{"id":38627,"date":"2026-09-04T02:22:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/brave-and-bold-178-1981-in-9-2-near-mint\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T02:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:22:40","slug":"brave-and-bold-178-1981-in-9-2-near-mint","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/brave-and-bold-178-1981-in-9-2-near-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"Brave and Bold #178 (1981) in 9.2 Near Mint-"},"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 #178 (1981) in 9.2 Near Mint-<\/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\">9.2<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px\">Near Mint-<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<p><strong>Brave and Bold #178<\/strong> (1981) is a 9.2 Near Mint- Comic from DC. This issue belongs to the Bronze Age (1970-83). Collectors searching for Brave and Bold #178 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n<p>Brave and Bold #178 features writing by Cary Burkett; Alan Brennert, art by Dan Spiegle; 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 #178 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 #178 lets you hold a piece of that run in 9.2 Near Mint-, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#b7410e;border-bottom:2px solid #b7410e\">Brave and Bold #178 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\">#178<\/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\">1981<\/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\">9.2 Near Mint-<\/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\">9.2 Near Mint-<\/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: Cary Burkett; Alan Brennert<br \/>Artist: Dan Spiegle; 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\">Samuel Solomon; Vera Sweet; Origami Man; Clayton Wetley; Batman (Bruce Wayne); Creeper (Jack Ryder); Nemesis (Thomas Tresser); Valerie Foxworth<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color:#b7410e;border-bottom:2px solid #b7410e\">The Story of Brave and Bold #178<\/h2>\n<p>Last 50-cent cover price. &#8216;Paperchase,&#8217; Batman and the Creeper fight a murdering monster made of paper. The Robot Master Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. &#8216;The Bitter Choice!&#8217;, script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; emesis finds that Samuel Solomon has clamped a device to his heart that can induce a heart attack from too much strain.<\/p>\n<h2>Brave and Bold #178 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n<p>This copy of <strong>Brave and Bold #178<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in <strong>9.2 Near Mint-<\/strong>. Key characters include Samuel Solomon, Vera Sweet, Origami Man, Clayton Wetley, Batman (Bruce Wayne), Creeper (Jack Ryder), Nemesis (Thomas Tresser), Valerie Foxworth. 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 #178 is a good fit for fans of Brave and Bold, readers who follow Cary Burkett; Alan Brennert. 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