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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #13
Publication Date: August 1957
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Issues: #13 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: 06/23/1957
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Robert Kanigher (actual)
Disclose Notes: Script and art credits for 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 standard 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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Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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The Sleeping Knights!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
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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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.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Silent Knight vs. the Sleeping Knights!

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
Character(s): Silent Knight [Brian Kent]; Sir Galahad; Sir Lancelot; Merlin; Guinevere; Lady Celia; Knights of the Round Table
Synopsis: Squire Brian trains hard, but can't look too good or Lady Celia will suspect he's secretly the Silent Knight... At Camelot, the Knights of Round Table still argue who's the best knight. Merlin conceives a plot... Word comes to the Forest Perilous that the Round Table has fallen asleep and can't be woken! The Silent Knight arrives to blow the trumpet, but it was filled with sand while the knights feigned sleep. Caught, the SK challenges both Lancelot and Galahad to fight. Using the two opponents against each other, he dodges their blows and rides home - to Lady Celia.
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In Content Item: FlagBig Boy #25 published October 1958
as Le Chevalier Silencieux contre les barons endormis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #19/1982 published January 1982
as Den tause ridder mot de sovende riddere! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Popeye Flashlight

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 flashlight and a plastic toy truck.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Circus Boy Ice Cream Maker

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 small ice cream machine.
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Shelly Moldoff
Inker(s): Shelly Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Strange Arrow Beliefs!
First Line: Flaming arrows were shot by Peruvian Indians at an eclipsing sun...
Synopsis: Odd fcats about arrows.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Moldoff art per Nick Caputo. Previous indexer credited Morris Waldinger on pencils and Tommy Nicolisi on inks.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Morris Waldinger
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Knight Time!
First Line: Knights who offered their military services to feudal lords for a fee...
Synopsis: Odd facts about knights, including games they played and lucky charms they wore.
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In Content Item: FlagMy Greatest Adventure #68 published June 1962
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Be My Guest at Palisades Amusement Park

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Discount coupons for Palisades Amusement Park.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Superman illo probably drawn by Morris Waldinger or Tommy Nicolosi. It does not look the work of one of the regular Superman artists.
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Fighting Figurehead!

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 [Jon]; Gunnda
Synopsis: Pirates seek a new stronghold to raid the coast - Jon's adopted village! His boat is rammed and sunk, but he climbs aboard and fights furiously. Then is tied to the prow as a figurehead! Brave Gunnda wades out and cuts him loose. Battling aboard, Gunnda steers the pirate ship onto the rocks. Jon and the pirate chief sink, and only Jon surfaces. "Praise Odin!"
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #19 published August 1957
as Fighting Figurehead [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBig Boy #26 published November 1958
as Figure de proue humaine [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Viking Prince #[nn] published September 2010
as Fighting Figurehead! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Earn While You Learn!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Ruben Moreira
Inker(s): Ruben Moreira
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Synopsis: Why a summer job is a good thing for students.
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Pages: 1
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Battle of the Little Big Horn!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al McLean
Penciller(s): Al McLean
Inker(s): Al McLean
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Al McLean
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Character(s): General Custer; Chief Crazy Horse
Synopsis: Short account of Custer's Last Stand.
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From Content Item: FlagDale Evans Comics #24 published July 1952
was Battle of the Little Big Horn! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Battle of Avaricum

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: A short account of one of Caesar's battles.
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Pages: 1
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King Robin, the 1st!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Inker(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Feature(s): Robin Hood
Character(s): Robin Hood
Synopsis: Prince John's latest scheme: if Robin would make a better king, Robin is declared King of England for one day! But he must collect a tax for breathing English air - that the Merrie Men steal back. He must capture a friend, Sir Clarence - who has a dog with the same name. And he must capture the Merrie Men! Robin can't, but the Men surrender to save his life. When Picts invade from the north, Robin takes the "prisoners" to fight the invaders! Robin dumps a dam and logs on the Picts. Having "fulfilled his last duty as king", he returns to Sherwood Forest.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #17 published June 1957
as King Robin, the 1st! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBig Boy #27 published December 1958
as Robin des Bois roi d'Angleterre [Story on Interior Page(s)]original title: King Robin, the First
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #22/1986 published January 1986
as Kong Robin den første [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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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 stamps and a Discoverer Album availableat an amazingly low price.
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Pages: 1
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Dad Read Why Daisy Is the Right Gun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
Synopsis: An ad extolling the virtues of Daisy Air Rifles and their various training materials.
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Pages: 1
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Junior Sales Club Batting Tips

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America
Character(s): Mickey Mantle
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople for greeting cards.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Summer Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
Synopsis: Ad for several different models of Daisy Air Rifles.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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