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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #174
Publication Date: May 1981
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Issues: #174 of 200 Issues (296 Printings)
Title:
Is Variant Variant: Newsstand
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/19/1981
Volume: 27
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893044005
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 0 (0 stories, 0 covers)
15 (2 stories, 1 cover) from base issue
Editor(s): Paul Levitz
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #188.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then standard 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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Chaos at the Court of the Cosmos!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front from base issue
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Guardians of the Universe
Synopsis: A gigantic green knight on horseback leaps from the Central Power Battery.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Free 1981 Catalog 1600 Novelties

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Johnson Smith Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On inside front cover.
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To Trap an Immortal

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Sinestro; Guardians of the Universe; Old Timer; Black Canary [Dinah Lance] (flashback); Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (flashback); The Green Lantern Corps [Malet Dasim; Chaselon; The Green Man; others unnamed]
Synopsis: Batman has Green Lantern enlist the aid of The Old Timer, now a mortal on the planet Maltus, to help discern which of the Guardians is actually Sinestro in disguise, who has tapped into the Central Power Battery.
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Pages: 17
Job Number: J-7077
Disclose Notes: Story continues from The Brave and the Bold #173. References Green Lantern #76-81.
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Now the Number Yum Taste Is Even Yummier.

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Feature(s): Bubble Yum
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum.
On first page between pages 4-5 of Green Lantern story.
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For a World of Fun...Grow Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Sea-Monkeys
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
On second page between pages 4-5 of Green Lantern story.
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An Arrow in Time

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
Synopsis: Green Arrow saves a cable car from falling when its cable snaps, and makes sure the kids inside have Hostess Fruit Pies to eat while they await rescue.
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company in comic strip format.
Between pages 8-9 of Green Lantern story.
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We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On top of page between pages 13-14 of Green Lantern story.
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Strong Arms Make All the Difference!

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mike Marvel
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building book.
On bottom of page between pages 13-14 of Green Lantern story.
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$ave Money: Subscribe Now!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman; Tommy; Carol Fein
Synopsis: Superman's favorite newsstand is sold out of his favorite comics, but DC's Carol Fein gets him a subscription.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Credits from Klein.
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Bishop's Sacrifice

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Nemesis; Michael Bochus; Valerie Foxworth; Noel Chesterton; Rod; Holt; Lord Peter
Synopsis: Nemesis escapes a Scotland Yard agent, digs up a clue about who captured Sir Robert, and is attacked by men who have kidnapped Valerie Foxworth.
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Pages: 8
Job Number: J-7223
Disclose Notes: Story continues from The Brave and the Bold #173; story continues in The Brave and the Bold #175.
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, novelties, body building, comics, martial arts training, the March of Dimes, and more.
Between pages 4-5 of Nemesis story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.75
Job Number: L-733
Disclose Notes: Letters from Neil Ahlquist and Jeff DeMos.
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Average copies distributed past 12 months: 109,180. Actual copies of latest issue distributed: 98,353.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts.
On inside back cover.
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First Edition Collector Series

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Donruss Baseball Cards
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for baseball cards for 1981 season, showing cards of Mike Schmidt and George Brett.
On back cover.

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