Brave and the Bold Vol 1 8

Brave and the Bold Vol 1 #8

November, 1956

Executive Editor

Robert Kanigher

Cover Artists

Irv Novick

Publisher

DC Comics

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Appearing in "Challenge of the Grim Jester!"

Featured Characters:

• Robin Hood

Supporting Characters:

• Maid Marion

Villains:

• Prince John
• Malvio, the Court Jester (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• The Merrie Men
  • Little John
  • Friar Tuck
  • Will Scarlet

Locations:

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

Items:

• Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow

Vehicles:

• None
  
  

Synopsis for "Challenge of the Grim Jester!"

A tournament in Prince John's castle has Robin Hood entering as a contender. Prince John tells him that if he fails three out of five challenges, he must surrender himself to the guards. Robin Hood agrees, then Prince John introduces the master of rules, Malvio, his court jester, and a known trickster.

Appearing in "The Outcast Viking!"

Featured Characters:

• Jon, the Viking Prince

Supporting Characters:

• Gunnda

Villains:

• Baldur (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Captain Olaf

Locations:

• Norway (10th Century)

Items:

• None

Vehicles:

• None
  
  

Synopsis for "The Outcast Viking!"

The old seer, Baldur, predicts doom will come to the village as long as Jon stays within. The villagers vote to exile him, but they have a change of heart after he saves them from a stampede of unfrozen mastodons.

Appearing in "Secret of the Arabian Horse!"

Featured Characters:

• Silent Knight

Supporting Characters:

• Lady Celia
• Tana (an arabian steed) (First appearance)

Villains:

• Sir Edwin

Other Characters:

• Sir Grot

Locations:

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

Items:

• Silent Knight's Sword and Armor

Vehicles:

• None
  
  

Synopsis for "Secret of the Arabian Horse!"

A plot to unmask the Silent Knight comes about by Sir Edwin, when he gives a white, arabian steed to Brian. The horse only responds to him, even when Brian dons his Silent Knight armor. When brigands kidnap the lady Celia, the Silent Knight's new steed may very well give away his identity.

Notes

• "The Outcast Viking!" is reprinted in DC Special #25 and The Best of the Brave and the Bold #6.
  

Trivia

• No trivia.

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See Also

• Discuss Brave and the Bold Vol 1 8 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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