Our Army at War #295
Published and © by DC, August 1976
Title: “The Devil in Paradise”
Synopsis: After Easy Company takes a German town, Sgt. Rock ends up in a mano-a-mano battle in nearby woods.
Writer: Robert Kanigher
Artist: Frank Redondo
Review: While the cover hints at a Revolutionary-War story, this lead feature remains rooted in the World-War-II milieu. Robert Kanigher’s script mixes common themes – from the green soldier’s introduction to the unfairness of war to the moral gray of battle – but doesn’t explore them with depth. The art lacks professional polish.
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Title: “Sgt. York: Medal of Honor”
Synopsis: A real-life conscientious objector goes on to become one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I.
Writer: Uncredited
Artist: Norman Maurer
Review: Despite its real-world origins, this story fails to explore why a soldier changed his views about the morality of war.
Grade (for the entire issue): C
Cool factor: The iconic Joe Kubert cover brings this issue’s grade up to average.
Not-so-cool factor: Said cover has nothing to do with this issue’s interior content.
Notable: This issue also includes a “War Games” one-pager by Sergio Aragonés.
Collector’s note: According to MyComicShop.com, there is a Mark Jewelers variant of this issue.
Character quotable: “R-Rock … Sergeant … 409966 …” – Sgt. Rock, man of few words
Editor’s note: This review was written May 7, 2026.
