The Brave and the Bold presents Metamorpho The Element Man ##58
DC Comics • 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 Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second appearance and origin of Rex Mason as Metamorpho. Features the primary antagonist Simon Stagg and his daughter Sapphire Stagg. The story follows Metamorpho being tested by Simon Stagg's traps.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting at bottom right, edge wear alongside the left vertical margin, small tears/chips at top left corner by the logo, and general surface rubbing/scuffing on the dark black ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $150 | Graded (4.0): $180 - $220
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 Sales: $175 - $210; Recent 6.0 Sales: $350 - $400; Recent 8.0 Sales: $800+
Grading Recommendation
Optional. While a Silver Age key, the current condition (mid-low grade) may result in a grade where the cost of grading and shipping equals the value gained. If the interior is exceptionally clean, a professional press may improve the shelf appeal, but the color-breaking spine ticks will limit the technical grade.
Notable Features
Second appearance of Metamorpho; Origin story revisited; Silver Age key issue; Part of the original 'try-out' run in Brave and the Bold that led to Metamorpho's solo series.
Authentication Notes
The high contrast black ink, 12-cent price point, and specific 'National Comics' DC bullet logo are consistent with internal paper stock of the 1965 era. No immediate indications of reproduction.