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by Robert Kanigher (Author), Joe Kubert (Illustrator)
DC Comics proudly salutes legendary comics artist and educator Joe Kubert with this collection of tales honoring one of his most popular characters--Sgt. Rock!
In recognition of what would have been Kubert's centennial, several of his most beloved wartime stories, featuring what is arguably his most popular character, are presented here in fully restored color to showcase the detail, dynamics, and emotional weight of Kubert's incomparable style. Whether he was drawing characters in the heat of battle or having quiet moments before the storm, Kubert was a master storyteller whose legacy lives on at The Kubert School. This deluxe hardcover features stories from G.I. Combat #68; Our Army at War #83, #91, #117, #135, #141, #158, #165, #196, #233, and #238; Sgt. Rock #302-304 and #368; Sgt. Rock Special #1; Joe Kubert Presents #5; and Showcase #45. Plus, never-before-seen original Sgt. Rock artwork and brand-new forewords by artist Andy Kubert (Flashpoint, Superman: Up in the Sky) and writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place).Author Biography
Joe Kubert was a master storyteller whose career spanned from the Golden Age of comics into the modern era. His most iconic work on Sgt. Rock brought depth, empathy, and a ground-level view of World War II to mainstream comics, while projects like Fax from Sarajevo and Yossel: April 19, 1943 explored real-world trauma with unflinching honesty. As founder of The Kubert School, he mentored generations of artists and writers, leaving an enduring legacy not only on the page, but in the industry itself.
Alongside Joe Kubert's defining visuals, this collection features work from Russ Heath (Enemy Ace, G.I. Combat), Sam Glanzman (U.S.S. Stevens), Jerry Grandenetti (The Haunted Tank), Jack Abel (The Losers), John Severin (Two-Fisted Tales), Lee Elias (Black Cat), Frank Thorne (Red Sonja), and others. Their distinct storytelling styles complement Kubert's, expanding the emotional range of Easy Company's world--from claustrophobic foxholes to the haunted calm after battle.
Number of Pages: 328
Dimensions: 1.45 x 10.22 x 6.98 IN
Publication Date: September 15, 2026
