Robin Hood Tales #2

In this classic 1956 adventure, Robin Hood—once Lord Robert of Huntington—rises from exile in Sherwood Forest to defend his kingdom and his past. When he learns that his childhood friend Maid Marian is in danger of being forced into a marriage she doesn’t want, Robin Hood and his Merry Men launch their first daring mission to save her.

In "The Scourge of the Bailiff!" from Robin Hood Tales #2 (1956), the greedy Bailiff of Cransford pushes the villagers to the breaking point with ever-rising taxes. Robin and his men take matters into their own hands, determined to teach the corrupt official a lesson he won’t forget.

In "The Golden Rain," Will Scarlet slips into the Sheriff’s stronghold under cover of a clever disguise, his mission to reach Little John, imprisoned within. With quiet cunning, the two forge a plan to draw attention away from the fortress, setting the stage for Robin and the others to strike.

When King Richard heads off to the Crusades, Lord Robert of Huntington promises to safeguard England from the usurper Prince John—but upon his return home, he finds his castle seized and himself declared a traitor. Forced into the Sherwood Forest, Lord Robert joins forces with loyal men-at-arms turned outlaws and adopts the name Robin Hood, vowing to protect the poor and fight for the king's return. As Robin Hood's legend grows, his Merry Men test recruits and outwit Prince John's tax collectors, all while waiting for King Richard to reclaim his throne.