The Brave and the Bold, #1
Published: August-September 1955
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The Brave and the Bold!
Characters
- The Golden Gladiator (mainstream Universe)
- Jon (mainstream Universe)
- Brian Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Marcus (mainstream Universe)
- The Silent Knight (mainstream Universe)
- The Viking Prince (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Russ Heath
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Irv Novick
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Kanigher has stated in more than one interview (Comics Journal, Alter Ego) that he did basic layouts and wrote the copy for all of his covers. Logo design credit from Todd Klein via his Facebook page, used with permission.
"Hi there, Pal! Win some of these 100 Silver Anniversary Prizes!"
Storyline
Body-building ad.
Characters
- George Jowett
- John Sill
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Thunder of the Chariots!
Storyline
Marcus, a young shepherd, is grabbed and falsely accused of attacking a Praetor by the conniving soldier Cinna. Sentenced to a slave galley for life, Marcus becomes a muscled giant. He saves the crew from a loose lion by slinging his chain. He's sold to Cinna and handed to the gladiators and trained. He beats down hated rivals and rides a bull, despite sabotaged weapons from Cinna. He even wins the chariot race with only a shield. He's given the golden helmet and breastplate of the Golden Gladiator - but Cinna plots revenge.
Characters
- Cinna (mainstream Universe)
- Clodius Crassus (mainstream Universe)
- The Golden Gladiator (mainstream Universe)
- Lucia (mainstream Universe)
- Marcus (mainstream Universe)
- Caius
- Crixus
- Cotta
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
1) Indicia is on the first page of this story. 2) Marcus's story echoes SPARTACUS, the 1951 novel by Howard Fast, which became the 1960 movie starring Kirk Douglas.
Featuring DC Comics
"To the boys and girls of America..."
Storyline
House ads for Action Comics #206 and Detective Comics #221.
Characters
- Superman
- Lois Lane
- Batman
- Robin
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
Battle for the Dragon Ship!
Storyline
A blond Viking is pulled from the water, but has no memory of his past. Gunna names him "Jon, the Shining, [after] the great Viking Prince of old!" But a spy knows him and reports to Baron Thorvald that "the youth" still lives. The spy threatens Jon's hosts, but gets a surprise as he fights with fish net, sword, and anything handy. Baron Thorvald comes in a dragon ship to capture him. The Viking Prince has himself shot from a catapult to tear the dragonship sail. He brawls with Vikings as Thorvald jumps overboard. Together they'll fight tyranny, as Jon seeks his lost identity.
Characters
- Gunnda (mainstream Universe)
- Jon (mainstream Universe)
- Captain Olaf (mainstream Universe)
- Thorvald (mainstream Universe)
- The Viking Prince (mainstream Universe)
- Sardluck (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
The Sea Rovers
Characters
- Vikings
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Jerry Grandenetti
- Inks: Jerry Grandenetti
Story Notes
Script and art credits verified from copies of DC editorial records sent to Gene Reed from Nelson Bridwell in 1986.
Binky Says: "Never Underestimate a New Idea!"
Characters
- Binky
- Allergy
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
The Fighting Legions of Rome
Storyline
A short acount of how the Roman Legionnaires were organized.
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
- Colors: Luca Maresca
Story Notes
Script credit verified from copies of DC editorial records sent to Gene Reed from Nelson Bridwell in 1986.
Duel in Forest Perilous!
Storyline
Sir Edwin Kent dies in a joust because Sir Oswald Bane sabotaged his lance. His son Brian, an orphan, cannot take the throne until he's a knight. Tough Sir Grot trains the boy relentlessly, but no one can handle the hawk Slasher. Squire Brian chases the hawk into the Forest Perilous and finds a suit of armor with a hawk emblem. He dons it just as knights try to seize a girl. Keeping silent lest he's exposed (as a mere squire, not a knight), he drives them off with Slasher's help. He leaves the suit hanging and finds everyone in the castle talks about the mysterious Silent Knight!
Characters
- Sir Oswald Bane (mainstream Universe)
- Lady Celia (mainstream Universe)
- Sir Grot (mainstream Universe)
- Brian Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Sir Edwin Kent (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- The Silent Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Slasher (mainstream Universe)
- Celia's Father (introduction, unnamed)
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Irv Novick often initialed his splash pages with a small colophon, a circle with "IN" or maybe "Irv" inside.
Featuring Laughing Arena
"It's a grudge race!"
Storyline
Roman gladiator arena humor.
Characters
- Maximus
- Minimus
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Irwin Hasen
Story Notes
Script and art credits verified from copies of DC editorial records sent to Gene Reed from Nelson Bridwell in 1986.
Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla
Storyline
Ad to recruit salespeople for Cloverine Brand Salve, a product of the Wilson Chemical Co.
Credits
- Script: Ray Thompson (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
- Letters: Ray Thompson
Need Extra Spending Money?
Story Notes
Ad to recruit salespeople for greeting cards.
For Super Summer Fun! Buy and Shoot a Daisy Air Rifle!
Storyline
Ad for several models of Daisy Air Rifles and a coupon for odering the Red Ryder Gun Book.
Story Notes
Back cover.