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shorty_320's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this take on the Robin Hood story and especially appreciated the back story that was given. Definitely made me want to watch a couple Robin Hood movies, that's for sure!
annadseal's review against another edition
4.0
Tony Lee, Sam Hart, and Artur Fujita work together to create a wonderfully told and beautiful adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood in Outlaw. In Lee’s version of the story, Robin witnesses his father “release” a friend who was an outlaw when he is hanged for his crimes. Robin vows to learn to save his friends instead of releasing them as he grows up, and his father trains him to do just that. As a man, readers see Robin avoiding the life of an outlaw while also trying to defend those in need. The classic Robin Hood tale begins there, with Robin learning of his father’s death, the ransom on King Richard and no contribution being made in Nottingham, and his vow to “steal from the rich and give to the poor”. There is something for everyone in Outlaw, with epic fight sequences that span several panels and, sometimes, pages, the romance between Robin and Marian, and hilarious one-liners from some of the characters (namely John Little, aka “Little John”). The story itself might be difficult for younger readers to follow and there is the occasional use of what some readers may deem “bad language”, thus this adaptation is for older students. A wonderful adaptation it is, though, making Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood an essential purchase for middle and high school libraries.
mckaylaboyd's review against another edition
I decided not to give this a rating. I could decide what it would be.
I don’t know if I enjoyed it as much as I could have but I’m not really one to enjoy graphic novels. Sometimes I genuinely forget to examine the art and I was getting confused on remembering what each character looked like.
It was also so short. I wish it was one of many because Robin Hood has such a number of stories.
But, that being said, it was a very successful graphic novel and it showed the Robin Hood legends in a very artistic way. They also didn’t just copy the stories. Yes it was obviously generated from some of the famous tales, but they wanted to tell the stories different. There is something about the epicness of the Robin Hood legends that begs to be shown and therefore, this book was a success. The end was engaging and enjoyable in every way. I loved the artwork with the arrows.
Maybe not my cup of tea, but definitely had the spirit of Robin Hood.
I don’t know if I enjoyed it as much as I could have but I’m not really one to enjoy graphic novels. Sometimes I genuinely forget to examine the art and I was getting confused on remembering what each character looked like.
It was also so short. I wish it was one of many because Robin Hood has such a number of stories.
But, that being said, it was a very successful graphic novel and it showed the Robin Hood legends in a very artistic way. They also didn’t just copy the stories. Yes it was obviously generated from some of the famous tales, but they wanted to tell the stories different. There is something about the epicness of the Robin Hood legends that begs to be shown and therefore, this book was a success. The end was engaging and enjoyable in every way. I loved the artwork with the arrows.
Maybe not my cup of tea, but definitely had the spirit of Robin Hood.
gold_star_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
home_among_words's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one better than the King Arthur one. I loved the humour 😂
kellkie's review against another edition
4.0
Tony Lee, Sam Hart, and Artur Fujita have reimagined the classic tale of Robin Hood in gorgeous illustrations and panels that come alive with exquisite color and shading.
corbad's review against another edition
1.0
Takes itself very seriously without adding anything to the mythos. Very little characterization, a cheap and easy origin concept, and such dramatic high-contrast that I don’t think we ever see Robin Hood’s eyes. Entirely underwhelming.
book_nut's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting take on the Robin Hood legend. He's a bit Batmanesque, and a bit less heroic than other interpretations. And the shadow drawings make it hard to tell who is who. But, it's fun.
2018: I didn’t remember I had read this. So maybe it’s not one that sticks with you?
2018: I didn’t remember I had read this. So maybe it’s not one that sticks with you?
betiana's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully illustrated version of the legend we all know because we need to believe that dignity can fight injustice and love prevails in the end.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
I love anything having to do with Robin Hood. This is a great graphic novel interpretation of the legend, drawing a lot on a similar backstory that was used for the recent (and sadly canceled) BBC tv series Robin Hood. I liked the addition here of Robin as a child meeting the outlaw Will O'the Green, and then seeing his own father save Will from hanging with a well-shot arrow: which killed Will, sparing him the more gruesome death. Robin grows up under his dad's tutelage, vowing to someday be able to snap the rope on a hangman's noose with his arrows, thus becoming a better archer than his father. This book has a great colorful historical look to it, excellent art, great realistic drawing style and humorous dialogue. Very enjoyable. And did I mention romantic? Always loved the Marian and Robin storyline...