*DC: You know, there was a time when the comic book industry wasn’t dominated by super-powered folks in tights hitting each other, and in those days, a popular theme was man against the elements – all-too-human explorers in outer space, in the air, in exotic realms, or in subterranean or subaquatic environments. This update brings us the first appearances of two such series in DC’s tryout titles: Brave & Bold #31 saw the first adventure of Cave Carson who, with his friends Christie and Bulldozer, explored the treacherous world beneath the Earth. Created by France Herron and illustrator Bruno Premiani, Cave never quite caught his own series in the 20th Century, but made many other appearances in the DC Universe, and of course an updated version now has his own book. Somewhat more successful were the Sea Devils, a quartet of daring scuba-divers created by Robert Kanigher and artist Russ Heath, the latter of whose lush, exotic artwork no doubt contributed hugely to the team’s success. After a successful run commencing with Showcase #27, the Sea Devils earned their own ongoing series, and remain firmly part of the DC fabric. The newly acquired copy of Brave & Bold #31 is GD/VG, a cents copy with no UK overmark. Generally attractive shape, it has minor spine and edge creasing, and a small corner off the back cover. On sale at £50. Our new Showcase #27 superficially appears to be a higher grade – the front cover is unmarked apart from a pence price stamp in the upper edge – but the back cover is torn and taped, bringing down what would in every other aspect be a VG or better. Therefore we’ve graded it as GD- p, and it’s on sale at £50. SORRY, THESE HAVE NOW SOLD