The Brave and the Bold #8
In "The Challenge of the Grim Jester!", Robin Hood arrives in Sherwood for a Champion Day declared by the mocking Prince John, immune from capture during the event. Forced to face a series of humiliating trials—including wielding a giant bow, dueling a dwarf-acrobat, and battling a knight on horseback while holding a handkerchief—Robin must outwit the cruel jester’s traps. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated with dynamic precision by Russ Heath, with lettering by Gaspar Saladino, this 1956 adventure features a striking cover by Irv Novick.
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Prince John mockingly proclaims a "Champion Day" for a tournament. Robin Hood and his Merrie Men arrive, immune from capture for the event. But John sics a cruel jester on RH. He's given a giant bow to shoot, but cannot. He must quarter-staff duel a dwarf-acrobat, and loses. Even a target is a cheat as a man inside moves it. Robin's challenged to fight a knight ahorse without quitting a handkerchief, and finally wins. But the jester drops the gate bar. Can Robin crack that? Yes, by mounting a horse and shooting the giant bow! Robin is Champion!
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