Sgt. Rock
Creation & Design
Sgt. Rock was created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert, debuting in the late 1950s as a gritty, realistic portrayal of a soldier during World War II.Early Years
Initially appearing in 'Our Army at War', Sgt. Rock quickly became a staple of war comics, known for his leadership of Easy Company and his unyielding bravery in battle.Character Development
Over the decades, Sgt. Rock has evolved from a simple war hero to a complex character representing the sacrifices and struggles of soldiers, often reflecting on the moral ambiguities of war.Cultural Reception
Sgt. Rock has been critically acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of war and its impact on soldiers, earning a dedicated fanbase.Character Details
Real Name:
Frank Rock
Aliases:
Sgt. Rock, The Rock
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Easy Company, Allied Forces
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Tactical genius, Skilled marksman
Equipment:
M1 Garand rifle, Combat gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown
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All-American Men of War #28
DC
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1955
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Sgt. Rock
G.I. Combat #67
Quality
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1958
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tank Killer
G.I. Combat #68
Quality
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1959
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of Sgt. Rock
All-American Men of War #67
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gunner & Sarge
Our Army at War #81
DC
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1959
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of Sgt. Rock
Our Army at War #82
DC
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1959
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Sgt. Rock
Our Army at War #83
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Sgt. Rock - two panel cameo in issue #82
1st full appearance of Sgt. Rock - two panel cameo in issue #82
Our Army at War #88
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
First issue exclusive to Sgt. Rock stories
Our Army at War #91
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti
Our Army at War #128
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sgt. Rock
1st appearance of Sgt. Krupp
Showcase #45
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sgt. Rock retold
Brave and the Bold, The #52
DC
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1964
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of Lt. Johnny Cloud and Sgt. Rock
Our Army at War #148
DC
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1964
•
Vol. 1
Sgt. Rock becomes General
G.I. Combat #138
Quality
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1969
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of The Losers: Captain Storm, Gunner, Sarge, Johnny Cloud
1st team appearance of The Losers: Captain Storm, Gunner, Sarge, Johnny Cloud
Our Fighting Forces #123
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of The Losers: Captain Storm, Gunner, Sarge, Johnny Cloud
2nd team appearance of The Losers: Captain Storm, Gunner, Sarge, Johnny Cloud
Our Army at War #280
DC
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1975
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Vol. 1
Anniversary issue celebrating the 200th appearance of Sgt. Rock
G.I. Combat #244
Quality
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1982
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Vol. 1
Death of Slim Stryker
1st team appearance of The Mercenaries
Variant cover art by Joe Kubert featuring Sgt. Rock
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