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Robin Hood Tales#8
Cover: Irv Novick

Robin Hood Tales #8

Mar 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Robin Hood - New Sheriff of Nottingham!", a timid juggler arrives at Sherwood Forest seeking to join the Merry Men, only to be tested when Little John is captured. With Robin Hood secretly guiding him through daring feats—like unseating a champion from a bridge and knocking the Sheriff’s hat off—the juggler proves his worth, even as both are captured. Cover by Irv Novick, with art and writing by Bob Haney and Irv Novick, this 1957 DC tale blends wit and action in a classic Robin Hood adventure.

Contains 3 stories
Robin Hood - New Sheriff of Nottingham!
7.67 pp · Adventure
Robin Hood

In "Robin Hood - New Sheriff of Nottingham!", Prince John appoints Robin the new Sheriff of Nottingham, and he accepts the role to safeguard the people. With his Merry Men sent to France with Marion, Robin faces a relentless campaign of disguised thugs, armored knights, and ambushes—using wit and skill to survive, even escaping quicksand by lashing a waterwheel. When captives reveal his men are imprisoned, Robin outsmarts his enemies by dressing farmers as his own force, freeing his companions, and ultimately resigning from the post he never truly wanted.

The Amazing Arrow!
8 pp · Adventure
Robin Hood

In "The Amazing Arrow!", Robin Hood must survive three perilous trials—facing a wild bull, escaping an assassin while trapped in a net, and braving a treacherous waterfall—armed with only a single arrow. With cunning and courage, he pushes his skill to the limit, ultimately using a second arrow, cleverly crafted from the first, to free a hostage from a treetop trap.

The Juggler of Sherwood Forest!
8 pp · Adventure
Robin Hood

In "The Juggler of Sherwood Forest!" from *Robin Hood Tales* #8 (1957), a small, unassuming juggler arrives seeking to join the Merry Men, only to be challenged to prove his worth when Little John is captured. With Robin Hood watching from the shadows, the juggler’s unlikely talents—juggling weapons and outwitting guards—lead to a daring rescue, a secret escape from the Sheriff’s castle, and a surprising place among the outlaws. One never knows what skills may win a battle!

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $28
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $698
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $404*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $275*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $208
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $145*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $125
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $81*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $72*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $44
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $37*
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Full credits

writer Bob Haney
artist, inker Irv Novick
cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

Reprints

Reprinted in Robin Hood Tales #18 (1957), The Brave and the Bold #17 (1957), The Brave and the Bold #19 (1957), The Brave and the Bold #23 (1957), Fantomet #23/1986 (1986), Fantomet #5/1987 (1987), Fantomet #14/1987 (1987)

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