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Issue: The Brave and the Bold #155
Publication Date: October 1979
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Issues: #155 of 200 Issues (296 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Standard Distribution
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/17/1979
Volume: 25
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893044010
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #170.
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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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The Fugitive from Two Worlds!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Tri Vul
Synopsis: Green Lantern and Batman argue over possession of a prisoner.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Superband #11 published January 1980
as [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-178
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Fugitive from Two Worlds!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Commissioner James Gordon; Alfred Pennyworth (cameo); Dr. Wheelwright; The Guardians of The Universe; Tri Vul; Calaphonian rulers; Calaphonian bystanders; construction worker; Green Lantern [Medphyll]; Green Lantern [Chaselon]; Green Lantern [Yalan Gur]
Synopsis: When Tri Vul attempts to use a meteor under Gotham City to cure his radiation poisoning, its removal causes earthquakes. Green Lantern and Batman bring him to justice before the Guardians of Oa, and replace the meteor to stop the earthquakes.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Superband #11 published January 1980
as Auf Meteor gebaut… [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAdventure #2 published January 1983
as Fugitive from Two Worlds [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: J-6079
Disclose Notes: Mike W. Barr credit per interview in Back Issue #7.
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Fruit Stripe Gum Sweepstakes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Yipes
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for gum from Life Savers, Inc. For the sweepstakes, the ad includes a "what's wrong with this picture" activity as the entry form.
On first page between pages 4-5 of the story.
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On second page between pages 4-5 of the story.
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Wonder Woman Saves the Astronauts

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; 2 astronauts
Synopsis: A space shuttle cannot be reached by radio signal, so Wonder Woman leaves them a trail of Hostess Fruit Pies to guide them back to earth.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic form for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 8-9 of the story.
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Take a Terrifying Trip Through the... Time Warp

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Time Warp #1, with cover shown, on sale July 19th. Letters credit from Todd Klein.
On second page between pages 8-9 of the story.
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Gumfighting Practice and Techniques.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, with instructions on how to win a bubble fight.
On first page between pages 10-11 of the story.
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500!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Action Comics #500, with cover shown, on sale July 19th.
On second page between pages 10-11 of the story.
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Comic Strips.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of third page between pages 10-11 of the story.
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Fun to Use!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dennison Glue Stics
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for glue sticks with DC and Marvel super heroes on the sticks.
On bottom of third page between pages 10-11 of the story.
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Can You Outwit the World's Greatest Detective?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Alfred Pennyworth
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to Batman and the Brave and the Bold.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of the story.
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New! H-O Scale Military Figures!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Atlantic Products
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for model military figures for use in gaming or as toys.
On first page between pages 12-13 of the story.
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The Little Books that Pack a Big Punch!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Batman and Jonah Hex December #2 issues, both on sale August 9th.
On second page between pages 12-13 of the story.
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Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On top of first page between pages 16-17 of the story.
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Great Snackin' Great Trackin'

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lowrey's Freshies
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks from Lowrey's division of Beatrice Foods Company.
On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of the story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, Centuri model rockets, body building, high school rings, stamps, Wild'n Crazy Tee Shirts, and more. This page was formerly titled "Write Right Now!"
On second page between pages 16-17 of the story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne] (title header)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-336
Disclose Notes: Letters from Alan G. Giroux, Eric J. Hoover, Kent A. Phenis, Tad Ray Christiansen, and David DeRossett.
Lists correction to art for The Brave & The Bold #65, as Dick Giordano and Sal Trapani, NOT Bruno Premiani.
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Volume 79 Issue 31 - Week of July 16, 1979

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, informational
Character(s): Bob Rozakis; Jor-El; Lara; Wonder Woman
Synopsis: Information on Wonder Woman #261, Superman #341, comics on sale the week of August 6th and Ask the Answer Man questions from Steven Bake, Jon Sauer, Jon Gove, James Whitaker, Chris Tatro, Mark Hoots, Mark Reschke and David Mann.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Jor-El; Lara
Synopsis: Jor-El and Lara dancing the last tango on Krypton.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.2
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132 Roman Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers.

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