{"id":38662,"date":"2026-09-04T02:23:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/brute-1-1975-1st-app-and-origin-of-brute-in-8-5-very-fine\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T02:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:23:43","slug":"brute-1-1975-1st-app-and-origin-of-brute-in-8-5-very-fine","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/brute-1-1975-1st-app-and-origin-of-brute-in-8-5-very-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"Brute #1 (1975) 1st app. and origin of Brute in 8.5 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\">Brute #1 (1975) 1st app. and origin of Brute in 8.5 Very Fine+<\/h1>\n<p style=\"color:#ffccbc;margin:5px 0 0\">Atlas Comics (Seaboard)<\/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\">8.5<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px\">Very Fine+<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#333;color:#fff;padding:10px 20px;font-weight:bold\">KEY: 1st app. and origin of Brute<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<p><strong>Brute #1<\/strong> (1975) is a 8.5 Very Fine+ Comic from Atlas Comics (Seaboard). This issue belongs to the Bronze Age (1970-83). It is notable for: 1st app. and origin of Brute. Collectors searching for Brute #1 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n<p>Brute #1 features writing by Michael J. Fleisher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, cover art by Dick Giordano. These creators helped define the look and tone of Brute during this period, which is one reason original issues like Brute #1 remain in demand.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Brute<\/strong> series is a staple for comic collectors published by Atlas Comics (Seaboard) in the Bronze Age (1970-83). Owning Brute #1 lets you hold a piece of that run in 8.5 Very Fine+, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#b7410e;border-bottom:2px solid #b7410e\">Brute #1 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\">Brute<\/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\">#1<\/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\">1975<\/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\">Atlas Comics (Seaboard)<\/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\">8.5 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\">8.5 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: Michael J. Fleisher<br \/>Penciller: Mike Sekowsky<br \/>Cover: Dick Giordano<\/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\">Ken Carlson; Timmy Carlson; Larry Carlson; Brute; Dr. Ann Turner; Chief Frazier<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color:#b7410e;border-bottom:2px solid #b7410e\">The Story of Brute #1<\/h2>\n<p>Brute #1 continues the Brute series. Whether you are completing a run or starting with a standout 1975 issue, this 8.5 Very Fine+ copy is a strong addition to a Atlas Comics (Seaboard) collection.<\/p>\n<h2>Brute #1 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n<p>This copy of <strong>Brute #1<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in <strong>8.5 Very Fine+<\/strong>. Key characters include Ken Carlson, Timmy Carlson, Larry Carlson, Brute, Dr. Ann Turner, Chief Frazier. A solid choice for collectors completing a Brute run or adding Atlas Comics (Seaboard) books from the Bronze Age (1970-83).<\/p>\n<p>Brute #1 is a good fit for fans of Brute, readers who follow Michael J. Fleisher, and collectors who seek covers by Dick Giordano. It also suits shoppers building a Bronze Age (1970-83) library of Atlas Comics (Seaboard) titles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brute #1 (1975) 1st app. and origin of Brute in 8.5 Very Fine+. This comic was published by Atlas Comics (Seaboard) as part of the Bronze Age (1970-83) with the creative team of Michael J. 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