Sad Sack

    (Harvey, 1949-1982, 1992-1993, 2005)
™ and ©1968 Harvey Features Syndicate
Lorne-Harvey begins as publisher with #288

Originally created by George Baker for the servicemen’s weekly “Yank,” Sad Sack was the proverbial loser who seemed woefully out of place in the Army. Following the war, Sad Sack (and his creator) were released into civilian life, an adjustment which ill suited the character. Luckily, Harvey Comics bought rights to Sad Sack in 1949, and launched this series. Shortly afterward, in 1951, Sad Sack rejoined the military and once again became a fan favorite. A virtual comrade to Beetle Bailey, he shares the former’s ability to mess up any task, and to create havoc out of the simplest assignment. He differentiated himself primarily in being slightly less lazy, but a great deal more pathetic.

This long-running series continued until 1982, with a brief revival a decade later.
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Sad Sack #95

July, 1959
Cover Price: $0.10
1 copy available for $4.32 		  
Sad Sack #158

October, 1964
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $5.00 		  
Sad Sack #164

April, 1965
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $19.99 		  
Sad Sack #166

June, 1965
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $14.99 		  
Sad Sack #173

January, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
2 copies available from $3.50 		  
Sad Sack #177

May, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $5.75 		  
Sad Sack #181

September, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $3.00 		  
Sad Sack #193

September, 1967
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $1.10 		  
Sad Sack #194

October, 1967
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $0.40 		  
Sad Sack #195

November, 1967
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $11.50 		  
Sad Sack #197

January, 1968
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $2.75 		  
Sad Sack #202

October, 1968
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $0.50 		  
Sad Sack #203

November, 1968
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $3.00 		  
Sad Sack #209

October, 1969
Cover Price: $0.15
1 copy available for $2.00 		  
Sad Sack #214

July, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
1 copy available for $3.50 		  
Sad Sack #223

November, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $4.99 		  
Sad Sack #228

September, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $5.00 		  
Sad Sack #229

November, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $5.99 		  
Sad Sack #234

September, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $1.25 		  
Sad Sack #236

January, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $2.99 		  
Sad Sack #240

September, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $3.99 		  
Sad Sack #241

November, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
2 copies available from $2.75 		  
Sad Sack #245

July, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $1.75 		  
Sad Sack #246

September, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $4.75 		  
Sad Sack #247

November, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
2 copies available from $2.99 		  
Sad Sack #251

July, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $4.98 		  
Sad Sack #252

September, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $4.25 		  
Sad Sack #258

September, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
1 copy available for $3.00 		  
Sad Sack #265

November, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $3.50 		  
Sad Sack #266

January, 1979
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $4.99 		  
Sad Sack #267

March, 1979
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $3.99 		  
Sad Sack #268

May, 1979
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $0.50 		  
Sad Sack #269

July, 1979
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $1.75 		  
Sad Sack #275

July, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
1 copy available for $2.75 		  
Sad Sack #278

January, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $3.99 		  
Sad Sack #280

May, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
2 copies available from $1.99 		  
Sad Sack #288

November, 1979
Cover Price: $2.75
1 copy available for $49.98