The Brave and the Bold, #113
Published: June-July 1974
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Issue Contents:
The 50-Story Killer
Characters
- Batman
- Metal Men [Lead, Tin, Platinum, Gold, Iron, Mercury]
- Hawkman (inset)
- Viking Prince (inset)
- Green Arrow (inset)
- Speedy (inset)
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Pencils: George Papp
- Pencils: Raphaël Morellon
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Inks: George Papp
- Inks: Raphaël Morellon
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Story Notes
Interior front cover.
Brave and Bold Contents
Characters
- Batman
- Metal Men [Platinum
- Gold
- Lead
- Iron
- Mercury
- Tin]
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
- Pencils: Pat Broderick
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Pat Broderick
- Inks: Jack Abel
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Table of contents and indicia information.
The 50-Story Killer!
"A fresh Spring breeze whips bright flags and budding trees as an enthusiastic crowd listens to brave and ringing words..."
Characters
- Batman
- Metal Men [Tin, Iron, Mercury, Platinum, Gold, Lead]
- Alfred Pennyworth
- James Gordon
- John Higgins
- Charles Morgan
[The 50-Story Killer!] Part 2: Tower of Hostages
"Shocked and baffled, Bruce Wayne flips from channel to channel of the vast building's closed-circuit TV system..."
Characters
- Batman
- Metal Men [Tin, Iron, Mercury, Platinum, Gold, Lead]
- Alfred Pennyworth
- James Gordon
- John Higgins
- Charles Morgan
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Story Notes
Membership application/mail in coupon for the terms outlined in the advertisement.
[The 50-Story Killer!] Part 3: What Price One Batman?
"Now through the silent skyscraper with its cargo of sleeping hostages the Masked Manhunter flits..."
Characters
- Batman
- Metal Men [Tin, Iron, Mercury, Platinum, Gold, Lead]
- Alfred Pennyworth
- James Gordon
- John Higgins
- Charles Morgan
The World's Three Most Dangerous Arrows
"You mustn't fire that arrow, G.A.! You can't! It will kill you!"
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Creature of a Thousand Shapes!
"That strange animal – – firing lightning bursts from its antlers!"
Characters
- Hawkman [Katar Hol]
- Hawkgirl [Shayera]
- Mavis Trent
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Introduction and origin of Hawkman and Hawkgirl (revival), told in four parts. Page count confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Shayera's last name is "Thal", as revealed in Brave and the Bold #42, "Menace of the Dragonfly Raiders", page 15. In the first few issues, Shayera's secret identity is spelled both "Shiera" and "Shierra", but settles on Shiera.
The Super Foes Are Here!
"Look for this emblem for the real thing"
Characters
- Joker
- Mr. Mxyzptlx
- Riddler
- Penguin
- Shazam
- Robin
- Batman
- Superman
- Aquaman
- Tarzan
Story Notes
Advertisement features the Official World's Greatest Super-Heroes emblem for this Mego toy line.
Write Right Now!
Magic!
Story Notes
Mail order form from Stancraft Products.
All Full Scale Battle Games Processed In 48 Hours
Story Notes
Mail order from Helen of Toy in New York.
Thank you, DC Fans...
"For making our First Famous Collectors' editions a complete success!"
Story Notes
Mail order for DC Famous 1st Edition Classics
Double Clues #1
Action Fish Lure Swims by its Own Power!
"Catch more fish, bigger fish, or your money back!"
Shop by Mail (1)
Story Notes
Mail order for novelty advertisements.
Monster S-I-Z-E Monsters
"Just imagine your friends shock when they walk into your room and see the Monster reaching out..."
Story Notes
Mail order form from Honor House.
In the Beginning Were the Words
"The rumors of my birth were not exaggerated..."
Characters
- Bob Haney
Credits
- Script: Bob Haney
Story Notes
Text article with an inset photo of Bob Haney includes autobiographical information on the writer.
The Brave and the Bold Co-Stars
"I promised you another look at my former partners, and the Batman never breaks his word!"
Storyline
Batman narrates this sequence and presents brief synopses of his former partners.
Characters
- The Spectre
- The Creeper
- The Phantom Stranger
- The Demon
- Adam Strange
- Wildcat
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
- Pencils: Pat Broderick
- Pencils: Gerry Talaoc
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Pat Broderick
- Inks: Gerry Talaoc
- Inks: Mike Royer
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Letters: Ben Oda
The Man Who Conquered the Challengers
"Multi-Man's newest power lets him make like a bird!"
Characters
- The Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan, Professor Haley, Red Ryan, Rocky Davis]
- Multi-Man
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Bob Brown
- Inks: Bob Brown
- Letters: Stan Starkman (uncertain)
- Editing: Jack Schiff
Credits
- Script: Murray Boltinoff
- Script: Jim Aparo
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
Story Notes
Includes bio and caricature of Jim Aparo. Letters or comments from Dave Pfell, Jerry Bangley, Mike Brown, Steven Hornbeck, Sean McInerney, Clint Thomas, Jim Bailey, Clarence Rutherford Arlen L. Schumer, Joe Peluso, Bob Abrahams, Ronnie Blair, T. E. Pouncey, Joshua Case, Joe Filice, Bob Rodi, Barry Horovitz, Glen Liford, Michael Chang Sue, Mark Wildberger, Chris Padovaro, Joe Williams, Janet L. Hetherington, Johnny Hannigan, Scott Taylor, D. C. Loney, Pietro Martin, Pvt Paul Dale Roberts, Paul Emrath, J. P. Thill, Jeff Gibbs, Ray Stevenson, Craig Butler, Mary Evry, Evan David, David Seidman and Eric Primislow.
The Figurehead of the Burning Sea!
"What mysteries did her eyes reveal?"
Characters
- The Viking Prince
Credits
- Script: Bob Haney
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
DC Brings You the New 100 Pg. Super-Spectacular
Featuring Superman Family
Solution to Double Clues #1 (1)
Credits
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Joe Letterese
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Story Notes
Promotional advertisement for World's Finest Comics #224.
Karate
"The total self-defense system"
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Story Notes
Interior back cover.
Zingers!
"They're the heaviest, hairiest fistfuls of muscle ever!"
Story Notes
Back cover.