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nairam1173's review against another edition
3.0
http://nairamofsherwood.blogspot.com/2010/07/outlaw-legend-of-robin-hood.html
kryten4k's review against another edition
1.0
I would perhaps be more forgiving if Robin Hood didn't look almost *exactly* like the author, rendering this little more than a vanity project. While there are some interesting lighting effects going on with the art, they are overused. Half the time characters are in the dark, making it difficult to tell what's going on.
I see little that is original here, which is fine. I mean, it's Robin Hood. Originality and a seven hundred year old myth don't quite go hand in hand. But the sources are quite obvious and have been done better elsewhere.
I once said that the British cultural sensibility rested on the shoulders of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond and the Doctor. Tony Lee has attempted, to varying degrees of success, 3/5 of these. I shudder to think what he'd do with Bond.
I see little that is original here, which is fine. I mean, it's Robin Hood. Originality and a seven hundred year old myth don't quite go hand in hand. But the sources are quite obvious and have been done better elsewhere.
I once said that the British cultural sensibility rested on the shoulders of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond and the Doctor. Tony Lee has attempted, to varying degrees of success, 3/5 of these. I shudder to think what he'd do with Bond.
etkahler's review against another edition
4.0
I love, Love, LOVE Robin Hood legends and this one was right up with my favorites. The graphics were lovely and the story was classic Robin Hood.
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel is a fantastic addition to the legend of Robin Hood. The art is dark and fits the story perfectly. The action is exciting, and the plot moves quickly.
mjmbecky's review against another edition
3.0
Having read many different versions of the tale of Robin Hood, I was interested to see how a graphic novel version would take it on. The tale was very classic to the most popular version of the story and took in Robin's time in the Crusades, his return to find his father deceased, his conflict with the sheriff, and his love for Marianne. I can't say that it departed much from the original, but I will say that I wanted even more of his time with his outlaw friends. I suppose I just wanted to see the relationships developed a bit more. I'll admit though that I love this tale and seem to piece together the bits of the story I'm given with all the parts that I enjoy.
One drawback to this graphic version is the darkness of the pictures. I'm not quite sure why they came out so dark, but they made it feel like it was all set at night or in a dark castle or lodge. I can see that the darker pictures, with sharp angles might be trying to set the tone and give it a slightly comic feel perhaps? I'm not sure, but I did wish at times that I could reach for a button to turn up the light a little. The focus in this tale was on the conflicts with the sheriff and less on character relationships (as the title suggests), but it was still the story I remember. Overall though, I thought this graphic novel made the story its own in tone and style. In classic graphic novel style, it clips along through the story, drawing on pictures to propel the story, and was a quick, fun read.
One drawback to this graphic version is the darkness of the pictures. I'm not quite sure why they came out so dark, but they made it feel like it was all set at night or in a dark castle or lodge. I can see that the darker pictures, with sharp angles might be trying to set the tone and give it a slightly comic feel perhaps? I'm not sure, but I did wish at times that I could reach for a button to turn up the light a little. The focus in this tale was on the conflicts with the sheriff and less on character relationships (as the title suggests), but it was still the story I remember. Overall though, I thought this graphic novel made the story its own in tone and style. In classic graphic novel style, it clips along through the story, drawing on pictures to propel the story, and was a quick, fun read.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous retelling in graphic novel form. The illustrations are excellent.
ashemoore's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story, but graphic novels are not my thing. I find it takes away from the story. If you like graphic novels and the format, this will be entertaining.
rosenectur's review against another edition
5.0
I like that there is a good graphic novel retelling of Robin Hood. The story is pretty basic Robin Hood and hits all the notes you'd expect it too. Telling the Locksley version of the story. However, on rereading it I noticed just how dark the faces are. You never see anyone's full faces and thats kinda odd. Still I'd recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the Hooded Man.
laurenvoice's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent retelling, in the form of a graphic novel, of the legend of Robin Hood. This would be an excellent read for anyone learning about Robin Hood at school, as it gives a good outline of the legend.