The Brave and the Bold #24

In "Trail of the Black Falcon!", Viking Prince Jon faces a deadly curse after surviving a battle with a sea dragon, leaving him weakened during the three days of the Dragon Moon. With rival Klagg the Red seizing the chance to challenge his leadership, Jon embarks on a desperate quest through treacherous trials—boiling springs, icy pools, and a battle with a lightning-charged eel—only to find the curse still holds. Written by Bob Haney and illustrated with fierce detail by Joe Kubert, this 1959 adventure blends myth and survival in a story where strength is tested as much by the moon as by the enemy. The cover by Joe Kubert captures the moment of peril with dramatic intensity.