Brave and the Bold Vol 1 5

Brave and the Bold Vol 1 #5

May, 1956

Executive Editor

Robert Kanigher

Cover Artists

Irv Novick

Publisher

DC Comics

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Appearing in "The Blind Bowman!"

Featured Characters:

• Robin Hood

Supporting Characters:

Villains:

• Prince John

Other Characters:

• Will Scarlet
• Friar Tuck

Locations:

• England (12th Century)
  • Sherwood Forest
  • Prince John's Castle

Items:

• Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow

Vehicles:

• None
  
  

Synopsis for "The Blind Bowman!"

Prince John captures the band of merry men and challenges Robin Hood to a test to set them free. He must capture a golden stag with his bare hands, battle one of Prince John's men atop a suspended log using quarterstaffs, and finally, shoot out the flame of a candle while blindfolded...

Appearing in "The Ice Dragon!"

Featured Characters:

• Jon, the Viking Prince

Supporting Characters:

• Captain Olaf
• Gunnda

Villains:

• Baron Thorvald

Other Characters:

Locations:

• Norway (10th Century)

Items:

• Sculpted Ice Dragon

Vehicles:

• Thorvald's Ship
  
  

Synopsis for "The Ice Dragon!"

During the winter season, Thorvald has his men sculpt a dragon out of an iceberg, and he uses it to scare the people of the fishing village away from the sea. The village will soon run out of food and slowly freeze unless something is done, so When Gunnda sails out to fish on her own, she is captured, forcing Jon to come to her rescue.

Appearing in "Shield of Terror!"

Featured Characters:

• The Silent Knight

Supporting Characters:

• Slasher (a hawk)
• Lady Celia

Villains:

• The Robber Baron

Other Characters:

• Sir Grot
• Malco (Single appearance)

Locations:

• England (6th Century)
  • Greystone Castle
  • Forest Perilous

Items:

• Silent Knight's Sword and Armor

Vehicles:

• None
  
  

Synopsis for "Shield of Terror!"

Lady Celia believes that the Silent Knight and Brian Kent may be one and the same. Brian must fight off her suspicions, as well as the Robber Baron who once again attacks the duo in the Forest Perilous!

Notes

• "The Ice Dragon!" is reprinted in DC Special #12 and The Best of the Brave and the Bold #2.
• "Shield of Terror!" is reprinted in The Best of the Brave and the Bold #1.
  

Trivia

• No trivia.

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See Also

• Discuss Brave and the Bold Vol 1 5 on the forums
• Cover gallery for the Brave and the Bold series

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Recommended Reading

• None.

Links and References

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