Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 242:
Description
This comic book is identified as “The Brave and the Bold #51,” published by D.C. Comics, dated 12/63-1/64. It is housed in a CGC Universal Grade slab, certified at VG+ 4.5. The cover art, consistent with the Silver Age of comics, depicts Aquaman and Hawkman in battle against a large green amphibious creature emerging from turbulent water, with Hawkman flying above and Aquaman in the water. Visible text on the cover includes the series title “The Brave and the Bold presents Aquaman and Hawkman,” a “SUPERMAN DC NATIONAL COMICS” logo, an “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, the issue number “JAN. NO. 51,” the price “12¢,” and a tagline reading “TWO FAMED FIGHTERS JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT A MIGHTY MENACE FROM THE SEA AND THE SKY!” The CGC label also notes that the issue “Pre-dates Hawkman #1.” The comic book is presented within a clear acrylic slab.
Condition report:
CGC Universal Grade VG+ 4.5. Notes on the CGC label indicate \"Cover detached from bottom staple only\" and \"CREAM TO OFF-WHITE Pages.\" The protective clear acrylic slab appears intact.
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