The Brave and the Bold, #174 Direct
Published: May 1981
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Chaos at the Court of the Cosmos!
Storyline
A gigantic green knight on horseback leaps from the Central Power Battery.
Characters
- Batman
- Bruce Wayne
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Guardians of the Universe
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Inks: Jim Aparo
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Free 1981 Catalog 1600 Novelties
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On inside front cover.
To Trap an Immortal
Storyline
Batman has Green Lantern enlist the aid of The Old Timer, now a mortal on the planet Maltus, to help discern which of the Guardians is actually Sinestro in disguise, who has tapped into the Central Power Battery.
Characters
- Batman
- Bruce Wayne
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Sinestro
- Guardians of the Universe
- Old Timer
- Black Canary [Dinah Lance] (flashback)
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (flashback)
- The Green Lantern Corps [Malet Dasim
- Chaselon
- The Green Man
- others unnamed]
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Jim Aparo
Story Notes
Story continues from The Brave and the Bold #173. References Green Lantern #76-81.
Now the Number Yum Taste Is Even Yummier.
Story Notes
Ad for bubble gum. On first page between pages 4-5 of Green Lantern story.
For a World of Fun...Grow Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
Story Notes
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation. On second page between pages 4-5 of Green Lantern story.
An Arrow in Time
Storyline
Green Arrow saves a cable car from falling when its cable snaps, and makes sure the kids inside have Hostess Fruit Pies to eat while they await rescue.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company in comic strip format. Between pages 8-9 of Green Lantern story.
We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On top of page between pages 13-14 of Green Lantern story.
Strong Arms Make All the Difference!
Story Notes
Ad for body building book. On bottom of page between pages 13-14 of Green Lantern story.
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Featuring DC Comics
Storyline
Superman's favorite newsstand is sold out of his favorite comics, but DC's Carol Fein gets him a subscription.
Characters
- Superman
- Tommy
- Carol Fein
Credits
- Script: Todd Klein
- Pencils: Todd Klein
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Credits from Klein.
Bishop's Sacrifice
Storyline
Nemesis escapes a Scotland Yard agent, digs up a clue about who captured Sir Robert, and is attacked by men who have kidnapped Valerie Foxworth.
Characters
- Nemesis
- Michael Bochus
- Valerie Foxworth
- Noel Chesterton
- Rod
- Holt
- Lord Peter
Credits
- Script: Cary Burkett
- Pencils: Dan Spiegle
- Inks: Dan Spiegle
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Story continues from The Brave and the Bold #173; story continues in The Brave and the Bold #175.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for high school rings, novelties, body building, comics, martial arts training, the March of Dimes, and more. Between pages 4-5 of Nemesis story.
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Letters from Neil Ahlquist and Jeff DeMos.
Credits
- Script: Cesar Samaniego
Story Notes
Average copies distributed past 12 months: 109,180. Actual copies of latest issue distributed: 98,353.
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Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts. On inside back cover.
First Edition Collector Series
Story Notes
Ad for baseball cards for 1981 season, showing cards of Mike Schmidt and George Brett. On back cover.