The Brave and the Bold, #128
Published: July 1976
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"You're both master escape artists! So free yourselves...or be frozen to death in seconds!"
Characters
- Batman
- Mister Miracle
- Big Barda
- Oberon
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Superman Saves the Earth
"Must reach the meeting of the interstellar council before it's too late!"
Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Interior front cover advertisement that circulated across DC titles cover-dated 1977, during the peak of the Hostess/DC partnership.
Death by the Ounce
Part 1 - Vanished - - the Richest Man in the World
"The entire city's covered, Commissioner!"
Characters
- Batman
- Mister Miracle
- James Gordon
- Big Barda
- Oberon
Special Magic Set Offer from Charms
Story Notes
Ad for toys available with Charms pops' wrappers.
Make Big Money!
"This easy way...we supply everything"
Story Notes
Advertisement for a free engraving kit.
The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries
"You've tangled with the Hungries before."
Part 2 - The Hag Behind the Gun
"Incredible! The Shah snatched as if by magic!"
Characters
- Batman
- Mister Miracle
- Granny Goodness
- James Gordon
- Big Barda
- Oberon
"Look, friends! You can win your choice of neat prizes free regularly plus as much as $2.00 to $10.00 cash every week!"
Story Notes
Before page 5 of Quest for a Stolen Soul.
A Super Celebration!
Story Notes
Mail order coupon for DC Limited Collectors Editions.
Now You Can Use Isokinetics
"New breakthru in muscle building!!"
Make Money Fast!
"Start making money at once in your spare time..."
Comic Book Savers
"Okay, collector, you've been clamoring for something to protect your ultra-valuable DC Collector's Classics..."
Catch More Fish, Bigger Fish...or Your Money Back!
"Action Lure swims, dives, flops like a crippled minnow!"
Out, Super Heroes - - Amazing World of DC Comics Number 11 Belongs to the Super Villains!
Featuring Amazing World of DC Comics
We Can Put DC Comics Right in Your Mail Box
"Since we consistently aim to put out the styles of comics that will most satisfy our readers..."
Characters
- Batman
- Robin
Story Notes
Subscription order form.
The Secret of Teaching Yourself Music
"Why keep depriving yourself of the thrill of making your own music?"
The World Famous New American Physique Chest Developer
"A fabulously successful total system for new big chest increase"
Write Right Now!
Featuring S. Schwarz & Co.
Part 3 - Goodbye to Granny
"You! How...where?"
Characters
- Batman
- Mister Miracle
- Granny Goodness
- James Gordon
- Big Barda
- Oberon
- Shah
Justice for All Includes Children 5
"Sure is hot."
Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Story Notes
Published as a public service by National Periodical Publications, Inc. in cooperation with the National Center for Juvenile Justice, the Research Division of the National Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
DC Salutes the Bicentennial with a Great Free Offer!
Featuring Bicentennial Buckle
"Collect them, save them and then send them!"
Story Notes
Promotional ad announcing DC’s 1976 Bicentennial cover-heading program. Readers are instructed to collect at least 25 different July and August 1976 issues featuring special red-white-blue “DC Salutes the Bicentennial†banners. By mailing in the clipped cover headings, fans could receive a free antiqued silver-finish metal Superman belt buckle. The ad lists all qualifying issues and provides a sample banner to cut out, along with a mail-in coupon.
Credits
- Script: Davy Demol
Story Notes
Letters or comments from David A. Jones, David Jim Dever, Robert Gustive, Joe Peluso, Burt Fowler, Jim Planack, Scott Taylor, Jerry Rosen, Thomas Russon and John Jesse.
Powerful Muscles Fast!!!
"Fastest muscle building system known to man!"
Many Happy Landings and Launchings
"Introducing Monogram's New Speedee-Bilt Flying Models"
Story Notes
Advertising Monogram's Speedee-Bilt Flying Model planes.
Your Game Is Specialized. Now Your Glove Is, Too!
"If you catch or play first, you need a specialized glove to do the job right."
Story Notes
Art attributed to Jack Davis. Matches Davis’s known Spalding sports-ad style from the mid-1970s, including characteristic exaggerated anatomy, loose brush line, and humorous motion poses.