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/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second appearance and origin of Rex Mason as Metamorpho. Simon Stagg sends Rex Mason to find the Orb of Ra, but Java abandons him in a pyramid where he is transformed by ancient rays into the Element Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and several color-breaking ticks; small tear at top left corner; corner blunting and rounding at all four corners; significant edge wear along the top; minor surface staining/soiling visible in light areas; general shelf wear and minor creasing throughout.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $75; Graded (CGC 4.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (4.0-5.0) have ranged from $60 to $110 depending on eye appeal. Lower grade 2.0 copies sell for roughly $30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The estimated grade of 4.0 does not yield a high enough premium to justify the cost of grading and shipping versus the current market value of a raw copy.
Notable Features
Silver Age Key. 2nd appearance of Metamorpho (Rex Mason), Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg, and Java. 12 cent cover price. Silver Age DC National Comics logo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC stock. Proper 12-cent pricing and Comics Code Authority seal placement. Natural paper tanning consistent with 1965 newsprint quality.