| Robin Hood | |
|---|---|
 Robin Hood fromThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #9 (December 1956), art byRuss Heath. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | New Adventure Comics vol. 1 #23 (January 1938) |
| Created by | Sven Elven (writer & artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Robert Fitzooth |
| Team affiliations | Merry Men |
| Abilities | Expertfencer,archer, andtactician. |
Robin Hood is a fictional character appearing in media published byDC Comics, based on thelegendary character of the same name. The character debuted inNew Adventure Comics vol. 1 #23 (January 1938), and was created by Sven Elven.
The DC Comics version of Robin Hood first appeared inNew Adventure Comics vol. 1, #23 (January 1938). Robin Hood's debut in January 1938 was one of the earliest appearances of a recurring character in a DC Comics title, and predatesSuperman's debut in June 1938.
The character then shows up inRobin Hood Tales #1 (February 1956) published byQuality Comics; the series was later bought and published byNational Periodical Publications (later known as DC Comics) starting withRobin Hood Tales #7 (February 1957).
The mainstreamDC Comics version of Robin Hood isRobert Fitzooth, the 12th centuryEarl of Huntingdon. Fitzooth a veteran soldier, discovers the ruins of his family castle upon returning from theCrusades. He later learns thatPrince John has usurped the throne of his brother,Richard the Lionheart, Prince John razed the elder Earl of Huntingdon's castle and confiscated his lands because he supported King Richard. A suspicious Richard had sent Fitzooth back to England ahead of his return from the Crusades. Robert Fitzooth was given Richard's royal ring, and empowered to act on his behalf. Fitzooth loses the ring to Prince John's machinations and uses his military training to found a rebel movement based inSherwood Forest, to oppose Prince John's rule and retrieve the royal seal. He takes his namesake "Robin" from a small bird, arobin he sees bravely opposing afalcon. The surname "Hood" from a green hood was given to him by the Countess Marian, otherwise known as Lady Marian orMaid Marian.[1][2]
InMore Fun Comics #82 Speedy and Green Arrow use "time pills" confiscated from amad scientist named Professor Wurm to travel back to the 12th century era of Robin Hood. They discover that Robin Hood has been framed for murder bySir Guy of Gisbourne; Green Arrow clears Robin's name, and later returns to the present day with Speedy.[3]
InDetective Comics vol. 1 #116,Batman andRobin meet and rescue Robin Hood. Batman also takes part in an archery tournament sponsored by the Sheriff of Nottingham, all thanks toProfessor Carter Nichols and his "time hypnosis" technology.[4]
Green Arrow travels through time again, and switches places with Robin Hood inWorld's Finest Comics vol. 1 #40.[5]
Wonder Woman traveled back in time twice to meet Robin Hood using the "Amazon time-and-space transformer", inWonder Woman vol. 1 #82, and then later inWonder Woman vol. 1 #94.[6][7]
InAdventure Comics vol. 1 #264, while visiting Sherwood Forest, Green Arrow and Speedy discover a time machine in a secretWorld War II laboratory. They both travel back in time where Green Arrow temporarily takes the place of an injured Robin Hood. He helps the Merry Men fight theSheriff of Nottingham, and rescues Maid Marian. At adventure's conclusion the time machine returns Green Arrow and Speedy to the present.[8]
Rip Hunter and a pretty female stowaway meetRichard I of England, as well as Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the Merry Men inRip Hunter, Time Master #22.[9][10]
InSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #22, Robin Hood appears in an imaginary story where he meets Lois Lane andSuperman. The story is later reprinted inSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #74.[11][12]
InJustice League of America #101 the Seven Soldiers of Victory, theJustice Society of America, and theJustice League of America all become lost in time while battling theNebula Man. In the story Green Arrow once again stands in for an injured Robin Hood, he is captured by theSheriff of Nottingham but later rescued by members of the JLA and JSA.[2][13]
