The Brave and the Bold #No. 57
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Ramona Fradon and Charles Paris
Cover Artist
Ramona Fradon and Charles Paris
Publication Date
January 1965
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Metamorpho (Rex Mason). Features the debut of Simon Stagg, Sapphire Stagg, and Java. Rex Mason is transformed into the Element Man after being exposed to a radioactive meteor in an Egyptian pyramid.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; heavy color-breaking crease on the bottom right corner; some surface soiling and minor foxing on the yellow background; blunted corners especially on the right side; minor edge wear and a small tear on the left edge near the bottom; staples show slight oxidation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $175 - $250; Graded (CGC 5.0): $325 - $400
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 slabbed copies have sold between $350 and $380. Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have recently fetched between $180 and $220 depending on internal page quality.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended for professional grading due to it being a major Silver Age key (1st Metamorpho). A professional press and clean could potentially elevate this to a 5.5 or 6.0 by addressing the surface soiling and flattening non-color breaking creases.
Notable Features
Major Silver Age Key Issue; 1st Appearance of Metamorpho; 1st Appearance of Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg, and Java; origin of Metamorpho; 12 cent cover price; National Periodical (DC) logo.
Authentication Notes
The book displays appropriate 1960s newsprint aging and color saturation. Staple placement and paper stock appear consistent with DC silver age production. No signs of restoration visible from the cover image.