Robin Hood #9

Jan 1958 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.10 USD

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Robin Hood and his companion Dickon infiltrate Glamore Castle, which is held by the evil Sir Gui, by discovering a secret passage hidden behind a wooden lintel. After locating the passage entrance within the castle walls, they attempt to escape with a valuable cofffer lowered on a rope, but guards discover them and sound an alarm. In the ensuing battle at the castle gates, Robin Hood and his allies fight Sir Gui's forces; Robin uses arrows to aid a young serf named Jehan who is pressed against the castle wall, and together they manage to hold off the guards long enough to reach the secret passageway to the postern gate, allowing Robin to escape alive with Jehan.

Contains 4 stories

The Prince and the Poacher

10 pp · Adventure, Historical

When Robin Hood intercepts the execution of a man named Dickon on Prince John's orders, he discovers that his mysterious rescuee is actually Lord Robert, Earl of Huntingdon—a nobleman sworn by King Richard himself to defend England against the usurper's tyranny. As Dickon reveals how he assembled his legendary band of followers in Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood learns the true story behind the outlaw champion that Prince John fears most. This tale weaves together the origins of the Merry Men, from Little John's first meeting to the gathering of archers, friars, and loyal fighters dedicated to restoring justice to England.

The Quest of Castle Peril

5 pp · Adventure, Historical

Newly dubbed Sir Galant of Cornwall accepts his first quest as a Knight of the Round Table: to rescue the Lady Idonea's father and brother from Castle Peril, where they're held prisoner by the treacherous Sir Mordaunt. When Galant arrives to challenge the robber baron, he discovers that honor means nothing to his foe—and must rely on his wits and courage to overcome black treachery and restore justice to the castle.

The Witch of Hangman's Fen

4 pp · Adventure, Historical

Robin Hood finds himself isolated and desperate when his men are captured in Doncaster and a mysterious witch summons him to the desolate Hangman's Fen with a dire prophecy—only to discover that nothing is quite what it seems. Trapped between Maid Marion's disappearance, his missing allies, and the schemes of the villainous Robert Murdach, Robin must navigate the eerie marshlands alone to uncover the truth. This 1958 tale by Frank Bolle weaves together superstition, cunning strategy, and unexpected alliances to test the outlaw hero's wits and resolve.

Trial by Combat

7 pp · Adventure, Historical

When the evil Sir Gui seizes Ballion Castle and imprisons the noble Sir Hugh, Robin Hood invokes his legal right as the Earl of Huntingdon to challenge Sir Gui to trial by combat—but with the odds stacked against a direct assault, he'll need cunning and the help of his Merry Men to turn the tables. Frank Bolle illustrates this tale of medieval justice as Robin devises an audacious plan to free an innocent man and protect King Richard's realm from tyranny while the rightful king remains away at war.