Robin Hood Tales #12
In "The Falcon Master!", Robin Hood takes on Prince John’s oppressive tax collectors in Nottingham with a mix of cunning and flair. When the Town Crier proclaims double taxes, Robin answers with a bell, a rolling carriage, and a flurry of arrows—then outsmarts a guard ambush with a clever ruse involving five decoy Robins. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art and Mike Esposito’s sharp inks, this 1957 DC tale delivers classic swashbuckling action. The cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito captures the moment Robin’s defiance echoes through the streets.
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In Nottingham, Prince John's henchmen try to collect double taxes, as announced by the Town Crier. But Robin rings his own bell and announces he'll steal the taxes back. He drops a tavern sign on the henchmen, sends a carriage rolling backwards, trips them with a volley of arrows, and buries them under severed branches. When the guards plot an ambush, five "Robins" arrive and send the guards running. Robin's last cry is, "Hear ye, Prince John is defeated again!"
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