{"product_id":"men-of-war-1-2011-nm-copy","title":"Men of War # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e, released on September 7, 2011, launched a new modern-day war series as part of DC Comics' New 52 initiative. Written by Ivan Brandon with art by Tom Derenick, the series reimagines the \"Sgt. Rock\" legacy by placing it in a gritty, contemporary combat setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main story follows Corporal Joseph Rock, the headstrong grandson of the legendary WWII hero Sgt. Frank Rock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Mission: Rock leads Easy Company, a team of ex-military contractors, into an unnamed war-torn region to rescue a captured U.S. senator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Superhuman Twist: Unlike traditional war stories, this series takes place in the broader DC Universe. During the mission, the team encounters a mysterious, unidentified superhuman on the battlefield, adding a fantastical element to the standard military action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBackup Story: The issue includes a second story titled \"Human Shields, Part 1\" by Jonathan Vankin and Phil Winslade. It follows a pair of Navy SEALs, \"Ice\" and \"Tracker,\" who are pinned down by a sniper while conducting a reconnaissance mission to blow up an insurgent ammo dump. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCorporal Joseph Rock: A skilled but insubordinate soldier who refuses promotions and carries the heavy burden of his grandfather's legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSergeant Torisi: A tough, gruff commander who oversees Rock's mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEasy Company: A group of elite contractors formerly in the military.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Ice\" (Jonah Berg) \u0026amp; \"Tracker\" (Trachsel): Navy SEALs featured in the backup story who must navigate a high-stakes compromise in enemy territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627279073380,"sku":"BF411","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_02_16_18_37_856.jpg?v=1767392451","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/men-of-war-1-2011-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}