Brave and the Bold Vol 1 1
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Appearing in "The Thunder of the Chariots!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Clodius Crassus (First and only known appearance to date) (Roman Praetor)
Villains:
- Cinna (First and only known appearance to date) (a Centurion)
Other Characters:
- Caius (First and only known appearance to date) (a gladiator)
- Cotta (First and only known appearance to date) (a chariot driver)
- Crixus (First and only known appearance to date) (a gladiator)
- Lucia (First and only known appearance to date) (Cinna's niece)
Locations:
Items:
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Synopsis for "The Thunder of the Chariots!"
In ancient Rome, a shepherd named Marcus stares into a fountain. From behind him, a centurion named Cinna ambushes Marcus and brings him before the Praetor Clodius Crassus. He accuses Marcus of trying to assassinate Crassus, even though it was actually Cinna and his men who tried to murder him. Marcus however, proves to be an apt patsy to cover up for Cinna's crimes. Praetor Clodius orders Marcus thrown into the slave galley. Aboard the galley, a Nubian lion escapes from his cage and begins attacking the crew. Marcus wrenches his slave chains from their moorings and uses them as a weapon against the lion. The ship's overseer is so impressed with Marcus' fighting prowess that he recommends him for gladiatorial combat. Marcus is brought back to Rome where he is forced to fight in the arena. His opponent Caius ensnares Marcus with a net then charges at him with his trident. Marcus is injured, but manages to catch the spear and turn it back upon his foe. The Praetor rules to spare Caius' life so that he can "burn with rage" against Marcus. Cinna makes Marcus fight a second time – this time against a charging bull. Cinna deliberately arms him with a faulty spear, hoping that the bull will kill him. The bull indeed breaks Marcus' spear, but the former shepherd still succeeds in conquering the beast. Marcus' next challenge is a chariot race. He races against a fellow gladiator named Cotta, and manages to unseat him with a hearty toss from his shield. Marcus manages to win the race, and is granted his freedom.
Appearing in "Battle for the Dragon Ship!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Captain Olaf (First and only known appearance to date) (a fisherman)
Villains:
- Sardluck (First and only known appearance to date) (a spy)
- Thorvald (First and only known appearance to date) (a Viking Baron)
Other Characters:
- Gunnda (First and only known appearance to date) (Olaf's daughter)
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- Baron Thorvald's Dragon Ship
- Captain Olaf's fishing vessel
Synopsis for "Battle for the Dragon Ship!"
In the year 964 AD, Norwegian fisherman Captain Olaf comes upon a young lad floating on a log at sea. He brings him aboard his vessel, but the youth has no memory of his true name or identity. Olaf and his men bring the youth to shore, where a man named Sardluk the spy watches them from afar. Sardluk recognizes the blond haired lad and reports back to his master Baron Thorvald. Thorvald is animated when he hears the news and orders his men to kill the boy. Sardluk's soldiers raid Captain Olaf's home, but the man fights back, ensnaring the soldiers with Olaf's fishing nets. He then picks up a stray sword and injures Sardluk. The boy has no idea why he is so proficient with a blade. Sardluk and his men run off, but promise to return to finish the job. Captain Olaf's daughter Gunnda is so impressed with the boy's bravery that she names him Jon the Viking Prince, after a famed Viking hero. A few days later, Baron Thorvald learns that Olaf's men have put to sea, and orders his dragon ship to give chase. As the dragon ship overtakes Olaf's fishing vessel, Jon has the Captain load him onto a spring-loaded harpoon and fire him across to the other ship. Once on board, Jon swings across the mast, then tears through one of the sails with his sword. He fights valiantly against the Viking warriors, forcing Baron Thorvald to flee by diving off his own ship. Jon is concerned that the Baron had information concerning his true identity and fears that he will never learn the truth about his own mysterious past.
Appearing in "Duel in Forest Perilous"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Sir Edwin Kent (First and only known appearance to date)
- Sir Grot (First and only known appearance to date)
Villains:
- Sir Oswald Bane (First and only known appearance to date)
Other Characters:
- None
Locations:
- England (6th Century)
- Forest Perilous
Items:
- Silent Knight's sword and armor
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for "Duel in Forest Perilous"
- Synopsis not yet written.
Notes
- "The Thunder of the Chariots!" and "Battle for the Dragon Ship!" are reprinted in DC Special #12 and The Best of Brave and the Bold #1.
- "Duel in Forest Perilous" is reprinted in DC Special #12.
- First appearance of all characters.
- The Viking Prince, Captain Olaf, Gunnda, Sardluck and Thorvald all appear next in Brave and the Bold #2.
Trivia
- No trivia.
Related Articles
- Golden Gladiator/Gallery
- Golden Gladiator/Appearances
- Golden Gladiator/Quotes
- Silent Knight/Gallery
- Silent Knight/Appearances
- Silent Knight/Quotes
- Viking Prince/Gallery
- Viking Prince/Appearances
- Viking Prince/Quotes
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Brave and the Bold (Volume 2)
- Brave and the Bold (Volume 3)
- Best of Brave and the Bold
- Flash and Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold
Links and References
- Brave and the Bold at Wikipedia
- Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) series index at the Grand Comics Database
- Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) series index at Comicbookdb.com
- Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) series index at Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics
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