The Brave and the Bold ##190
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
September 1982
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Batman travels to the planet Rann to investigate the apparent murder of his longtime ally Adam Strange. The story features Alanna Strange and explores a mystery titled 'Who Killed Adam Strange?'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible name written in ink (Eddie) over the mid-right illustration; significant spine stress with color-breaking ticks; heavy color-breaking vertical crease/fold running through the left side of the cover; blunting and wear at the corners; minor surface scuffing and edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $5 to $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $100-$150, but lower grades rarely trade as slabbed assets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading exceeds the potential market value of the book in this condition. The ink writing on the cover and the heavy vertical crease significantly limit the grade potential.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; features a team-up between Batman and Adam Strange; classic Jim Aparo cover and interior art; includes appearance of Alanna and the people of Rann.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1982 newsstand copy. Proper 60-cent price point for the era. Standard newsstand paper stock showing appropriate age-related tanning.