Showcase Presents: Sgt. Rock, Vol. 1

Showcase Presents: Sgt. Rock #1

by Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney, Joe Kubert

Presents the heroic adventures of war comics hero Sgt. Frank Rock, an ordinary soldier who became a symbol of patriotism during World War II.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, War, Fiction, Dc Comics

544 pages, Paperback

First published November 14, 2007

About the author

See also as Bob Kanigher

One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles.
His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.

Reviews

[Rick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Graphically speaking this book should rate higher than I've placed it. The art by Joe Kubert is fantastic. Beautiful, simple illustrations that convey the story in ways that words cannot. Unfortunately the stories themselves are endlessly repetitive and monotonous. There is little point in reading more than two or three stories because they endlessly retell the same thing. This was produced before the concept of continuity came into the industry, so each story stands on its own. This is fine, except that now we have a collection of this stuff that seems to never end. I had been looking forward to reading through the next volumes of this series, now I doubt I will find the time. Had it not been for Kubert's artistic contributions, I would have only given this a single star rating.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though these stories were before my time, I loved Sgt Rock as a kid. Very nostalgic.

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of all the old war comics that I love, Sgt. Rock stands slightly taller.