Cover: Irv Novick

The Brave and the Bold #4

Feb 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous”

In "The Robber Baron of Forest Perilous," Viking Prince Jon faces off against the arrogant Toke the Red-Bearded in a winter festival trial of strength and wit. With three daring challenges—from scaling a treacherous peak to a wild ski race and a brutal axe duel—Jon must prove his worth, aided only by quick thinking and the courage of his heart. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with dynamic art by Joe Kubert, this 1956 adventure features a striking cover by Irv Novick.

writer Bob Haney · artist, inker Joe Kubert · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Irv Novick

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Full credits

writer Bob Haney

artist, inker Joe Kubert

letterer Gaspar Saladino

cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

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At the winter festival, Jon the Viking Prince would dance with Gunnda, but Toke the Red-Bearded claims a dance. The competitors shall accomplish three feats. First they scale a mountain to fetch a tern's egg, but Jon is pushed into the ocean and battles a giant sea otter. In a ski race, he's buried under snow, but uses Gunnda's cloak as a sail and wins. Finally the two battle tied to a tall pole, swinging and chopping with axes. Jon swings high and cuts Toke down - winning a dance with the fair Gunnda.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).