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sacentaur

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Picked this up from a Boardie (edgerx) and very pleased with it. Second Sgt. Rock, I had to do a double-take when checking the Price Guide as it is so inexpensive (I paid a premium for the book, and gladly did so!).

 

Not in Mick's high-grade territory, but a solid book I'm very pleased to have...

 

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Picked this up from a Boardie (edgerx) and very pleased with it. Second Sgt. Rock, I had to do a double-take when checking the Price Guide as it is so inexpensive (I paid a premium for the book, and gladly did so!).

 

Not in Mick's high-grade territory, but a solid book I'm very pleased to have...

 

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Nice score on that one, Steve. That's officially the 2nd appearance of Rock and significant because it finally gave a foothold to the long uninterrupted continuity that began in #83 and continued through the mid-1980s. It's a badåss Kubert cover, but because it doesn't have Kubert's Rock, some fans have coveted the #85 more. However, I've always felt that #84 was a sleeper (as most 2nd appearances are). It took me nearly 20 years to get a copy in the 8.0 range. It's tough in anything above a Good. Rock on!!!

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Agree with Mick on the importance of a 2nd appearance establishing continuity (look at TTA 27 to TTA 35 for the Antman disconnect).

 

I have reprints on these Sgt. Rock stories - and they are such an enjoyable read - but there's nothing like having an original (plus the other stories in the book, not to mention the letters page and ads which I also enjoy).

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Picked this up from a Boardie (edgerx) and very pleased with it. Second Sgt. Rock, I had to do a double-take when checking the Price Guide as it is so inexpensive (I paid a premium for the book, and gladly did so!).

 

Not in Mick's high-grade territory, but a solid book I'm very pleased to have...

 

baeb7a90-df3b-4029-9f85-5487a541d546_zps295ddb7d.jpg

 

That's a really great score, Steve!! :cloud9:

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Picked this up from a Boardie (edgerx) and very pleased with it. Second Sgt. Rock, I had to do a double-take when checking the Price Guide as it is so inexpensive (I paid a premium for the book, and gladly did so!).

 

Not in Mick's high-grade territory, but a solid book I'm very pleased to have...

 

baeb7a90-df3b-4029-9f85-5487a541d546_zps295ddb7d.jpg

 

That's a really great score, Steve!! :cloud9:

 

Love the colors on that book. Whatever you paid, I'm sure it was well worth it for you don't see this book very often. (worship)(worship)

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Picked this up from a Boardie (edgerx) and very pleased with it. Second Sgt. Rock, I had to do a double-take when checking the Price Guide as it is so inexpensive (I paid a premium for the book, and gladly did so!).

 

Not in Mick's high-grade territory, but a solid book I'm very pleased to have...

 

baeb7a90-df3b-4029-9f85-5487a541d546_zps295ddb7d.jpg

 

Nice score on that one, Steve. That's officially the 2nd appearance of Rock and significant because it finally gave a foothold to the long uninterrupted continuity that began in #83 and continued through the mid-1980s. It's a badåss Kubert cover, but because it doesn't have Kubert's Rock, some fans have coveted the #85 more. However, I've always felt that #84 was a sleeper (as most 2nd appearances are). It took me nearly 20 years to get a copy in the 8.0 range. It's tough in anything above a Good. Rock on!!!

 

You better believe it. Scarce book, IMO, and certainly undervalued. great snag! (thumbs u

 

#85 is a win/win as well, but also due to the first appearance of Ice Cream Soldier.

 

 

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Agree with Mick on the importance of a 2nd appearance establishing continuity (look at TTA 27 to TTA 35 for the Antman disconnect).

 

I have reprints on these Sgt. Rock stories - and they are such an enjoyable read - but there's nothing like having an original (plus the other stories in the book, not to mention the letters page and ads which I also enjoy).

 

I agree. Collected volumes are great but the big drawback with anthology type titles is that you aren't getting the entire comic book.

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#85 is a win/win as well, but also due to the first appearance of Ice Cream Soldier.

 

 

What a great story - I really liked the way he had to battle his own fear, and also endure the ridicule of his fellow soldiers, before combating the enemy and becoming a hero.

 

 

Plus Sgt. Rock gets wounded!

 

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Hey, guys --

 

I haven't posted in this thread in a long time. I haven't really picked up any war books in a long time, either!

 

But, I've always been on the look-out for a well-presenting copy of OAAW 168 that didn't break the bank, and when this copy popped up on the bay I decided to pull the trigger.

 

So I got lucky and I'm really digging this copy. Even if it isn't really the 1st app of the Unknown Soldier ;) The stress lines actually don't look as bad in hand as they do in the scan. And the pages are white! Here goes...

 

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comick1

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Hey, guys --

 

I haven't posted in this thread in a long time. I haven't really picked up any war books in a long time, either!

 

But, I've always been on the look-out for a well-presenting copy of OAAW 168 that didn't break the bank, and when this copy popped up on the bay I decided to pull the trigger.

 

So I got lucky and I'm really digging this copy. Even if it isn't really the 1st app of the Unknown Soldier ;) The stress lines actually don't look as bad in hand as they do in the scan. And the pages are white! Here goes...

 

OAAW168_zpsa024880f.jpg

 

 

Beautiful copy of that book! Nicely done!

:applause::applause::applause:

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Jeffro.

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Picked this up from a Boardie (edgerx) and very pleased with it. Second Sgt. Rock, I had to do a double-take when checking the Price Guide as it is so inexpensive (I paid a premium for the book, and gladly did so!).

 

Not in Mick's high-grade territory, but a solid book I'm very pleased to have...

 

baeb7a90-df3b-4029-9f85-5487a541d546_zps295ddb7d.jpg

 

Nice 84. I picked up mine a couple years ago from some guy named Andy ;)

Glad I did.

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Hey, guys --

 

I haven't posted in this thread in a long time. I haven't really picked up any war books in a long time, either!

 

But, I've always been on the look-out for a well-presenting copy of OAAW 168 that didn't break the bank, and when this copy popped up on the bay I decided to pull the trigger.

 

So I got lucky and I'm really digging this copy. Even if it isn't really the 1st app of the Unknown Soldier ;) The stress lines actually don't look as bad in hand as they do in the scan. And the pages are white! Here goes...

 

OAAW168_zpsa024880f.jpg

 

Always great having a nice copy of the Soldier's 1st app. - Congrats on getting it!

 

John

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