Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood - Softcover

Lee, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763644005 ISBN 13: 9780763644000

Publisher: Candlewick, 2009

Synopsis

Fast-paced graphic storytelling and stunning full-color illustrations combine in an action-packed retelling of the heroic Robin Hood story in paperback.

How did Robin of Loxley become Robin Hood? Why did he choose to fight injustice instead of robbing for his own gain? Expressive and gritty, this graphic novel whisks readers back to Crusades-era England, where the Sheriff of Nottingham rules with an iron fist, and in the haunted heart of Sherwood Forest, a defiant rogue — with the help of his men and the lovely Maid Marian — disguises himself to become an outlaw. Lively language and illustrations follow the legendary hero as he champions the poor and provokes a high-stakes vendetta in a gripping adventure sure to draw a new generation of readers.

About this title

About the Author:

Tony Lee, a prolific comic books writer, has worked on the titles X-Men, Doctor Who Magazine, and Starship Troopers. He has also written for radio, television, and national newspapers. He lives in England.

Sam Hart is a comic books illustrator who has worked on Starship Troopers and Brothers: The Fall of Lucifer. He lives in Brazil. 

Artur Fujita is an illustrator and colorist who has colored sequential art for Markosia and Marvel Comics. He lives in Brazil.

From School Library Journal:

Starred Review. Grade 7 Up–The classic story of Robin Hood is told from the formative years of his childhood to the thrilling challenges and successes of his adulthood. The book begins when Robin is both traumatized and motivated by the Sheriff of Nottingham's brutal punishment of outlaw Will O' the Green, then covers his experiences years later in the Holy Land during the Crusades, and follows his return to England. The rich detail in this story, especially during Robin's time in Jerusalem, might send readers scrambling for earlier versions of Robin Hood to figure out which parts of this book are from the original story and which parts sprang from Lee's imagination. Luckily, the Who Is Robin Hood? addendum by Allen W. Wright clears up some of this confusion, explaining how the legendary story has evolved over the course of almost 800 years. Lee's excellent rendition of the famed selfless hero goes hand-in-hand with Hart's expressive illustrations, featuring lots of close-ups and dramatic lighting and a beautiful jewel-toned palette. Teens will get caught up in this exciting page-turner, which is one of the most dynamic retellings of a classic tale in recent years. In the pantheon of memorable renditions of Robin Hood there was Errol Flynn, there was Daffy Duck–and now there is Tony Lee's Outlaw.–Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library END

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0763644005
• ISBN 13: 9780763644000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Hart Sam, Fujita Artur