The Brave and the Bold #6
In "The Battle of the Kites!", Sir Edwin's slander pushes Squire Brian to boldly challenge The Silent Knight’s reputation—just as the mysterious Hooded Terror demands tribute from travelers crossing the Forest Perilous. With courage and quick thinking, Brian dons the SK’s garb and faces the bridge’s traps, outwitting the twin Hooded Terrors with the help of Slasher the hawk. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Irv Novick, this 1956 adventure blends daring feats and medieval intrigue, with cover art by Irv Novick capturing the clash of heroism and peril.
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Sir Edwin continues to slander The Silent Knight, and Squire Brian (SK's secret identity) impulsively says the SK will meet any challenge. Just then a battleaxe and note thump down. The Hooded Terror will exact tribute from anyone crossing the bridge through the Forest Perilous. Brian dons the SK's garb and follows Slasher the hawk to the bridge. He's snared, but even upside down routs the twin Hooded Terrors with Slasher's help. Still, the SK must accept a challenge on the jousting field, and even felled, grabs a lance and wins the bout - and a rose from fair Lady Celia.
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