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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #8
Publication Date: October 1956
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Issues: #8 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: 08/19/1956
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Robert Kanigher (actual)
Disclose Notes: Script and art credits for stories and fillers verified from copies of DC editorial records sent to Gene Reed from Nelson Bridwell in 1986.

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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Irv Novick
Inker(s): Irv Novick
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Feature(s): The Silent Knight
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #9 published October 1956
as Untitled [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Come On, Buddy, Quit Being a Bag-of-Bones Weakling Like I Was

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Character(s): Jim Norman; George Jowett
Synopsis: Body-building ad.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Challenge of the Grim Jester!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Russ Heath
Inker(s): Russ Heath
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, historical
Feature(s): Robin Hood
Character(s): Robin Hood
Synopsis: Prince John mockingly proclaims a "Champion Day" for a tournament. Robin Hood and his Merrie Men arrive, immune from capture for the event. But John sics a cruel jester on RH. He's given a giant bow to shoot, but cannot. He must quarter-staff duel a dwarf-acrobat, and loses. Even a target is a cheat as a man inside moves it. Robin's challenged to fight a knight ahorse without quitting a handkerchief, and finally wins. But the jester drops the gate bar. Can Robin crack that? Yes, by mounting a horse and shooting the giant bow! Robin is Champion!
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #9 published October 1956
as The Challenge of the Grim Jester! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #3/2005 published January 2005
as Utfordret av en narr [Story on Interior Page(s)]2. translation
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Pages: 8
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Boys! Girls! Which Prize Do You Want?

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople for greeting cards.
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Pages: 1
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Binky Shows "How to Spend a Summer Week!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Binky
Character(s): Binky; Pete
Synopsis: A teen learns a lesson about summer boredom.
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327 Stamps All Different

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Zenith Co.
Synopsis: Ad for stamp collectors.
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Pages: 0.5
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Own the Daisy Eagle Air Rifle

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
Synopsis: Ad for several models of Daisy Air Rifles.
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Pages: 0.5
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The Outcast Viking!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert
Inker(s): Joe Kubert
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): The Viking Prince
Character(s): Jon; Gunnda
Synopsis: Baldur, a wandering "seer", beats the sacred drum and demands Jon be driven out else the village will be ruined. Jon moves up the fjord to a glacier full of frozen "glacier beasts" (mammoths). A volcano erupts and the heat frees the mammoths to stampede toward the village. Jon sails his ice boat before them, hacks the ice, and drops the beasts into the freezing water. The village is saved. And wicked Baldur fled for his life!
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #9 published October 1956
as The Outcast Viking! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special #25 published December 1976
as The Outcast Viking [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of the Brave and the Bold #6 published January 1989
as The Outcast Viking! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as The Outcast Viking! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5.67
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Wildroot Cream-Oil Gives You Confidence

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Wildroot Cream-Oil
Synopsis: Hair tonic ad with gag panel.
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Pages: 0.33
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Caesar's D-Day

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry
Inker(s): Raymond Perry
Colorist(s): Raymond Perry
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: The story of Caesar's battle against The British.
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Pages: 2
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Here Are the Prizes

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Contest
Synopsis: Rules and entry blank for the DC Slogan Contest. Five entry blanks are required, but only one has to be filled in.
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: This feature appears between pages 1 and 2 of the text story.
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The Secret of the Arabian Horse!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Irv Novick
Inker(s): Irv Novick
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Feature(s): The Silent Knight
Synopsis: Wicked Sir Edwin gifts Squire Brian (SK's secret identity) a white stallion. Brian and the horse bond. Brian dons the SK's outfit and horse and rider rescue Lady Celia from brigands. Yet the SK is captured and brought before Sir Edwin. Uh, oh. The horse is led out, and if he goes to the SK his secret is spilled. Yet the horse cleaves to Lady Celia. The SK catapults over the wall to freedom. Why did the horse pick Celia? "Like any other male, Brian - he can't resist sugar!"
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #9 published October 1956
as The Secret of the Arabian Horse! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #5/1982 published January 1982
as Hemmeligheten om den arabiske hesten [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #26/1993 published December 1993
as Den arabiske hestens hemmelighet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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Be My Guest at Palisades Amusement Park

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Discount coupon for Palisades Amusement Park.
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Pages: 0.33
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Hey Kids!! Send for the New Disneyland Color Television Set

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Josely Company
Synopsis: Ad for a miniature filmstrip viewer.
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Pages: 1
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If You Get a Stunning $10.98 Dress without Paying 1 cent

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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fashion Frocks, Inc.
Synopsis: Ad for dresses.
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Do You Want Spending Money?

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Writer(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople to sell plaques with religious and sentimental mottoes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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A New Scientific Toy! Nutty Putty

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lucky Products
Synopsis: Ad for a knockoff of Silly Putty.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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