The Brave and the Bold, #4
Published: February-March 1956
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The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous!
Credits
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Irv Novick's initials "IN" are hidden in the bolt end at lower left.
Draw Me...
Storyline
Ad for an art correspondence school.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous
Storyline
A "Robber Baron" and his gang steal from anyone passing through the Forest Perilous. Sir Edwin hides his jewels on Lady Celia's mule, unknown to her. Squire Brian overhears and dons his Silent Knight guise. With the aid of Slasher the hawk, he finds the hidden castle, scales the vines, beats down the robbers, and escapes with Lady Celia and the jewels. But she's seen his "flashing eyes" somewhere, and wonders...
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Featuring Knights of the Square Table
"Begone from my daughter's presence, Sir Gillyhad..."
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Irwin Hasen
They're Number 1 on My Christmas List
Storyline
Ad for Winchester Roller Skates.
Characters
- Wings Winchester
- Winnie Winchester
Buzzy Asks: "Do You Know How to Be a Good Baby-Sitter?"
Storyline
Tips on successful baby-sitting.
Characters
- Buzzy
- Susie
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
The Whirling Warriors!
Storyline
At the winter festival, Jon the Viking Prince would dance with Gunnda, but Toke the Red-Bearded claims a dance. The competitors shall accomplish three feats. First they scale a mountain to fetch a tern's egg, but Jon is pushed into the ocean and battles a giant sea otter. In a ski race, he's buried under snow, but uses Gunnda's cloak as a sail and wins. Finally the two battle tied to a tall pole, swinging and chopping with axes. Jon swings high and cuts Toke down - winning a dance with the fair Gunnda.
Credits
- Script: Bob Haney
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Daisy Gunbook Ready
Characters
- Fess Parker
Story Notes
Ad for the new Daisy Gunbook plus an Arrowhead charm sold by Daisy Manufacturing Company.
100 Toy Soldiers $1.25
Story Notes
Ad for plastic toy soldiers that come in their own storage locker, sold by Josely Co.
Featuring Laughing Arena
"What a contest!"
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Irwin Hasen
Knights in Armor
Storyline
How knights' armor changes over the years.
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
- Colors: Luca Maresca
Captive Champion!
Storyline
Crafty Cinna, who would assassinate the Emperor of Rome, goads a collector of golden treasures to ambush the Golden Gladiator with nets in the forest. Marcus must fight in a secret arena, for Lucia, Cinna's niece, is threatened. Marcus fights a chariot with a broken sword, dumps the horses, seizes the chariot, and thunders away with Lucia in his arms! She tells him, "If I wanted a calm life, my darling, I would have fallen in love with a poet - not a gladiator!"
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
"That record'll repeat itself forever!!"
Characters
- Fearless Fosdick
Identify Even the Strangest Stamps--at a Glance!
Story Notes
Ad for the Philatelic World Map & Guide plus a packet of foreign stamps.
Do You Need Extra Money?
Story Notes
Ad to recruit salespeople for greeting cards.
Friends! Here's Here's How to Get at Almost No Cost Your New Real, Live Miniature Dog
Characters
- Mrs. Ruth Long
Story Notes
Ad for a studio that makes tinted enlargements from 5 x 7 snapshots.
Given - Given - Given
Story Notes
Ad to recruit salespeople for Cloverine Brand Salve. Back cover.