Robin Hood Tales #10

In "The Sleeper of Sherwood Forest!" from Robin Hood Tales #10 (1957), Robin awakens to find himself bearded and the forest abandoned, only to learn he’s slept for a full year. Prince John now rules with peace and prosperity, but when Robin seeks pardon, he’s betrayed and imprisoned—his long beard and tattered clothes part of a cruel ruse. With his men trapped in the dungeon, Robin pretends to sleep through a wild panther’s attack, only to spring into action and free them. The panther, once saved by Robin, becomes the newest member of the band.

In "The Magic Arrows!", Robin Hood follows a mysterious guide into Sherwood to receive four golden arrows from the enigmatic Merlin himself. With each arrow shot to a different direction, Robin races to save lives—rescuing a farmer, a hidden peasant, a miller in danger, and ultimately a carriage bound for the coast, where he finds Maid Marian, a cousin of King Richard. As the old man vanishes with a final promise of return, the adventure leaves Robin with more than just a rescue—he’s been handed a destiny tied to the magic of the land.

In "The Soothsayer of Doom!" from *Robin Hood Tales* #10 (1957), Prince John holds Little John captive while a traveling soothsayer predicts Robin Hood’s downfall through a series of impossible feats—flying, wielding the sun, summoning thunder—each one staged to lure Robin into a trap. As the prophecy unfolds in real time, with Little John unwittingly playing his part, the truth behind the ruse begins to unravel. When the moment of confrontation arrives, deception gives way to action, and the heroes make their escape—leaving only a single, defiant prophecy in their wake.