Robin Hood and His Merry Men #28

Apr 1956 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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Robin Hood and his men devise a plan to rescue Maid Marian and Little John, who have been taken prisoner at a castle. After infiltrating the castle by disguising themselves as followers of Prince John, they successfully liberate the prisoners and escape. During their getaway, Robin Hood encounters an old man in the water who has been saved by a magical coin; the man credits the coin with preserving his life and warns that breaking its spell requires speaking specific words before the coin loses its power.

Contains 4 stories

The Outlaw of Sherwood Forest

6 pp · Adventure

Young Robin of Lockesley arrives at the Nottingham archery contest hoping to win a place in the King's service, but a chance encounter with the Sheriff's men brands him an outlaw before he can compete. Disguised in a makeshift hood, Robin enters the tournament anyway—and his extraordinary skill wins him the golden arrow and the admiration of Maid Marian, only to have his identity exposed just as victory is within reach. Cast into Sherwood Forest with nowhere else to turn, Robin discovers the outlaw band already living there and earns their leadership through his archery prowess, vowing to use his newfound position to steal from the corrupt and return wealth to the poor—a promise that immediately draws the Sheriff's wrath.

Captive Maid

5 pp · Adventure

Robin Hood risks everything to reunite with Maid Marian after catching sight of her at Barnesdale, sneaking into the castle despite the danger of the gallows. When they're discovered and captured, a desperate escape unfolds through the castle corridors and gates—but freedom outside the walls is only the beginning of their troubles. With Marian's family and a royal pardon uncertain, the two must find a way forward in a world where the outlaw and the maiden remain worlds apart.

Prince John's Revenge

6 pp · Adventure

Prince John seizes Maid Marian's castle and locks her and her father in the tower, forcing Robin Hood to strike at the heart of the regent's power to save those he loves most. With a cunning plan and a sleeping draught, Robin and his Merry Men infiltrate the fortress and challenge the Prince's tyranny in Sherwood Forest's boldest raid yet.

The Magic Coin

8 pp · Adventure

In Old Baghdad, a wise magician named Dahesh crafts a magic coin designed to grant each owner's first wish—but with a twist meant to teach mortals about the dangers of desire. When the coin passes to a poor beggar named Asaf, it sets off a chain of unexpected consequences that transforms his life from humble poverty to unexpected wealth and adventure. As Asaf discovers, the true cost of getting what you wish for may be far steeper than the price of doing without.