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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #24
Publication Date: June 1959
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Issues: #24 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: 04/21/1959
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Robert Kanigher
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
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The Trail of the Black Falcon! & Curse of the Dragon's Moon!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert
Inker(s): Joe Kubert
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Feature(s): The Viking Prince
Character(s): Viking Prince; Princess Asa
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #117 published February 1975
as Nightmare Without End [Illustration on Cover, Front]vignette
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as [untitled] [Illustration on Dustjacket]cover
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as The Brave and the Bold No. 24 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The $10,000 Challenge Only Joe Weider Dares to Make!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Joe Weider
Character(s): Joe Weider
Synopsis: Body-building ad.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Trail of the Black Falcon!

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: historical
Feature(s): The Viking Prince
Character(s): Viking Prince; King Rikk; Princess Asa; Reya the Black (falcon)
Synopsis: King Rikk trains son Jon to be his successor, then goes sailing. But he his crew are captured by pirates. Viking Prince sets out to rescue him, and Princess Asa sneaks aboard his tiny ship! They venture between pillar rocks and fetch on a chain - as a pirate ship attacks!
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #117 published February 1975
as Trail of the Black Falcon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as Trail of the Black Falcon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
First Line: A fisherman called 'Stinger' Ray...
Synopsis: Candy ad.
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Pages: 0.33
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Your Passort to Strange Journeys...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bill Ely; Gil Kane
Inker(s): Bill Ely; Gil Kane
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): DC Comics
Synopsis: House ad for House of Secrets #21 and Mystery in Space #52.
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Pages: 1
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Fred Finds a Way!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Fred; Jimmy; baseball coach
Synopsis: Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team.
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Pages: 1
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Part II, Trail of the Black Falcon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert
Inker(s): Joe Kubert
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, historical
Feature(s): Viking Prince
Character(s): Viking Prince; Princess Asa
Synopsis: Attacked, swept into the sea, Jon fights off a giant squid and hitches a ride on a shark with Princess Asa to enter the pirate's secret lair in a cleft. Jon beats down guards and sees his father forced to walk a gantlet. Jon rams the pirate ship ashore and battles to free his father and shipmates. They float the pirate ship and escape home, safe.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as Trail of the Black Falcon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
First Line: A great golfer they call 'Driver' Carr...
Synopsis: Candy ad.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Invincible Vikings

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: A brief recap of Viking history.
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Pages: 1
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Viking Training

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Ross Andru
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: How Viking children were trained to be warriors.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Be My Guest at the Clyde Beatty & Cole Bros. Combined Shows Circus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Character(s): Superman; Emmett Kelly
Synopsis: Discount coupons for the circus at Palisades Amusement Park, March 27 thru May 10, 1959.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Curse of the Dragon's Moon

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: historical
Feature(s): The Viking Prince
Character(s): Viking Prince; King Rikk; Princess Asa; Gorm; Klagg the Red
Synopsis: The Viking Prince and Princess Asa swim, but are attacked by a sea dragon. Jon drives it off, but acquires a dragon-scar. He's cursed to lose his strength during the three days of the Dragon Moon! Klagg the Red takes advantage and challenges him for leadership. Jon treks to drive off the curse, plunging his arm into boiling springs, icy pools, even grappling an electric eel. But the scar and curse remain. Klagg fights him and Jon is weak - until the Dragon Moon fades. He beats down Klagg, but the dragon's curse remains.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as Curse of the Dragon's Moon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Fudge
First Line: There once was a bowler named Chris...
Synopsis: Candy ad.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Men...Immediate Training as Heavy Equipment Operators

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Northwest Schools, Inc.
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Pages: 0.5
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Exact Replica Army Grenade

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Josely Company
Synopsis: Ad for a toy hand grenade.
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Pages: 0.5
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Do You Want Spending Money?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(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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Pages: 1
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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): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
Synopsis: Ad for stamps from countries where pirates once raided.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Boys! Girls! Ladies! Men! Given! Given!

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

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