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1st appearance prototype of SGT. ROCK first from G.I. Combat #68 Joe Kubert

Artists: Joe Kubert (Penciller) , Joe Kubert (Inker)

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1st appearance prototype of SGT. ROCK first from G.I. Combat #68 Joe Kubert Comic Art

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Title:	1st appearance prototype of SGT. ROCK first from G.I. Combat #68 Joe Kubert
Artist:	Joe Kubert (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Kubert (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	Sorry, Not For Sale...check my other FOR SALE folders for pages to buy
Views:	232
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Comments:	15
Added to Site:	4/19/2025
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Description

Historic first app prototype of Sgt. Rock...pencilled and inked back in 1959 by Joe Kubert.

This is a prime example of Joe Kubert war art goodness.
Historical perspective of a young artist's early work on what will become a career-defining character (Thanks ML)

Great to see our hero being called "The Rock" on this page.

I love owning a piece of history, and this page fits the bill.

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M L
Member Since 2015

Posted on 4/19/2025

A really great stand alone page too, in addition to the historical perspective of a young artist's early work on what will become a career-defining character. Really cool!

Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 4/19/2025

M L wrote:

A really great stand alone page too, in addition to the historical perspective of a young artist's early work on what will become a career-defining character. Really cool!�

Thanks bud. Your description is better than mine. I might add it to mine.

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/19/2025

So good!!!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

Posted on 4/19/2025

Terrific!

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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Posted on 4/19/2025

I think this needs a new home already!!! Great pickup, Jordan!!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 4/19/2025

it's Wrestlemania weekend so the main "The Rock" I am concerned with right now happens to be an international movie star who gets in the squared circle from time to time, lol, but I do appreciate seeing this historic "prototype" for one of Joe Kubert's most celebrated works/characters appear in your historic collection. congrats Jordan!

Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/19/2025

Congratulations on a truly stunning and historic page!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/19/2025

Wow, this is such an amazing piece of history! Joe Kubert’s work really shines through here and the level of intensity in the art is incredible. This is such a unique and rare find. The way Kubert captures the emotion and atmosphere of war through his pencil and ink work is timeless. And as you point out, seeing the character called “The Rock” for the first time gives it even more significance. Thanks for sharing this, Jordan, and congratulations!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/19/2025

Man against machine! The human spirit will never yield! Such deep emotions tapped by Joe Kubert ushering in the war hero into the silver age!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

Posted on 4/20/2025

Awesome!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

Posted on 4/20/2025

Many congrats, Jordan, on such a historic page! Kubert had a unique - and wonderful - style all his own.

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/22/2025

"The Rock." I can see it.

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/4/2025

Wow,It all makes sense now !

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/28/2025

Like a rock, standin' arrow straight... Like a rock, chargin' from the gate... Like a rock, carryin' the weight... Like a rock!

(Ahem, with apologies to Bob Segar)

Ian Saint
Member Since 2021

Posted on 8/3/2025

Lovely Kubert page!

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