Popular Post JLA Brad Posted July 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2020 Yes, issue #10 (Danny is right - this one is indeed special). I remember when Roy (Vintage Comics)posted about a number of books that he had come across back in November 2018 - among them this particular book. I pm'd him at the time and tried to make a deal on it, but the sellers wanted to go to auction with the book to see if they could get a better return. It was an entire year before the book hit Heritage and in the end I paid slightly more than I had offered (due to HA's buyer premium) and the sellers would've net slightly less at their end as well. Not that I blame them - sometimes 2 bidders will really drive up the cost of a book - you just never know. That November 2019 auction had a lot of good B&B's - more than I could afford to go after, that much is sure. So with all that being said, here is the book - it is the highest graded copy of any book in the first 22 issues (it takes until B&B#23 for another graded copy to equal this book's 9.4 and until B&B#28-the holy grail of the run-for a book to grade higher at 9.6): Sarg, Mmehdy, RickHigh and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHigh Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 56 minutes ago, JLA Brad said: Yes, issue #10 (Danny is right - this one is indeed special). I remember when Roy (Vintage Comics)posted about a number of books that he had come across back in November 2018 - among them this particular book. I pm'd him at the time and tried to make a deal on it, but the sellers wanted to go to auction with the book to see if they could get a better return. It was an entire year before the book hit Heritage and in the end I paid slightly more than I had offered (due to HA's buyer premium) and the sellers would've net slightly less at their end as well. Not that I blame them - sometimes 2 bidders will really drive up the cost of a book - you just never know. That November 2019 auction had a lot of good B&B's - more than I could afford to go after, that much is sure. So with all that being said, here is the book - it is the highest graded copy of any book in the first 22 issues (it takes until B&B#23 for another graded copy to equal this book's 9.4 and until B&B#28-the holy grail of the run-for a book to grade higher at 9.6): That is a stunning copy!! You have some beautiful B&B, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 12 hours ago, telerites said: I too loved his work, both GA and SA. Just curious if he was open and freely talked about his past work when you were with him? Irv had never attended a fan convention prior to that San Diego Con so was he overwhelmed and quite touched by the experience. He was a modest guy who indicated that he, like many of his generation, was aiming for greater prestige of a newspaper strip or the fine arts and the comic book work "paid the bills". He was very easy to talk to. Even during his comic book days he would paint for his own enjoyment on the weekends. I have never seen one of the pictures but I am curious. He was a good friend of Robert Kanigher (perhaps Kanigher's only?) and Kanigher spoke highly of him in one or two interviews that he did. telerites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Silver said: I can’t say I’m familiar with his work outside of Brave and the Bold, but I loved his work on this title. He started as out drawing the Shield for MLJ and then had a long career drawing DC war covers and stories but was most widely known for his work on Batman and Joker in the 1970s. Edited July 28, 2020 by adamstrange Mmehdy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 8:43 PM, adamstrange said: Me too. One of the highlights of my Convention experience was to escort Mr & Mrs Irv Novak to a dinner in their honor. I was pleased to be able to say "thank you" to the artist of one of my favorite series, especially when I knew that was unlikely that anyone was going to point out this particular part of his distinguished career. I wonder if he's related to Irv Novick? JTLarsen and Tri-Color Brian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Brave and the Bold #11, Toth copy. Got this one back in the day when the Toth books were being auctioned off on Heritage. I have a few books from that collection, mostly on Superman titles. These are super nice books that are fresh and supple. I long ago freed this one from it’s slab. Interestingly I am aware of two high grade pre-hero B&B collections that are missing this issue. I don’t know if it’s harder to get than other issues I just know I’m glad I dont have to bid against either of them when the next one comes up for sale! 😂 I do not own a #12, one of two issues I’m missing...Brad...you’re up 👍 astrometric, Math Teacher and electricprune 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA Brad Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 That is a NICE copy of #11. Yeah, I don't know what's up with that particular issue, but if you didn't include my collection in your statement above, then there are 3 HG collections that don't have this book. I guess I've just been waiting for a book like yours (nudge, nudge). It's too bad the Toths aren't mentioned as such on the slabs. Here is my #12, acquired in my summer of 2018 big purchase. It is tied for highest graded on the census with 1 other at 9.0. Math Teacher, astrometric and electricprune 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Your collection was included in the two I knew of I really like the Robin Hood covers, I think they were much better on Brave and the Bold than the ones in his own short lived DC series. I always thought if I ever saw any high grade copies of the series I would like to get a few but I cant recall ever seeing nice copies. Edited August 22, 2020 by Silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Dog Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 5:58 PM, JLA Brad said: While I don't have all the issues from 1-200, I have managed to accumulate quite a few thus far. Here are my copies for issues 1-3. I have to echo Silver's comment on #2 - it is very hard to find in high grade. Well, I suppose that pretty much goes for all the pre-Suicide Squad issues. mmmm #1 has been on my want list for being another 1st appearance of Hawkman...technically...but I really like the cover for #3 I think I'll it to the ever growing list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) For many years I thought B&B #1 was an uncommon or even scarce book. Now I see nice copies of at regularly at conventions (usually 7.0). It’s probably scarce 8.0 or above that but vey findable (if not affordable) otherwise. Now 2-24 are another story (with a couple of exceptions) 😂 Edited August 22, 2020 by Silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCooper Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Silver said: For many years I thought B&B #1 was an uncommon or even scare each book. Now I see nice copies of at regularly at conventions (usually 7.0). It probably scarce 8.0 or above but vey findable (if not affordable) otherwise. Now 2-24 are another story (with a couple of exceptions) 😂 8.0 is the highest graded in the CGC Census for a BB #1 and sits at one lone copy! (JLA Brad's 7.5 is next and his is the only copy in the Census at 7.5) BB #2 shows 4 copies at 7.0 and none higher. Follows a pattern of second issues or appearances of 10 cent 1950s DCs being truly rare in grade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 You rarely see #2 in any grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA Brad Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) And I'll add my #14 to the thread, this one tied for highest graded with 1 other: (note: I haven't bothered to crack out this copy to get that ice cream coupon worth 10 cents) Edited September 4, 2020 by JLA Brad buttock and Math Teacher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Silver Posted August 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2022 I don’t know why this thread petered out, both Brad and I have nice copies of many of the issues. I just scored this one, and guess what? It completes my Brave and the Bold run of 1 - 200 complete. I have a knack for leaving the best for last: greggy, JLA Brad, Math Teacher and 8 others 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHigh Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Whoa! That's a beauty Danny. Also, a huge "CONGRATS" on completing the run. Love to see a group shot sometime. jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just to keep this thread rolling, I'll jump right in to last book we left off on which is number 15. I had a pretty bad copy of this for many years that I got as a kid in the mid-70s. It was my first and only pre-hero issue. This copy is a raw fine and one that I'd like to upgrade if the right copy ever comes along. Math Teacher and hchill25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantodude Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) On 8/30/2022 at 12:07 AM, Silver said: I don’t know why this thread petered out, both Brad and I have nice copies of many of the issues. I just scored this one, and guess what? It completes my Brave and the Bold run of 1 - 200 complete. I have a knack for leaving the best for last: Wow! OW/W is rare for BB28, even in the higher grades. Congrats! Edited August 31, 2022 by Pantodude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 8:50 AM, Pantodude said: Wow! OW/W is rare for BB28, even in the higher grades. Congrats! It’s what drew me to the book. This book is notorious for dull cover colors and cr/ow pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA Brad Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 10:17 AM, Silver said: Just to keep this thread rolling, I'll jump right in to last book we left off on which is number 15. I had a pretty bad copy of this for many years that I got as a kid in the mid-70s. It was my first and only pre-hero issue. This copy is a raw fine and one that I'd like to upgrade if the right copy ever comes along. This one is an incredibly hard book to get in good condition. I have a copy in CGC 8.0 and it is tied with 3 others as highest graded. There are very few copies (24) even certified. I managed to purchase my copy over 6 years ago and I'm actually quite surprised another hasn't come along (yet) with a higher grade. Math Teacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA Brad Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 On 8/29/2022 at 10:07 PM, Silver said: I don’t know why this thread petered out, both Brad and I have nice copies of many of the issues. I just scored this one, and guess what? It completes my Brave and the Bold run of 1 - 200 complete. I have a knack for leaving the best for last: Ahhh!!! that's nice! Always very satisfying to complete a run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...