The Brave and the Bold ##50
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
George Papp
Cover Artist
George Papp
Publication Date
November 1963
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter (Manhunter from Mars) team up to battle a villain who has managed to turn the heroes against one another. This issue is a notable Silver Age team-up before the title became a permanent Batman-centric book.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant corner blunting; visible edge wear across the bottom; slight yellowing of the white cover elements; surface scuffing and small creases in the upper left and lower right quadrants.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $65 - $100; Graded (CGC 4.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies (VG to VG/FN) have fluctuated between $70 and $115. A CGC 5.0 recently sold for approximately $185.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated grade (4.0-5.0) would likely result in a value increase that is offset by the costs of grading, shipping, and pressing services.
Notable Features
First team-up of Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter; early Silver Age DC 'Team-Up' era book; $0.12 cent cover price; features typical Silver Age DC house style art by George Papp.
Authentication Notes
The item shows age-appropriate paper oxidation (tanning), 12-cent cover price, and standard DC 'National Comics' logo indicative of an authentic 1963 printing.