Our Army at War #96
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Last Stand for Easy!", Sgt. Rock faces a brutal test of duty and resilience as his unit is pushed to the edge. When the Captain pulls him from the front line to serve as a clerk, Rock’s instinct to lead is stifled—until a Nazi tank breaches their post, forcing him to reclaim his place in the fight. Written by Robert Kanigher and drawn with gritty precision by Joe Kubert, this powerful issue captures the weight of command and sacrifice. The cover by Jerry Grandenetti vividly captures the moment of crisis, a 10-cent glimpse into the heart of war in 1960.
In "Last Stand for Easy!", Sgt. Rock—always leading the charge through the chaos of war—finds himself pulled from the front lines after being wounded, reassigned to a clerical role handing out supplies. When a Nazi tank suddenly breaches the post, Rock must act fast, grabbing a rocket from the Captain’s hand to turn the tide. The story captures the weight of duty and the quiet heroism of a man who never stops fighting, even when told to stay back.
In the Pacific theater of 1960, a daring fighter pilot known for his skill and misfortune finds himself on the brink of being grounded after yet another aircraft is lost to disaster. Ordered to "bring back your ship!" or face the consequences, he takes off in a Corsair—only to return flying a captured Japanese fighter. The twist? He ditched, was rescued by the enemy, and stole the plane to turn the tide. His CO is stunned, but lets the victory stand—this time. But next time...
In the skies over Hill 39, two paratroopers—one a seasoned German, the other a green American GI—crash into each other mid-descent, their chutes entangled in a desperate dance of survival. Stranded together in the wreckage of a lost tank, they’re forced into a brutal, face-to-face clash that leaves only one standing to face the final climb.
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↩ Reprints Our Fighting Forces #6 (1955)
Reprinted in Our Army at War #229 (1971), Choc #14 (1987), The Sgt. Rock Archives #1 (2002), Showcase Presents: Sgt. Rock #1 (2008)
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