Robin Hood Tales #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Trapping of Robin Hood," the outlaw hero risks everything by sneaking into the Sheriff's stronghold to save a friend, outwitting guards with swift cunning. While Robin draws the Sheriff's attention, the Merry Men seize the moment to steal a grand feast from the enemy's table and deliver it to the hungry villagers. Written by Joe Millard and illustrated with sharp, dynamic detail by Ogden Whitney—both on pencils and inks—this 1956 tale captures the daring spirit of the legend in a 10-cent comic. The cover, also by Whitney, shows Robin in a tense moment of evasion, setting the stage for a classic adventure.
In "The Trapping of Robin Hood," Robin Hood ventures into the Sheriff's stronghold to rescue a friend, testing his courage and cunning against the Sheriff's traps. While he eludes capture, the Merry Men seize the moment to steal a grand feast from the Sheriff's table, delivering it to the hungry villagers.
In "The Wrath of Robin Hood," the legendary outlaw and his loyal band defend a wronged townsman from a greedy tax collector, standing against injustice with cunning and courage. When the corrupt official's hidden wealth is uncovered, Robin ensures it’s returned to those he’s harmed—restoring fairness in the heart of Sherwood.
When the cruel Sir Roger the Black oppresses the serfs of Castle Fury, the news reaches the Merry Men, who ride out to challenge his tyranny. In this 1956 adventure, justice takes to the road once more.
In "Engines of War," Richard the Lionhearted and his Crusaders face a stubborn enemy castle, their siege stalling until their Greek allies reveal the secret of building powerful catapults—turning the tide of battle with ingenuity and ancient engineering.
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Reprinted in Action Comic #1 (1958), Action Comic #2 (1958), Action Comic #[nn] (1965), Robin Hood Tales #8
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