Showcase #53 — VG- (3.5)
DC Comics, December 1964
Silver Age · War / Anthology · 36 pages · 12¢ cover price
Showcase #53 is a Silver Age DC anthology issue anchored by a Joe Kubert cover and a lineup of war-themed stories showcasing some of DC’s strongest creators of the era. The issue features “The Battlefield Jury” starring GI Joe (DC’s war character), written by Robert Kanigher with art by Joe Kubert and Irv Novick, alongside additional short features that emphasize action, tension, and moral consequence.
Other contents include “Hot Corner” (Kanigher/Kubert), “Frogman S.O.S.!” scripted by Bob Haney with art by Russ Heath, and “Battle Arithmetic” by Haney with pencils by Ross Andru and inks by Mike Esposito. Together, the stories offer a compact snapshot of mid-1960s DC war storytelling, with strong visual storytelling and classic Silver Age pacing.
A solid, creator-rich Showcase issue appealing to collectors of DC anthologies, war comics, and Joe Kubert material.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
VG- (3.5). Moderate wear consistent with the grade, including handling and age-related wear typical of mid-1960s DC comics. Overall structure remains intact with presentable eye appeal.
Showcase #53 — VG- (3.5)
DC Comics, December 1964
Silver Age · War / Anthology · 36 pages · 12¢ cover price
Showcase #53 is a Silver Age DC anthology issue anchored by a Joe Kubert cover and a lineup of war-themed stories showcasing some of DC’s strongest creators of the era. The issue features “The Battlefield Jury” starring GI Joe (DC’s war character), written by Robert Kanigher with art by Joe Kubert and Irv Novick, alongside additional short features that emphasize action, tension, and moral consequence.
Other contents include “Hot Corner” (Kanigher/Kubert), “Frogman S.O.S.!” scripted by Bob Haney with art by Russ Heath, and “Battle Arithmetic” by Haney with pencils by Ross Andru and inks by Mike Esposito. Together, the stories offer a compact snapshot of mid-1960s DC war storytelling, with strong visual storytelling and classic Silver Age pacing.
A solid, creator-rich Showcase issue appealing to collectors of DC anthologies, war comics, and Joe Kubert material.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
VG- (3.5). Moderate wear consistent with the grade, including handling and age-related wear typical of mid-1960s DC comics. Overall structure remains intact with presentable eye appeal.
