Brave and the Bold #109 CGC 9.4 — DC Comics (Oct/Nov 1973) White Pages — Batman & The Demon — Jim Aparo — Bondage Cover

The Brave and the Bold #109 — CGC Graded 9.4 (Near Mint)

Publisher: DC Comics
Issue: #109
Cover Date: October/November 1973
CGC Certification #: 0808478010
CGC Grade: 9.4 (Near Mint) — Universal Grade
Page Quality: White Pages
Cover Price: 20¢
Cover Type: Bondage Cover — as noted on CGC label
Comics Code Authority: Approved — stamp visible on cover
Slab Condition: Excellent — no cracks or yellowing noted

Creative Team

• Story: Bob Haney
• Cover Art: Jim Aparo
• Interior Art: Jim Aparo

Featured Characters

• Batman (Bruce Wayne)
• The Demon (Etrigan) — as noted on CGC label

Cover Details — Bondage Cover

Jim Aparo's dynamic cover depicts The Demon (Etrigan) in his iconic yellow-and-red costume, chained and restrained aboard a wooden sailing ship in stormy seas, while a massive black lava-creature looms menacingly in the crashing waves. A figure — presumably Batman — lies unconscious in the water below. The cover tagline reads: "Gotham Bay, Be My Grave" — a classic Bronze Age hook. The CGC label designates this as a Bondage Cover, a collector designation that adds significant demand and value. The bold blue sky, crashing waves, and Aparo's kinetic linework make this one of the most visually striking B&B covers of the era.

Jim Aparo — The Definitive Brave and the Bold Artist

Jim Aparo is widely regarded as the definitive artist of The Brave and the Bold and one of the greatest Batman artists of all time. His work on B&B throughout the 1970s is celebrated for its dynamic storytelling, expressive characters, and masterful inking. Aparo covers from this era are among the most sought-after Bronze Age DC collectibles. This issue features both cover and interior art by Aparo — a complete Aparo package.

The Demon (Etrigan) — Jack Kirby Creation

The Demon (Etrigan) was created by the legendary Jack Kirby and first appeared in The Demon #1 (1972). By 1973, Etrigan was already crossing over into team-up books like B&B, making this an early appearance of the character outside his own title. Etrigan appearances in high-grade Bronze Age books are consistently sought after by Kirby fans and DC collectors alike.

Series Context

The Brave and the Bold was DC's flagship team-up title throughout the Bronze Age, pairing Batman with a rotating cast of DC heroes. The Jim Aparo era (roughly 1969–1983) is considered the golden age of the series. Issue #109 from 1973 is a prime example of the series at its peak — great story, great art, and a memorable cover concept.

Back Cover

Features a period-authentic full-page advertisement for Raleigh Bicycles — specifically the Record 24 road racer and the Sprite touring bicycle, with copy reading "One for roads. One for loads." Raleigh Industries of America, 1168 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02134. A wonderful 1973 Americana time capsule.

Condition & Grading

Graded and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), the industry's leading comic book grading authority. A 9.4 (Near Mint) is an exceptional grade for a 1973 Bronze Age book — these were printed on newsprint and rarely survive in high grade. White Pages is the best possible page quality designation and is especially notable for a 50+ year old comic. Verify authenticity at cgccomics.com using cert # 0808478010.

Shipping

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