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Unknown Soldier #245, Cover

Location: War Comics
Artist: Joe Kubert (All)

Location: War Comics
Title: Unknown Soldier #245, Cover*
Artist: Joe Kubert (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2369
Likes on CAF: 3
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 21
Added to Site: 3/24/2010

My grandfather was born in Russia, and, although he came over at an early age, his English was always a bit of a combination of Yiddish, English, and whatever they spoke in the shops on Touhy Ave. He was in his 70's when I first met him, but I'll always remember going over to his apartment, and finding a stack of comics! Now, I assumed that he read comics to help his English, but who knows?
Maybe he just liked the stories. Anyway, he read almost solely Western and War books. I remember reading this issue in his apartment, and seeing a chance to pounce in the auction, I was able to pick up this baby! It seems like Joe Kubert is selling a group of pieces in every Heritage auction, and personally, I couldn't be more thrilled.

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Chris K. Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/24/2010

Ron, what an addition to your collection! Just a terrific Kubert piece. Congrats!

Deplacs Naf Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/24/2010

This is an amazing cover. I love it!

Chris C Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/24/2010

Classic Classic Cover, and meaningful too. Great addition.

Scott Williams Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/24/2010

I think this cover is absolutely phenomenal. It tells a story at the ultimate moment of tension. The execution is that of a master. Keeper. No doubt about it.

Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/24/2010

Such a cool cover...and a meaningful story to go along with it!

Alkis V. Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/25/2010

Killer cover! Awesome!

Crees Tyler Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/25/2010

Outstanding cover... WoW. Congrats.

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 3/25/2010

man i wanted this one! watched the bidding on line was amazing

Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/25/2010

Now THIS is cover art! Suhweet.

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/25/2010

What Scott Williams said. Plus, the design elements are incredible – the light shining down from the manhole cover, the arched ceiling, the columns of soldiers on either side and the Unknown Soldier taking up the space just below the center. Wow!

- Artemaria Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/25/2010

I'm not the biggest Kubert fan, but there is simply no denying that from conception, to layout, to execution, this is one of his best covers. This art is so fantastic that it needs no color. Exquisite. Congratulations!

Aaron N. Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/25/2010

This was my pick of all the Kuberts in that auction. Its a knockout. Congratulations.

Glen Brunswick Member Since 2004

Posted On 9/20/2010

I had my eye on this one too. Very nice pick up.

Royd Burgoyne Member Since 2003

Posted On 1/10/2011

Love this cover by Joe - well pounced Ron! :)

Adam Ianbarry Member Since 2010

Posted On 4/9/2011

Oozes tension..... A classic cover!!!!!

matthew schenk Member Since 2007

Posted On 5/17/2011

The best!

George 1 Member Since 2011

Posted On 8/12/2012

Amazing art.......... RIP Joe

David K Member Since 2008

Posted On 11/25/2012

What an amazing story to go with such a great piece. Kubert was a true master!

Thomas V Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/7/2013

Can't believe I've never seen this before, it's now one of my favorite covers of all time. Congrats!

Johnny M Member Since 2014
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Posted On 8/6/2019

This cover is so intense!!!

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 3/25/2020

All you could want in a classic Kubert Unknown Soldier cover!

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