball Hero; Fruit Salad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Foxhole (1954) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597002

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Hy Fleishman, and Bill Draut. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans" (as the tagline proclaims) from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. In a suspenseful Kirby tale, a soldier slowly approaches a seemingly deserted Korean farmhouse. A Korean spy tries to lure American soldiers into a trap, but he makes one crucial mistake. Sarge and his men know they must fight their way out of the Hotbox. Booby Trap; Action; Walkie-Talkie; Hot Box; Dishonorable Discharge; Yellow; Replacement. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Foxhole (1954) 3 CGC 5.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: cover reinforced.

Label #4388597003

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Bob McCarty, Art Gates, Jo Albistur, and Jack Oleck. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans" (as the tagline proclaims) from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A US soldier in WWII gets a chance to see liberated Paris with an unlikely colleague. An injured fighter pilot has visions of a man he rescued from the Nazis. A soldier's-eye view of the Pacific theater from Pearl Harbor to Bataan. Chicken; Listen to Me, Sam; Joyride; Snow; The Face; G.I. Yaks; Office Upstairs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Foxhole (1954) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4388597004

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Jo Albistur, Bob McCarty, Art Gates, Bill Draut, Ted Galindo, and Jack Oleck. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans" (as the tagline proclaims) from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. An unarmed medic is the only defense against an Axis sniper. Axis POWs being transported to Australia manage to take over an Allied plane. A WWII submarine crew is assigned to take out a Japanese armada. Simple but eye-catching cover by Jack Kirby. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. 30 Year Man; Suicide Run; Mayhem in the Sky; Coward; Find and Fire; Mess Sarge; Its Mutual; G.I. Yaks. Final issue published by Mainline; Charlton took over the series with issue #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Foxhole (1954) 5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597005

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Carl Wessler, Jo Albistur, Bob McCarty, Art Gates, Bill Draut, Ted Galindo, and Jack Oleck. Charlton picks up the war series "produced by veterans," (as the tagline proclaims) created and originally published by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A soldier is lucky at cards and hopes his luck extends to the battlefield, in a story that may have been scripted by Jack Kirby. In an unusual story, a Kamikaze pilot flashes back on his life. A veteran WWII artillery specialist is disgusted with the task of launching propaganda leaflets in Korea. Glide Into Glory; Three Bagger; Soundin Off; Lucky Stiff; Kamikaze Joe; Masquerade; Fun in a Foxhole; "Hip Pockets" and the Paper Bullets; Morale!; Bell Bottom Bill. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Foxhole (1954) 6 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4388597006

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Carl Wessler, Jo Albistur, Art Gates, Bill Draut, and Rocke Mastroserio. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans," (as the tagline proclaims) created and originally published by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A wounded American soldier hides out in a French house that is soon occupied by Nazis. An American and a Nazi soldier have a fateful encounter. A WAC caught in the Battle of the Bulge has a secret reason for her battlefield bravery, in a rare action-girl story for the era. Decision at Dieppe!; Hazard; Even Steven!; G.I. Laughs; Secret; Listen to the Boidie; The 50th Man; Dear Joan! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Army at War (1952) 83 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2030566006

1st app. Sgt. Rock. Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. The Rock and the Wall! starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Star Spangled War Stories #81 ad. Flying Baby-Sitter, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Crests of the Army filler page. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. The D-Day Sun, script by Bob Haney, art by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Army at War (1952) 112 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597012

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Battle Shadow starring Sgt Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. The Fighting Blip, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Tell It to The Marines, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Army at War (1952) 115 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597013

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Rock's Battle Family starring Sgt Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. No Glory For George, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jack Abel. Kindergarten Fighter, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Our Army at War (1952) 128 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597014

Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Battle of the Sergeants starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Rock battles Sgt. Krupp. The Ghost Patrol, script by Hank Chapman, art by Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Our Fighting Forces (1954) 88 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2098820017

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4188703006

First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Rock (1977) 405 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040018

"Angels with Black Wings!" Book One. They were black soldiers fighting two wars - one in Europe and one back home. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Bob Kanigher, with art by Adrian Gonzales and a cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.75.

Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales (1964) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597015

Joe Kubert and Russ Heath reprints; 80-page giant with 25c cover price. NOTE: In 2000 a replica edition was issued which has a $5.95 cover price. Cover price $0.25.