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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #4
Publication Date: February 1956
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Issues: #4 of 200 Issues (296 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/11/1955
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then Modern Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched (Squarebound #112-117, 120, 200)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Adult Image
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The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #6 published July 1956
as The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics (28 August 2007). Irv Novick's initials "IN" are hidden in the bolt end at lower left.
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Draw Me...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
Synopsis: Ad for an art correspondence school.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Synopsis: A "Robber Baron" and his gang steal from anyone passing through the Forest Perilous. Sir Edwin hides his jewels on Lady Celia's mule, unknown to her. Squire Brian overhears and dons his Silent Knight guise. With the aid of Slasher the hawk, he finds the hidden castle, scales the vines, beats down the robbers, and escapes with Lady Celia and the jewels. But she's seen his "flashing eyes" somewhere, and wonders...
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #6 published July 1956
as The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #21/1981 published January 1981
as Røverbaronen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Knights of the Square Table
First Line: Begone from my daughter's presence, Sir Gillyhad...
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #7 published August 1956
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Script and art credits verified from copies of DC editorial records of Nelson Bridwell.
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They're Number 1 on My Christmas List

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Winchester Roller Skates
Character(s): Wings Winchester; Winnie Winchester
Synopsis: Ad for Winchester Roller Skates.
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Pages: 0.5
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Buzzy Asks: "Do You Know How to Be a Good Baby-Sitter?"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: opinion, teen
Character(s): Buzzy; Susie
Synopsis: Tips on successful baby-sitting.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Script and art credits verified from copies of DC editorial records of Nelson Bridwell.
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The Whirling Warriors!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Synopsis: At the winter festival, Jon the Viking Prince would dance with Gunnda, but Toke the Red-Bearded claims a dance. The competitors shall accomplish three feats. First they scale a mountain to fetch a tern's egg, but Jon is pushed into the ocean and battles a giant sea otter. In a ski race, he's buried under snow, but uses Gunnda's cloak as a sail and wins. Finally the two battle tied to a tall pole, swinging and chopping with axes. Jon swings high and cuts Toke down - winning a dance with the fair Gunnda.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as The Whirling Warriors! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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Daisy Gunbook Ready

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
Character(s): Fess Parker
Synopsis: Ad for the new Daisy Gunbook plus an Arrowhead charm.
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Pages: 0.33
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100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

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Feature(s): Josely Co.
Synopsis: Ad for plastic toy soldiers that come in their own storage locker.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laughing Arena
First Line: What a contest!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Script and art credits verified from copies of DC editorial records of Nelson Bridwell.
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Knights in Armor

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: How knights' armor changes over the years.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Script and art credits verified from copies of DC editorial records of Nelson Bridwell.
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Captive Champion!

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Genres: historical
Synopsis: Crafty Cinna, who would assassinate the Emperor of Rome, goads a collector of golden treasures to ambush the Golden Gladiator with nets in the forest. Marcus must fight in a secret arena, for Lucia, Cinna's niece, is threatened. Marcus fights a chariot with a broken sword, dumps the horses, seizes the chariot, and thunders away with Lucia in his arms! She tells him, "If I wanted a calm life, my darling, I would have fallen in love with a poet - not a gladiator!"
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #6 published July 1956
as Captive Champion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of the Brave and the Bold #5 published January 1988
as Captive Champion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Feature(s): Fearless Fosdick; Wildroot Cream Oil
Character(s): Fearless Fosdick
First Line: That record'll repeat itself forever!!
Synopsis: Ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil.
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Pages: 0.33
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Identify Even the Strangest Stamps--at a Glance!

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Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
Synopsis: Ad for the Philatelic World Map & Guide plus a packet of foreign stamps.
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Pages: 1
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Do You Need Extra Money?

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Feature(s): Cheerful Card Company
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople for greeting cards.
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Pages: 1
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Friends! Here's Here's How to Get at Almost No Cost Your New Real, Live Miniature Dog

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Feature(s): Dean Studios
Character(s): Mrs. Ruth Long
Synopsis: Ad for a studio that makes tinted enlargements from 5 x 7 snapshots.
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Pages: 1
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Given - Given - Given

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): Cloverine Brand Salve
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople for Cloverine Brand Salve.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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