The Brave and the Bold ##54
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Bruno Premiani
Cover Artist
Bruno Premiani
Publication Date
July 1964
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Essential DC key issue featuring the first appearance and origin of the Teen Titans (though not yet named as such in this issue). Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad team up to defeat the villainous Mister Twister in the town of Hatton Corners.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple ticks, rounded corners with minor blunting, light surface soiling/staining along the right edge, minor creasing near the bottom right corner, and moderate tanning consistent with age. Slight cover misalignment/shifting noticeable.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $450; Graded (CGC 4.0): $550 - $700
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (4.0-5.0) have ranged from $500 to $850 depending on eye appeal. High-grade copies (9.0+) command several thousand dollars.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading due to its status as a major key (1st Teen Titans). Professional cleaning and pressing/CPS could potentially bump it to a 4.5 or 5.0, significantly increasing liquid market value.
Notable Features
First team appearance of the Teen Titans (Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad). First appearance of Mister Twister. 12-cent silver age price point.
Authentication Notes
The paper aging, ink saturation, and 12-cent price mark appear consistent with authentic 1964 DC stock. No immediate signs of reprint or restoration are visible from the image provided.