{"product_id":"brave-and-the-bold-109-cgc-9-4-dc-comics-oct-nov-1973-white-pages-batman-the-demon-jim-aparo-bondage-cover","title":"Brave and the Bold #109 CGC 9.4 — DC Comics (Oct\/Nov 1973) White Pages — Batman \u0026 The Demon — Jim Aparo — Bondage Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Brave and the Bold #109 — CGC Graded 9.4 (Near Mint)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October\/November 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCGC Certification #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0808478010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCGC Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4 (Near Mint) — Universal Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20¢\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bondage Cover — as noted on CGC label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComics Code Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved — stamp visible on cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlab Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no cracks or yellowing noted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Haney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Aparo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Aparo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Characters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman (Bruce Wayne)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Demon (Etrigan)\u003c\/strong\u003e — as noted on CGC label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCover Details — Bondage Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim 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: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Gotham Bay, Be My Grave\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic Bronze Age hook. The CGC label designates this as a \u003cstrong\u003eBondage Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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\u0026amp;B covers of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJim Aparo — The Definitive Brave and the Bold Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Aparo\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as the definitive artist of \u003cem\u003eThe Brave and the Bold\u003c\/em\u003e and one of the greatest Batman artists of all time. His work on B\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Demon (Etrigan) — Jack Kirby Creation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Demon (Etrigan) was created by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/strong\u003e and first appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe Demon\u003c\/em\u003e #1 (1972). By 1973, Etrigan was already crossing over into team-up books like B\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeries Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brave and the Bold\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures a period-authentic full-page advertisement for \u003cstrong\u003eRaleigh Bicycles\u003c\/strong\u003e — specifically the \u003cem\u003eRecord 24\u003c\/em\u003e road racer and the \u003cem\u003eSprite\u003c\/em\u003e touring bicycle, with copy reading \u003cem\u003e\"One for roads. One for loads.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Raleigh Industries of America, 1168 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02134. A wonderful 1973 Americana time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraded and encapsulated by \u003cstrong\u003eCGC (Certified Guaranty Company)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\"\u003ecgccomics.com\u003c\/a\u003e using cert # 0808478010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped securely in a padded, rigid mailer designed specifically for CGC slabs. Fully insured and tracked. 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