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Cover: Jim Aparo

The Brave and the Bold #174

May 1981 · DC · 0.50 USD
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In "To Trap an Immortal," Batman teams with Green Lantern to unravel a deception among the Guardians of the Universe, as Sinestro—now disguised as one of them—has seized control of the Central Power Battery. With the help of The Old Timer, a once-immortal Maltusian now bound by mortality, the heroes must uncover the imposter before the power of the Green Lantern Corps is lost forever. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated with sharp, dynamic precision by Jim Aparo—whose work defines the cover and interior—this 1981 DC classic blends cosmic intrigue with grounded detective work, all rendered in rich colors by Adrienne Roy and bold lettering by Aparo himself.

Contains 2 stories
To Trap an Immortal
17 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]SinestroGuardians of the UniverseOld TimerBlack Canary [Dinah Lance] (flashback)Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (flashback)The Green Lantern Corps [Malet DasimChaselonThe Green Manothers unnamed]

When Sinestro seizes control of the Central Power Battery, Green Lantern must turn to the aged Old Timer on Maltus to uncover the traitor among the Guardians—before the entire Green Lantern Corps falls to a mastermind who's been hiding in plain sight. With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, Hal Jordan and the Corps race against time to expose the imposter before the power of the Green Lanterns is twisted beyond redemption.

Bishop's Sacrifice
8 pp · Adventure
NemesisMichael BochusValerie FoxworthNoel ChestertonRodHoltLord Peter

In "Bishop's Sacrifice," Nemesis races against time to uncover the truth behind Sir Robert’s capture, evading Scotland Yard and confronting a shadowy force that has taken Valerie Foxworth. With allies like Michael Bochus and Rod at his side, and enemies like Lord Peter and Holt closing in, the stakes rise as secrets buried in the past threaten to unravel everything.

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CGC 9.8 · 9 in census $88
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $31
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $20*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $20*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
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CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Jim Aparo
colorist Adrienne Roy
cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman Sonderheft #24 (1981), Nemesis #[nn] (1982), Adventure #2 (1983), Les Géants des Super-Héros #9 (1984), Flash #12 (1984), Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway #1 (2017), Legends of the Dark Knight: Jim Aparo #3 (2017), Batman: The Brave and the Bold - The Bronze Age Omnibus #3 (2021)

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