The Sgt. Rock Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) [Hardcover]

Bob Kanigher (Author), Jerry Grandinetti (Author), Bob Haney (Author)

Book Description

Series: DC Archive Editions | Publication Date: May 1, 2002

In a time when America needed a true hero, Sgt. Frank Rock emerged as a symbol of patriotism during the United States' battle against the Nazis in World War II. Reprinted in this edition are nineteen of the most hard-hitting Sgt. Rock war stories ever told, including an early "prototype" version of the ultimate war hero as well as his first appearance. Leading Easy Company against the worst evil man has truly ever faced, Sgt. Rock was and still is an emblem of America's fighting spirit.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563898411
• ISBN-13: 978-1563898419
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.8 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine "Archives" book from DC Comics, December 31, 2003

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Stephen Snow "sesnow" (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sgt. Rock Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)

Although I grew up on the later issues of Sgt. Rock, these early issues are just as fun to read. If you like Sgt. Rock and are interested in his origins and the rest of Easy Company, it's a no-brainer buy. (It is probably also the only way you will ever own them anyway!) If you are expecting the 70's version of his comics with Enemy Ace or Unknown Soldier, you may want to buy a later version of the Archives (if DC continues to release them and I hope they do). I would not buy a Batman Archives #1 and expect the Batman of the 60's and 70's, I would expect old school (circa 1930's) Batman. This book is "old school" Sgt. Rock, and a gem at that. I can understand the other guys review that said it was not what he expected, but I think one star is a bit harsh. Take these books and other early Archive issues with a grain of salt, and try to read them in the context (or mindset) of when they were published and I think your expectations might align better. Yeah, they're hokey, corny and at times repetitious or even mediocre reading, but they are the ground floor of a great run of comics.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Let's Rock!, May 22, 2003

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Johnny Heering "trivia buff" (Bethel, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sgt. Rock Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)

Here we have earliest Sgt. Rock stories. These aren't the most realistic war comics, but they are enjoyable. The artwork is terrific , too. I especially like the ones drawn by Joe Kubert.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic SGT Rock, July 26, 2010

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Dan M "kryp44" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sgt. Rock Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)

...a must have for your book shelf. These are the initial stories setting up the SGT Rock and Easy CO. mythos. The first five stories are worth the price of the book alone. Some earlier reviewer completely missed the boat calling these stories "boring". I really wonder about the attention span of some people. I am amazed at how silver age writers could pack so much characterization and plot into six and thirteen page stories. The artwork by Russ Heath, Jerry Grandenetti, Irv Novick, and; of course, Joe Kubert is tremendous.

These stories are fictionalized accounts of World War II produced for kids of the late 1950's; which means heroism, honor, and valor are the order of the day. Even if it is a bit unrealistic by today's standards of carnage and gore, do yourself a favor and leave the jaundiced eye at the door. The legend of Sgt Rock and Easy Company begins here. Don't miss it.