Robin Hood Tales (1956 Quality/DC) comic books

"The Trapping of Robin Hood." Robin, disguised as a one-eyed bandit, steals a feast from the Sheriff of Nottingham and rescues a prisoner. Also includes: "The Wrath of Robin Hood," "The Black Knight of Castle Fury", "The Engines of War", and "The Outlawing of Robin Hood." Pencils, inks, and cover by Ogden Whitney. Cover price $0.10.

"The Rescue of Maid Marian." Lord Robert becomes Robin Hood in this origin story. Robin meets Little John and Friar Tuck and rescues Maid Marian, his childhood friend. Also includes: "The Scourge of the Bailiff!", "The Golden Rain", and "The Saracen Ambush." Art by Matt Baker. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $150.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2007828008

"The Scroll of Doom." Robin Hood steals a scroll that reveals King Richard's plans to return to England. He also takes on Prince John the Usurper. Also includes: "The Miserly Miller of Mimms", "The Knight in Red Armor", and "The Rescue of King Richard." Art by Matt Baker. Cover price $0.10.

"The Ambush of the Merry Men." Thanks to the discovery of a secret passage into Wessex Castle, Robin Hood is able to rescue Maid Marian from the Earl of Wessex. Also includes: "Little John's Peril", "An Arsenal of Hate", and "Sir Guy's Worst Fate." Art by Matt Baker. Cover price $0.10.

Dick Dillin cover. "Menace of the Royal Assassins." Robin rescues King Henry, who grants him a full pardon. Also includes: "The Baron's Tyranny", "The Capture of Robin Hood", and "The Miser's Secret." Cover price $0.10.

Final Quality issue (switches to DC with issue # 7). "The Plot to Destroy Robin Hood." Robin takes on the team of the Sheriff of Nottingham and the Baron of Burberry. Also includes: "The Ransom of Maid Marian", "The Knight Who Hated Chivalry", and "Sir Darton's Deal with Doom." Art by Matt Baker. Cover price $0.10.

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DC publishing begins. Ross Andru/Mike Esposito cover art. "Attack of the Sea Raiders!" Robin teams with Prince John to defeat Viking invaders, who intend to plunder England. Also includes "The Knot of Terror!" and "King Richard's Iron Mask!" DC takes over publishing duties from Quality with this issue. Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

"The Amazing Arrow!" Having promised Prince John that he would only use one arrow to overcome three dilemmas (including a hostage situation), Robin cuts an arrow in half, effectively creating two arrows. Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

"Maid Marion's Quest!" Robin, Friar Tuck, and Little John use Maid Marion as a decoy in their attempt to rescue a queen from the Black Castle. Also includes "The Strange Vow of Robin Hood!" and "The Siege of Robin Hood Town!" Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

"The Magic Arrows!" Based on the legend surrounding the famous sword Excalibur, this story finds Robin Hood to be the only man who can work an especially powerful longbow. Merlin the Magician guest stars. Also includes "The Sleeper of Sherwood Forest!" and "The Soothsayer of Doom!" Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Battle for Robin Hood's Castle!" Robin Hood reclaims ownership of a castle that was his when he was known as the Earl of Huntington. Also includes "Squire Robin Hood!" and "The Invisible Forest Foes!" Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Masked Marvel of Sherwood Forest!" Robin Hood, in disguise as the Masked Marvel, engages in an archery contest with Will Scarlet, who wears a black mask and claims to be Robin Hood. Also includes "The Falcon Master!" and "The Town Crier of Peril!" Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

"The Bantam Bowman!" An elf helps the Merrie Men defeat Baron Grote, earning him the name "Big John" in the process. Also includes "Robin Hood and the Tiger!" and "Stand-In for Trouble!" Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.

"The Secret of Robin Hood's Name." Robin Hood rescues a fair maiden named Julia, Countess of Lindley. The issue reveals the origin of Robin Hood's name. Also includes "Robin Hood?Court Jester!" and "The Key of Peril!" Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.10.