The classic legend of Robin Hood, set in England over 800 years ago. Join Robin and his merry men, the great outlaws who steal from the rich and give to the poor, all the while hunted by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his men. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and a timeline, offering the reader the ability to further explore this classic legend. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new Vintage Replica hardback edition is part of a continuing effort to make Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers just beginning their journeys into the great world of classic literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved comic book series.