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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #16
Publication Date: February 1958
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Issues: #16 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: 12/22/1957
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 13 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Robert Kanigher (actual)
Disclose Notes: Book drops to two features with longer stories. Robin Hood moves to ROBIN HOOD TALES.

Script and art credits for stories and fillers verified from copies of DC editorial records sent to Gene Reed from Nelson Bridwell in 1986.

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
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets2
Indicia
 
 
Statement of Ownership
 
 
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Double Length Adventures starring The Viking Prince ~ The Silent Knight

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Irv Novick (signed)
Inker(s): Irv Novick (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, historical
Feature(s): The Viking Prince
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #23 published December 1957
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as The Brave and the Bold No. 16 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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How to Gain up to 50 Lbs. of Mighty Muscles!

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): George Jowett; John Sill; Tony Pascarella; Jim Norman
Synopsis: Body-building ad.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Trap of Sir Hawk!

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: A huge brute, Sir Hawk, robs anyone traversing the Forest Perilous. The Silent Knight topples off a trick bridge, battles underwater, frees a trapped sword from a stone with a lightning bolt, and finally catapults feet-first into Sir Hawk to rescue the fair Lady Celia.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Boy #28 published January 1959
as Piège de Sire Epervier [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #26/1982 published January 1982
as Fellen til Sir Hawk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13.67
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Statement Required by the Act of August 24, 1912

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): J. S. Liebowitz (Business Manager)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: A list of owners, publisher, editor, managing editor and business manager of The Brave and the Bolds.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: No circulation figures are given.
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You've Got a Comet by the Tail

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Morris Waldinger; Gil Kane
Inker(s): Tommy Nicolosi; Bernard Sachs; Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): DC Comics
Synopsis: House ad for Mystery in Space #42 and Strange Adventures #88.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Danger on the Delhi Road

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: The dangers of travel in India.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Flushing Remonstrance

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Brown
Inker(s): Bob Brown
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): John Bowne
Synopsis: A brief account of the fight for religious freedom in the new world.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Viking and the Mermaid!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, historical
Feature(s): The Viking Prince
Character(s): Viking Prince
Synopsis: New direction: no more adopted fishing village, no more Gunnda... Accompanied by a mute bard, an amnesiac Jon journeys to find his lost identity. He must complete the Twelve Tasks of Thor mandated by the evil Torgunn the Claw to win back his throne... He defeats a giant (man) in combat, captures fire in an ice demon's helmet, and rescues a mermaid (captive woman) from a chest beneath the sea. More tasks to come...
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #23 published December 1957
as The Viking and the Mermaid [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBig Boy #29 published February 1959
as Le Viking et la Sirène [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special #12 published May 1971
as The Viking and the Mermaid! [Story on Interior Page(s)]Original splash page replaced by new splash page.
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as The Viking and the Mermaid! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Free! Treasure Chest of Prized Stamps from Pirate Strongholds!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
Synopsis: Ad for a treasure chest full of stamps.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Casey the Cop
Character(s): Casey
First Line: Golly, I forgot my handcuffs!
Synopsis: Casey catches a crook inside a museum.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Josely Co.
Synopsis: Ad for plastic toy soldiers packed in their own footlocker.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Do You Want Spending Money?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Magic Magnifier Helps Betty & Jim Solve Big Jewel Mystery

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Thompson
Penciller(s): Ray Thompson
Inker(s): Ray Thompson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Thompson
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cloverine Brand Salve
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople for Cloverine Brand Salve, a product of the Wilson Chemical Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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