The Brave and the Bold presents Metamorpho The Element Man #No. 58
DC Comics (National Periodical Publications) • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Ramona Fradon
Cover Artist
Ramona Fradon
Publication Date
March 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (12 cent price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the second appearance of Rex Mason, also known as Metamorpho. The story titled 'The Master of Disaster' continues the introduction of the character and his supporting cast, including Sapphire Stagg and Simon Stagg, following his debut in issue #57.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom left. Slight edge wear on the right side. Color remains vibrant but there is some visible surface wear and minor creasing on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $225; Graded (CGC 6.0): $275 - $350
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $140 and $250. High-grade (9.0+) copies have reached over $1,000 recently due to increased interest in Silver Age Silver Age keys.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading if seeking to maximize resale value. A professional clean and press could potentially elevate this to a 6.5 or 7.0, significantly increasing the market premium for this specific Silver Age key.
Notable Features
Second appearance of Metamorpho. Ramona Fradon cover and interior art. Key Silver Age DC title. Features the 12-cent cover price and the National DC Superman logo.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity appears high based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation at the edges, the specific 12-cent price layout for 1965, and the correct dot-matrix printing pattern visible in the color fields.