CATALOG RECORD

The Brave and the Bold #116

DC · Series began 1955 · December 1974-January 1975

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Dates

Cover date: December 1974-January 1975
On sale: September 17, 1974
Pages: 100

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Jim Aparo, Nick Cardy, George Tuska, Irv Novick, Bob Brown, Murphy Anderson, Don Heck, Joe Kubert, Bruno Premiani, Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino, Frank Harry, Joe Certa, Howard Purcell, Bernard Bailyinks: Jim Aparo, Nick Cardy, George Tuska, Irv Novick, Bob Brown, Murphy Anderson, Don Heck, Joe Kubert, Joe Certa, Bruno Premiani, Howard Purcell, Frank Harry, Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Bernard Bailycolors: Tatjana Woodletters: Gaspar Saladino, Jim Aparo, Joe Letteresescript: Bob Haney, Bob Rozakis, Robert Kanigher, Murray Boltinoffediting: Dick Giordano, Murray Boltinoff

Stories

Grasp of the Killer Cult · 20 pages
Bizarre murders are committed by seemingly upstanding citizens who are soon determined to be imposters. They turn out to be members of a World War II military construction crew possessed by the spirits of followers of the Far Eastern goddess Kali. It takes the power of the Spectre to prevent her resurrection.
The Dimensional Caper! · 22.83 pages
The Titans prevent an invasion from another dimension that occupies the same space as Chet Walters' school.
Knight for a Day! · 7.67 pages
True heir to the throne Brian is assigned to deliver the Sun Ruby to a neighboring kingdom, in the hope that he will be killed travelling through the Forest Perilous, but as the Silent Knight he surmounts all obstacles.
Heroes Who Wouldn't Die! · 3 pages
Due to his new-material co-star this issue being the Spectre, Batman discusses various other DC heroes whose origins begin with their deaths, or near-deaths.
In the Coils of Copperhead! · 22 pages
Batman's pursuit of a new villain is complicated by both Wonder Woman and Batgirl falling in love with the Caped Crusader.
The Many Lives of the Spectre · 2 pages

Characters

Bruce WayneBatmanDick GraysonPrincess DianaWonder WomanRobinWally WestBarbara GordonCommissioner James GordonDonna TroyBatgirlWonder GirlGarthJim CorriganKid FlashThe SpectreCliff SteeleBoston BrandDeadmanRobotmanAqualadRobert Crane / Paul DennisCopperheadBrian KentThe Silent KnightThe Gay GhostKeith Everet / Charles Collins

Reprinted in

Bumper Batcomic (1976), Showcase Presents: The Brave and the Bold Batman Team-Ups (2007), Showcase Presents: The Spectre (2012), Legends of the Dark Knight: Jim Aparo (2012), Batman: The Brave and the Bold - The Bronze Age Omnibus (2017), The Spectre: The Wrath of the Spectre Omnibus (2020), DC Finest: Team-Ups: The Impossible Escape (2026)