The Brave and the Bold ##101
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
May 1972
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Batman teams up with Metamorpho to solve the mystery of the 'Deadly Reward.' Metamorpho appears to be dead, and Batman must navigate a series of traps while dealing with Simon Stagg to uncover the truth. The story is a classic example of the Bronze Age Batman/team-up era featuring Jim Aparo's iconic art style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine roll and numerous small spine stresses; significant color-breaking creases in the bottom right corner; blunting on all corners; noticeable edge wear on the right side; potential moisture staining or foxing on back edges based on visible tanning of the page edges; the poly-bag obscures some finer surface details but shows significant wear along the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies (VG to FINE) range from $12.00 to $25.00. High-grade slabbed copies (9.0+) command over $150.00, but low-to-mid grade issues remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 grade. This is a great reader/filler copy, but lacks the high-grade premium to justify the investment.
Notable Features
Classic Jim Aparo cover and interior art; early Bronze Age team-up; features the 'death' of Metamorpho as a plot device; 25 cent cover price; 52-page 'Bigger and Better' giant issue.
Authentication Notes
The item shows correct 1972 DC Comics trade dress, including the 25c price circle and the '30440' product code. Paper tanning visible on the edges is consistent with 50-year-old newsprint. No signs of restoration or reproduction are visible through the poly-bag.