Robin Hood is like Frankenstein, Dracula, or Snow White, there will always be a new adaptation. Years ago we had Disney re-imagine the Hero of Sherwood Forest as a fox, and more recently Ridley Scott did something with the title. Now he’s making a comeback in the comic world, except this time it’s a she that’s taking on the mantle. Whether or not that’s a good thing is up to you. If you decide to read the comic, you’ll find this new take very engaging.

Here’s the official description from Zenescope:

The BRAND NEW series that reinvents the classic tale of action and adventure in green is HERE!!! In the lands of Myst a tryant rules the city of Bree with an iron fist leaving its citizens living in fear and terror. But all hope is not lost when one man takes the first steps to finding the one person who might save them all. Meanwhile on earth Robyn has had a troubled life for many years since her mother’s death. In and out of foster homes Robyn now finds herself transferred to a high class high school filled with the rich and over privileged. But when Robyn crosses one of the popular kids she will learn first hand the extent of torture they are willing to go to against those who transgressed against them. Don’t miss out on the hottest new fantasy series of the year. Featuring covers by Greg Horn, Eric Basadula and Stjepan Sejic.

A thing worth mentioning is that the majority of this issue takes place in modern day. (Yes, Wall Street is mentioned.) The story does an excellent job with developing Robyn. The whole ‘steal from the rich and give to the poor’ thing is still there, as she gives some homeless guy money and is constantly helping her sick mother. Writer Patrick Shand does an excellent job with her, making her a tough female but does have a weak side. It takes good writing to make a character good who is tough but could also be brought down. This being part of the Grimm Fairy Tales, there’s a whole fantasy backdrop to this story, making it even more fun. It’s truly a cool take on the classic book.

The art by Dan Glasl doesn’t disappoint. There’s excellent detail, I can’t really say anything bad about it. The main cover depicts Robyn in her future costume, which I’m guessing she’ll get in the next issue. A good cover by Eric Basaldua. While this issue isn’t ‘dark,’ there’s a lot of emotion packed in. It’s an excellent origin story.

Overall, Robyn Hood #1 is a fun comic reinventing the legend. With a fun story, good writing, and a cool main character, not much can go wrong. I’m disappointed it’ll only be five issues, I could have seen this going long term.

4/5