The Brave and the Bold #171 is an issue of the series The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1981. It was published on November 25, 1980.
Synopsis for Batman and Scalphunter: "A Cannon for Batman"
During an auction of relics from the American Civil War, Bruce Wayne buys a special chest, where he finds a secret compartment with a patch created in the image of his bat-emblem. In order to learn the origin of such emblem, Bruce pays a visit to his old friend Professor Carter Nichols and asks him to send him back to 1862.
While in the past, Bruce comes across Martha Jennings, a notorious humanitarian figure, and also the hero Scalphunter. Working together, Batman and Scalphunter help Jennings deliver medical supplies to the people in need and they also play a small role during the Civil War. After his efforts to help, Batman decides it's time to leave and Jennings tells him that she will find a way to honor his assistance with his own peculiar bat-symbol.
When Bruce returns to the present, he realizes that he has learned the truth about the mysterious bat patch.
Appearing in Batman and Scalphunter: "A Cannon for Batman"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Professor Carter Nichols
- Martha Jennings (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Juniper (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
- Covered Wagon
Synopsis for Nemesis: "Double or Nothing"
Nemesis tries to take on a casino run by one of the Council's members, but a blonde out for vengeance against his target complicates matters.
Appearing in Nemesis: "Double or Nothing"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Marjorie Marshall (Flashback only)
Antagonists:
- The Council
- M.C. Curtis
Other Characters:
- Valerie Foxworth (First appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- Toxin Bullets
Vehicles:
- Taxi Cab
Notes
- This issue's editor notes indicate that Scalphunter previously appeared in Weird Western Tales #57.
- The story "A Cannon for Batman" is reprinted in:
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