{"id":38600,"date":"2026-09-04T02:21:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/brave-and-bold-157-1979-in-8-0-very-fine\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T02:21:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:21:52","slug":"brave-and-bold-157-1979-in-8-0-very-fine","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/brave-and-bold-157-1979-in-8-0-very-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"Brave and Bold #157 (1979) in 8.0 Very Fine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family:&#039;Segoe UI&#039;,Arial,sans-serif;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;border:1px solid #e0e0e0\">\n<div style=\"background:#b7410e;padding:20px;display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:center\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cropped-RBClogo2.png\" style=\"height:50px\" alt=\"Rust Belt Comics\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#fff;margin:0;font-size:22px\">Brave and Bold #157 (1979) in 8.0 Very Fine<\/h1>\n<p style=\"color:#ffccbc;margin:5px 0 0\">DC<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fdd835;padding:8px 15px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center;min-width:70px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:10px\">Condition<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:18px\">8.0<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px\">Very Fine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<p><strong>Brave and Bold #157<\/strong> (1979) is a 8.0 Very Fine Comic from DC. This issue belongs to the Bronze Age (1970-83). Collectors searching for Brave and Bold #157 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n<p>Brave and Bold #157 features writing by Bob Haney; Mike W. Barr, art by Jim Aparo, cover art by Jim Aparo. These creators helped define the look and tone of Brave and Bold during this period, which is one reason original issues like Brave and Bold #157 remain in demand.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Brave and Bold<\/strong> series is a staple for comic collectors published by DC in the Bronze Age (1970-83). Owning Brave and Bold #157 lets you hold a piece of that run in 8.0 Very Fine, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#b7410e;border-bottom:2px solid #b7410e\">Brave and Bold #157 Specifications<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Series Title<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">Brave and Bold<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Issue Number<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">#157<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Publication Year<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">1979<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Publisher<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">DC<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Age<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">Bronze Age (1970-83)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Grade<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">8.0 Very Fine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Condition<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">8.0 Very Fine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Format<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">Comic<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Printing<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">1st<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Creatives<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">Writer: Bob Haney; Mike W. Barr<br \/>Artist: Jim Aparo<br \/>Cover: Jim Aparo<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0\">\n<div style=\"width:30%;font-weight:bold;color:#555\">Characters<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow:1\">Jake Kling; Matthew Tinsley; Pyra; Inc Extortion; Charles Sinclair; Max Beckmesser; Commissioner Gordon (James &#8216;Jim&#8217; Gordon); Alfred Pennyworth; Batman (Bruce Wayne); Martin Tellman; Dr. Canus; Kamandi<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color:#b7410e;border-bottom:2px solid #b7410e\">The Story of Brave and Bold #157<\/h2>\n<p>Brave and Bold #157 continues the Brave and Bold series. Whether you are completing a run or starting with a standout 1979 issue, this 8.0 Very Fine copy is a strong addition to a DC collection.<\/p>\n<h2>Brave and Bold #157 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n<p>This copy of <strong>Brave and Bold #157<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in <strong>8.0 Very Fine<\/strong>. Key characters include Jake Kling, Matthew Tinsley, Pyra, Inc Extortion, Charles Sinclair, Max Beckmesser, Commissioner Gordon (James &#8216;Jim&#8217; Gordon), Alfred Pennyworth, Batman (Bruce Wayne), Martin Tellman, Dr. Canus, Kamandi. A solid choice for collectors completing a Brave and Bold run or adding DC books from the Bronze Age (1970-83).<\/p>\n<p>Brave and Bold #157 is a good fit for fans of Brave and Bold, readers who follow Bob Haney; Mike W. Barr, and collectors who seek covers by Jim Aparo. It also suits shoppers building a Bronze Age (1970-83) library of DC titles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brave and Bold #157 (1979) in 8.0 Very Fine. This comic was published by DC as part of the Bronze Age (1970-83) with the creative team of Bob Haney; Mike W. 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