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Cover: Irv Novick

The Brave and the Bold #12

Jun 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Apple of Peril!", Galahad and Lancelot’s rivalry takes a dramatic turn at Camelot when Guinevere sends them to challenge the mysterious Silent Knight. As the knights vie for Lady Celia’s favor, their quest for a rainbow-hued flower leads to chaos—until the Silent Knight arrives, unmasking his prowess with swift, clever tactics. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Irv Novick, this 1957 adventure blends medieval intrigue and playful rivalry, with cover art by Irv Novick capturing the story’s dynamic energy.

Contains 6 stories
The Apple of Peril!
7.67 pp · Historical
Robin HoodPrince JohnSir OsricMarian

In a cunning bid to capture him, Prince John sets Robin Hood three perilous trials: spend a night in haunted Grim Castle, retrieve a black eagle’s egg, and shoot an arrow through an oak tree. With Sir Osric watching and Marian’s fate hanging in the balance, Robin Hood faces each challenge with wit and courage—only to seize the golden apple and vanish into the forest before the prince can strike.

Famous "Newspaper" Duels!
0.67 pp · Non-Fiction

A quick look at four dramatic newspaper duels from American history, each one a clash of words turned deadly—Hamilton and Burr, Coleman and Cheetham, Ritchie and Pleasants, Cilley and Watson—where print was as sharp as a blade.

Monster of the Viking Sea!
8 pp · Adventure, Historical
UlricCaptain OlafGunnda

In the icy waters of the Viking Sea, Prince Ulric stumbles upon a prehistoric terror trapped in a hidden grotto—only to find it drawn into a deadly game of vengeance. With Captain Olaf and the fierce warrior Gunnda caught in the storm, the line between myth and monster blurs as ancient fears rise from the deep.

Knight-Time!
0.5 pp · Non-Fiction
Shadow of the Silent Knight
8 pp · Adventure, Historical
Silent Knight [Brian Kent]Sir GalahadSir LancelotLady Celia

In a tale of honor and hidden identity, the legendary knights Sir Galahad and Sir Lancelot clash once more at Camelot, their rivalry reignited when Guinevere challenges them to best the enigmatic Silent Knight. As the two knights fawn over Lady Celia, her secret admirer—Squire Brian Kent, the Silent Knight in disguise—watches from the shadows. When she is ambushed by brigands, the Silent Knight emerges in dramatic fashion, dispatching the attackers with quiet precision and reclaiming the elusive rainbow flower, all while leaving the boastful knights thoroughly bested.

Strange Arrow Beliefs
1 pp · Non-Fiction

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Raw (VG) $106
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,704*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $1,838*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,257*
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $969
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $769*
CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $645*
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CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $540*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $482*
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $341
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 6 in census $262
CGC 4.0 · 5 in census $262
CGC 3.5 · 4 in census $245*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $191*
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $168*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $130*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Irv Novick
cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

Reprints

↩ Reprints Big Town #13 (1952)

Reprinted in The Brave and the Bold #19 (1957), Mighty The 100-Page Comic! #2 (1957), Star Spangled War Stories #150 (1970), Fantomet #15/1982 (1982), Fantomet #15/1986 (1986), The Best of the Brave and the Bold #4 (1988), Fantomet #23/2004 (2004), The Viking Prince #[nn] (2010)

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