Best of the Brave and the Bold #6 is an issue of the series Best of the Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1989.
Synopsis for "Punish Not My Evil Son"
This story is reprinted from The Brave and the Bold #83.
During a board meeting of the Zenith Oil Corporation leaves Bruce Wayne suspicious about millions of gallons of oil being stolen, so Batman and Robin investigate the plant to find that an elaborate theft scheme is being orchestrated to steal the oil. The next day, Bruce and Dick are surprised by the arrival of Lance Bruner, the son of the late Professor Bruner, one of Bruce's father's closest friends. Under an agreement drawn up between the two, and signed by both Bruner and Dr. Thomas Wayne, the Wayne family promised to adopt and raise Lance should anything happen to the professor — whom Lance claims was killed in an accident which he witnessed.
Taking Lance in proves to be quite the headache as the boy is trouble, causing untold damage both on and off the Wayne property, as well as arranging his own kidnapping for ransom. Dick tries to cover for Lance at first and tries to help him make friends by means of the Teen Titans in their civilian guises, while at night Batman and the Teen Titans try to find out the source of the oil thefts. When it is discovered that Lance has outstanding arrest warrants, was expelled from military academy; and his father actually died of a broken heart and not in an accident, Bruce adopts Lance to keep him out of reform school.
Lance behaves himself for a few days, but then he stumbles upon the Batcave and learns that Bruce and Dick are Batman and Robin! Lance vows to get revenge on the Dynamic Duo and sets them up for an ambush when he tells Zenith Oil owner Grantland Stark (actually the mastermind behind the thefts) of Batman and the Titans' next move, leading the group to be captured. Realizing that Stark intended to kill them, Lance realizes the error of his ways and sets the heroes free. During the fight, Lance — disguised in Robin's costume — sacrifices his life trying to stop Stark, who is quickly defeated by the angered heroes who think that it was Dick who was killed. Afterwards, Bruce puts up a memorial remembering Lance on the property of Wayne Manor.
Appearing in "Punish Not My Evil Son"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Lance Bruner (Single appearance; dies) (Adopted by Bruce Wayne)
- Alfred Pennyworth
Antagonists:
- Grantland Stark (Single appearance)
- Milo Manton (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Charles Hinton (Single appearance)
- Thomas Wayne (In a photograph only)
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Synopsis for "Peril of the Burning Sea!"
This story is reprinted from The Brave and the Bold #9.
During a fishing expedition, Jon and the crew come across a burning face above the water, shooting flames at their vessel! Captain Olaf and the rest of the crew dub it a fire-troll, but Jon isn't so sure.
Appearing in "Peril of the Burning Sea!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Captain Olaf
- Gunnda
Antagonists:
- Red Orm (Single appearance)
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Vehicles:
- Viking Long-Ship
Synopsis for "Robin Hood vs the Merrie Men!"
This story is reprinted from The Brave and the Bold #11.
Robin suffers a knock to the head while battling Prince John's men. He is brought before the evil Prince but Robin reveals that he has lost his memory. He does not even remember his own name. The Prince sees this as an opportunity to see if he can test Robin to see if he will do his bidding. The Prince informs Robin that he is the captain of his guard and that he was injured while battling a group of outlaws known as the Merrie Men. The Merrie Men have spread the word that Robin is a coward and will not face them again. Robin is determined to stand up for himself and he sets out to hunt down the Merrie Men much to the suspicion of the Princes guard who feel that Robin is faking. Robin sets out on his mission and encounters Little John. He engages him in combat and readily defeats him with his sword skills and cunning. He then apprehends Will Scarlett with the same ease along with Friar Tuck. All three men are stunned that Robin has betrayed them as they are led in captivity to prison. Robin locks up the three men but little John is able to strike a blow at Robin as he closes the door. The knock on his head helps Robin regain his memory and he quickly realizes the mistake he has made. He helps his three men escape from John's prison as they fight for their freedom. Later that night they rejoice in their freedom as they drink by the campfire.
Appearing in "Robin Hood vs the Merrie Men!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- The Merrie Men
- Little John
- Will Scarlet
- Friar Tuck
Antagonists:
- Prince John
- Sheriff of Nottingham
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
- Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for "The Outcast Viking!"
This story is reprinted from The Brave and the Bold #8.
The people of the Viking Prince’s village vote to banish him on advise from an old fisherman named Baldur who seems to have clairvoyant powers. The old fisherman had warned the people that the source of all their misery and disasters had been a result of having Viking Jon living among them. He warns that unless they get rid of him, even more disasters would befall the village. The Viking Prince agrees to the banishment and sets off to sea. As he leaves he passes a group of massive mastodons frozen in a glacier forever frozen in time. A short time later, Jon witnesses a huge volcano erupting from a nearby island as flaming ashes rain down on his village. A fiery red cloud then moves towards his village so Jon returns to warn everyone. As he approaches he is shocked to see that the frozen elephants have come to life. Freed from their captivity as a result of their glacier melting down from all the heat caused by the approaching cloud. Jon rushes to his village as the Mastodons approach. He quickly leads the Mastodons through a patch of ice which causes them to fall through and into the water. The ice could not sustain their weight. Jon then asks for the whereabouts of the fisherman Baldur to challenge his prophesies but he is informed that he has already fled leaving behind his old battered drum
Appearing in "The Outcast Viking!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Gunnda
Antagonists:
- Baldur (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Captain Olaf
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
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