The Brave and the Bold ##71
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Neal Adams
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
May 1967
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Batman and Green Arrow titled 'The Wrath of the Thunderbird!'. Batman is captured by a giant mythological bird while Green Arrow attempts to rescue him.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and ticks along the left border, minor corner blunting, some light cover wear and scuffing, mild tanning of the paper edges, and a slight vertical reading crease near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $40 - $80. Graded CGC 4.0 value typically ranges from $75 - $120 depending on current market demand.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Bronze/Silver Age Batman team-up issues in VG condition generally hover around the $60 to $90 mark for similar graded examples.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading might be worth considering if attempting to complete a high-grade run of The Brave and the Bold, but for a VG 4.0 copy, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase unless part of a bulk submission.
Notable Features
Early iconic work by legendary artist Neal Adams on both the cover and interior art, featuring a classic Silver Age DC team-up.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Silver Age paper stock, correct 12-cent cover price, and standard Comics Code Authority seal placement in the upper right corner.