DC Special #23

In "The Secret of the Spanish Blade," Porthos bets Dulac he can sneak into Spain and tug the King’s beard—leading to a chain of events that accidentally brings a deadly conspiracy to light. When a message meant for Corbeau’s allies in France ends up in Spain, the Musketeers unknowingly carry it back, unraveling a plot against King Louis XIII.

In a quiet town, an elder auctions off three weathered arrows said to have been used by Robin Hood to defeat the Sheriff—only for Prince John to demand the story, insisting Robin Hood is dead. Flashbacks reveal the arrows’ legendary deeds: a burst of water unleashed from a dam, a chimney sealed against attackers, and a daring crossing over a moat of wild boars. When the elder vanishes into the woods laughing, the truth behind the tale becomes clearer than ever.

In "Attack of the Sea Raiders!" from DC Special #23 (1976), Robin finds himself taken captive during a raid on Viking ships, forcing him to use quick thinking and a clever ruse to escape. With the tide turning, he and his men outwit the Viking leader Toke and his crew, setting up a confrontation that tilts the odds in their favor—though the outcome remains uncertain.