The Brave and the Bold ##57
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Ramona Fradon
Cover Artist
Ramona Fradon
Publication Date
January 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Metamorpho (Rex Mason). Featured characters include Sapphire Stagg and Simon Stagg. This is a major Silver Age key issue marking the debut of a fan-favorite Outsider.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners (especially top right/bottom left), minor edge wear, probable tanning of interior pages based on edge color, and surface wear on the purple header area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (VG): $150–$250; Graded (4.0): $300–$400
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 sales range from $315 to $355. Low-grade copies (1.0-2.5) sell for $75-$125, while mid-to-high (6.0+) can exceed $800.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if reaching a 5.0+, but for this 4.0 specimen, a professional clean and press is recommended first to remove non-color-breaking surface grime. Grading would preserve it as a major Silver Age key.
Notable Features
First appearance of Metamorpho; First appearance of Sapphire Stagg; First appearance of Simon Stagg; Silver Age Key Issue.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1965 DC production; features correct 12-cent cover price, National Comics logo, and period-accurate color palette. No signs of restoration visible from the image.