All-American Men of War
DC Comics // December - January 1952- 1953 - September - October 1966
Issue count: 116
Gritty 1950's war title from DC! Early issues are coveted among war collectors, and key issues introduce favorite characters GUNNER & SARGE and JOHNNY CLOUD! See what yours may be worth, just follow the title link!
Less than a decade after the tragedy that was WWII, Americans found themselves facing the reality of war again. As this "Police Action" became part of our daily lives so there became a great quantity of very popular War Comics invading the stands. Gone was the war bond selling, picturesque hero of yesteryear. Gone was the "jap smashing, kraut crushing" covers synonymous with WWII. There was a much higher dgree of realism in the art and the writing. Perhaps these books were filling a gap because of the reluctance on the part of the men returning home to talk about the horrors that they had witnessed? Perhaps the creators felt the need to share more accurately the affects of war?
Whatever the reason, America found itself embroiled in another conflict far away. We needed to know more about what our fighting men and women faced on those foreign shores. DC answered the call in 1952 by converting a lagging western title to fill the void and gave us one of the best, ALL-AMERICAN MEN OF WAR!
We would be introduced to Action-packed battle sequences and tales of morality and the personal cost of combat, a real appealing aspect of this title was the amount of great artists and illustrators that passed through the ranks : Bernie Krigstein, Mort Drucker, Russ Heath, Joe Kubert, Bob Brown, Carmine Infantino, Irv Novick, Mort Meskin, Gil Kane, Ruben Moreira, early Ross Andru and Gene Colon were regular contributors. This is also the series which introduced fan-favorite characters Gunner & Sarge and Johnny Cloud!
Writer Robert Kanigher and artist Ross Andru introduced Gunner and Sarge in issue #67 as one of the first recurring features in Golden Age war comics. Ironically, most of Gunner and Sarge's adventures would unfold in Our Fighting Forces, a sister book to All-American men of War, also written by Robert Kanigher. Kanigher's talents would bring the "Tank Killer" stories to life as well with riveting, nail biting pacing and realistic art to boot.
Johnny Cloud was a Native American World War II P-51 Mustang pilot. One of the earliest portrayals of a Native American in a non "traditional" role as a "red-skin". Once again we find Kangher at the helm along with Irv Novick. Known as the "Navajo Ace", Johnny Cloud made appearances in every issue from #82 to the end of the series in 1966.
Gunner, Sarge and Johnny Cloud would all three turn up later as part of a squad known as The Losers. This was a team which in the late 60s and early 70s became the main feature of Our Fighting Forces.
Never let it be said that DC didn't have creators that respected history. The comic series also included Lietenant Savage, the Balloon Buster. A World War I aviation strip written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Russ Heath. This character and story was conceived to serve as a foil to the German Enemy Ace. Later continuity established that Lt. Savage was the son of Brian Savage, also known as Scalphunter, as well as the grandson of Matt Savage, a character from Western Comics.
All-American Comics had changed ownership and direction by the time it was rebranded a western title with issue #103. All-American Western was born and after just 23 more issues would sufer the same fate as its predecessor. Issue #127 would be the first issue of All-American Men of War. Immediately after this issue DC would make the decision to renumber the series. This means the next book was titled All-American Men of War but instead of being #128 it was #2.
While All-American Men of War ran well into the Silver-Age, ending in 1966, the 50's issues remain the ones that collectors are most looking for!
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Issue #2
What's All-American Men of War #2 worth in 2024?
There is no known mint condition value of All-American Men of War #2, as the highest CGC rated copy is only a VF+ 8.5. That copy sold for $528 in November 2019. Previously, the highest CGC rate copies were a 7.0 with a value of $406 as of May 2018, and an 8.0 with a value of $374 as of May 2005.
Why is this comic book valuable?
All-American Men of War #2 is commonly referred to as the beginning of the series that was published by D.C. Comics in 1953. This war-themed comic features stories from the front lines, such as Killer Bait! and Secret Weapon! Superman makes a cameo for UNICEF when he convinces children to donate their movie money to the war efforts.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $150 | $300 | $600 | $1,800 | $406 |
Issue #3
What's All-American Men of War #3 worth in 2024?
There is no mint condition value of All-American Men of War #3. The highest CGC rated copy to date is a VF 8.0, part of the Salida pedigree, which sold for $657 in August 2009. Previously, a 7.5 sold for $239 in January 2009, whereas more recently an unretouched 6.5 sold for $288 in May 2019.
Why is this comic book valuable?
We travel all the way to Pyong-Yang in this February 1953 issue of All-American Men of War from D.C. Comics. The cover features two soldiers in a motorcycle with a ride along buggy, and a cover price of $.10.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40 | $125 | $250 | $500 | $1,500 | $657 |
Issue #4
What's All-American Men of War #4 worth in 2024?
The mint condition value of All-American Men of War #4 is unknown, as there have been very few copies ever sold. In fact, there has only been one - a Fine- 5.5 that sold for $45 in May 2015.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The value of All-American Men of War #44 lies in its scarcity - only four copies have been rated Universal be the CGC and one Qualified, for a total of five copies in existence. #44 was published by D.C. Comics in April 1953, and features a soldier free climbing a mountain on the cover.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $60 | $100 | $250 | $1,000 | $50 |
Issue #5
What's All-American Men of War #5 worth in 2024?
The most expensive copy of All-American Men of War #5 ever sold was in 2007. A FN+ 6.5 copy was purchases for $478. The most recent sale was in 2017, where an 8.0 copy went for $372. This might make it seem like the issue has lost value, but with only three data points ever recorded, it’s hard to fix a hard price. On average, a 6.0 copy could be expected to fetch a price of around $400 today.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #5 holds value because it’s rare. Since the 1953 release, few copies have survived. Only five copies are listed on the CGC census, and they range from 5.0 to 8.0 grades.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $100 | $200 | $400 | $1,300 | $478 |
Issue #6
What's All-American Men of War #6 worth in 2024?
All-American Men of War #6 is another valuable issue in the series. It peaked in 2011 when an 8.5-rated copy sold for $415. The lowest price on record was $76 for a 5.5-graded copy in 2010. Since then, the prices have normalized, and today, a 6.0 copy is worth around $150.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #5 is slightly more accessible than other issues in the series, with 9 copies currently being tracked on the CGC census. Originally released in 1953, the issue includes stories such as Jungle Killers! And Operation Tall Tales.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $60 | $150 | $300 | $1,100 | $420 |
Issue #7
What's All-American Men of War #7 worth in 2024?
All-American Men of War #7 is another piece of the 118-issue series. It’s peak value was recorded in July of 2017. That is when an 8.0 copy sold for $372. The lowest value was recorded a year later. A 4.0 copy sold for $92. Today, you could expect a FN 6.0 copy to be worth around $200.
Why is this comic book valuable?
While no issues of All-American Men of War are abundant, #7 has 9 known, graded copies in the world. Stories in the 1953-released issue include Ghosts of the Alamo and Beach Toe Hold.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $100 | $200 | $400 | $1,300 | $370 |
Issue #8
What's All-American Men of War #8 worth in 2024?
The early issues of All-American Men of War hold consistent value. Issue #8 is in line with its peers with a record sale price of $336 (in 2018). That copy was graded at 8.0. Meanwhile, the lowest value on record was for a 5.0 copy in 2010. That one was worth $47. Today, you could expect a 6.0 copy to be worth around $200.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #8 was the last of 1953, and it closed the year with stories such as Sgt. Storm Cloud and The Last Passenger! Getting your hands on an original can be tricky, since only seven have been cataloged by CGC.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $60 | $175 | $350 | $1,200 | $340 |
Issue #9
What's All-American Men of War #9 worth in 2024?
Since it was released in 1954, All-American Men of War #9 has accrued only 4 tracked sales. The peak of those was at a value of $448 in 2007. That copy was graded at 7.5. On the lower end of the spectrum, a 5.5 copy went for $84 in 2009. With so few data parts, it’s not possible to give a hard value for a 6.0 in today’s market, but a fair estimate would put the price around $130.
Why is this comic book valuable?
With only nine copies known to exist, it’s easy to see why issue #9 is so rarely traded.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40 | $125 | $250 | $500 | $1,500 | $450 |
Issue #10
What's All-American Men of War #10 worth in 2024?
Like other issues in the All-American Men of War series, #10 is not easily found. The 1954 issue only has 4 sales tracked by CGC. The most valuable of those sales happened in 2010, when an 8.0 copy went for $215. The minimum price on record was a surprising $35 for a 4.0 copy in 2005. Today, a 6.0 copy is worth roughly $150, making this valuable but not a record-setter for the series.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #10 is similar to its peers in that there are few known copies. The CGC census only lists five.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $60 | $150 | $300 | $900 | $350 |
Issue #28
What's All-American Men of War #28 worth in 2024?
All-American Men of War #28 is worth around $225 today (at a 6.0 grade). Compared to the record sale of $538 (a 7.0 copy sold in 2007), this appears to be a comic that retains consistent value. Lower-quality copies can be found for significantly less money. In 2011, a 4.0 copy was sold for $74.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #28 premiered in 1955. Since then, copies have become harder to find, with only 15 listed on the CGC census.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 | $150 | $300 | $600 | $1,800 | $550 |
Issue #61
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $75 | $150 | $300 | $1,100 | $240 |
Issue #67
What's All-American Men of War #67 worth in 2024?
Since its release in 1959, All-American Men of War #67 has barely traded enough to present a consistent value. In VF condition, the issue was valued at $971 in 2008. While the lowest recorded price was $80 for a 5.5 in 2014, prices have since increased. Today, a 6.0 copy is likely worth $600.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #67 is considerably easier to find than some of the earlier issues in the series, even though only 26 copies are known to exist. This issue includes stories The Clean Sweep!, Break Through and more.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $150 | $350 | $800 | $2,000 | $975 |
Issue #82
What's All-American Men of War #82 worth in 2024?
Released in 1960, All-American Men of War is currently worth around $230 (at 6.0 grade). Of course, in NM the comic sold for $925 in 2014. Meanwhile, a 4.0 grade sold for just $31 in 2011. The value of the issue, like many comics, varies widely with the copy’s condition.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Originals of #82 are around, but they aren’t abundant. Currently, there are 17 copies being tracked by the CGC census, and they range in quality from 9.0 to 3.5.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $40 | $175 | $350 | $1,200 | $1,100 |