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Brave and Bold #183 Cover by Jim Aparo!

Artist: Jim Aparo (All)

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Brave and Bold #183 Cover by Jim Aparo! Comic Art

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Title:	Brave and Bold #183 Cover by Jim Aparo!
Artist:	Jim Aparo (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	326
Likes on CAF:	24 25
Comments:	19
Added to Site:	4/20/2025
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Another cover thanks to the generous patience of Marcus Wai. We did a trade last summer, and very happy with this cover.

Information on this issue:

Synopsis for Batman and the Riddler: "The Death of Batman"
Certain day in Gotham, Hugh Creighton, a retired mystery novelist is suddenly kidnapped and several clues are left behind for Batman and the Riddler. Although neither of them is happy to know that they have to work together in order to solve the mystery and find the old man, they both agree to a temporary truce until they crack the case.

During the chase for clues across Gotham, Batman inquires as to why the Riddler is interested in saving an old man and the criminal replies that he is not. His only motivation is to find the criminal responsible for stealing his modus operandi and make him pay. During the night, Batman and Riddler overcome a series of traps until they reach the end of the clues. Knowing that there is just one more step before confronting the mastermind, Riddler tries to betray Batman, but the Dark Knight gets the upper hand and knocks Riddler unconscious.

Batman goes to the designated place and much to his surprise, he learns that Creighton faked his kidnapping in order to lure Batman into his well prepared trap. Creighton also used the Riddler to distract Batman from deducing the truth. Batman is forced to surrender his Utility Belt and Craighton reveals that he has learned that Bruce Wayne is Batman. When the Dark Knight asks the elder why he went to all the trouble just to kill him, Creighton replies that he felt upstaged by the Batman, as the former police commissioner would often rely on him to solve cases, but ever since Batman appeared Creighton was forgotten. However, the elder is satisfied knowing that he has solved the greatest mystery and that he will also be known as the man who killed Batman. When the deranged author activates the deathtrap, Batman is suddenly saved by the Riddler and the whole trap backfires on Creighton, killing him.

Finally, Batman takes Riddler to a hospital to recover from the injuries caused by his noble sacrifice. When Batman asks Riddler why he saved him, the madman replies that he needed to know the answers that otherwise would've died with him. Batman agrees to reveal the truth to him eventually, but for the time being, he tells Riddler that first he needs to return to prison.

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Rick W
Member Since 2017

Posted on 4/20/2025

Well played!

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

Posted on 4/20/2025

Such a great Aparo B&B cover! I'm curious who would win a game of comic book chess between you and Marcus.

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 4/21/2025

Daryl R wrote:

Such a great Aparo B&B cover! I'm curious who would win a game of comic book chess between you and Marcus.

Marcus! 7 days a week and twice on Sundays!

James S
Member Since 2017

Posted on 4/20/2025

Classic stuff, Nick!

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

Posted on 4/21/2025

Classic and Iconic Batman and Riddler!

Michael Lovitz
Member Since 2003

Posted on 4/21/2025

Not bad, if you like that kind of thing, that's is...

Awesome Aparo image!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/21/2025

Batman with the Crotch Goblin pose! Love the shadow of the bat as well. Letting this one go hurt more than the BB123!

Corey Rust
Member Since 2023

Posted on 4/21/2025

What a beauty

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/21/2025

Love it!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 4/21/2025

amazing cover Nick, and one of the most amazing stories/trades between 2 iconic collectors in the hobby outside of Felix's podcast. Kudos to you and Marcus!

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/21/2025

Fantastic cover, Nick!!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/22/2025

I've never played chess, but I've always loved covers featuring a chess motif!

Toni S
Member Since 2019

Posted on 4/22/2025

A very beautiful cover!!! Very well done. Congrats to Marcus and you!

Robert Binkley
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/22/2025

Very Cool Aparo Cover ! Congrats Nick !

Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/22/2025

So glad Marcus let you have this one!!

S Riz
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/22/2025

Glad you were able to get it Nick! Aparo is legendary!

Brian Norton
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/23/2025

classic Jim Aparo. awesome pick up.

John C
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/23/2025

With the pawn gone, he was open to rook-bishop mate because of the bishop on the open diagonal.

Marc W
Member Since 2014

Posted on 7/5/2025

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing

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