DC Special #24 is an issue of the series DC Special (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1976. It was published on July 12, 1976.
Synopsis for The Three Musketeers: "The King and the Red-Skinned Savage!"
The three musketeers and Athos find themselves about to be executed by the hangmans noose. The condemned men then produce a set of hidden foils and they commence their escape. The four men commandeer a nearby hearse and escape out of the city. In the meantime Cardinal Richelieu is informed of the escape. He is concerned that the musketeers will try to free the abducted king and ruin his plans to garnish power for himself. He then reveals that his has yet another quiver in his bow. The scene then changes back to the musketeers who have come upon a seemingly deserted cottage. They know they have to look for their abducted monarch but they decide to stop and see if the cottage has any supplies. Porthos knocks down the door and they immediately see a dark figure escape out of the cottage. The figure jumps on the hearse and escapes with all the horses. In the meantime the musketeers find a supply of food and they also find a gold ring that they recognize as belonging to the king. They then realize that the escaping figure might have been one of the kidnappers that abducted their king and they decide to track him on foot. In the meantime Cardinal Richelieu enlists the services of a group of north American Indians who are led by their leader Motawa. The Cardinal promises them a chest of gold if they deliver the dead bodies of the musketeers and king Louis. Motawa eagerly agrees and sets out to trail the musketeers. The Indians track down the musketeers in the forest and give chase. The musketeers are barely able to escape with their lives by diving off a cliff into a nearby river. They then split up into two parties to avoid their pursuers. Dartagnan and Porthos split off together and they soon encounter a farmers cottage. They are warmly welcomed by the farmer as Dartagnan admires his lovely daughters. Porthos takes advantage of their hospitality by indulging in a warm bath. The Indians soon track down the muskateers in the cabin and to their surprise they have also captured the missing king. Porthose and Dartagnan immediately recognize the monarch as they are led outside to be executed. They are then rescued by Aramis and Athos as the group readily defeats the Indians. They bid the farmer farewell and the king invites them to visit that palace the next time they are in Paris.
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Synopsis for Robin Hood: "Robin Hood vs. the Merrie Men!"
This story is reprinted from The Brave and the Bold #11.
Robin suffers a knock to the head while battling Prince John's men. He is brought before the evil Prince but Robin reveals that he has lost his memory. He does not even remember his own name. The Prince sees this as an opportunity to see if he can test Robin to see if he will do his bidding. The Prince informs Robin that he is the captain of his guard and that he was injured while battling a group of outlaws known as the Merrie Men. The Merrie Men have spread the word that Robin is a coward and will not face them again. Robin is determined to stand up for himself and he sets out to hunt down the Merrie Men much to the suspicion of the Princes guard who feel that Robin is faking. Robin sets out on his mission and encounters Little John. He engages him in combat and readily defeats him with his sword skills and cunning. He then apprehends Will Scarlett with the same ease along with Friar Tuck. All three men are stunned that Robin has betrayed them as they are led in captivity to prison. Robin locks up the three men but little John is able to strike a blow at Robin as he closes the door. The knock on his head helps Robin regain his memory and he quickly realizes the mistake he has made. He helps his three men escape from John's prison as they fight for their freedom. Later that night they rejoice in their freedom as they drink by the campfire.
Appearing in Robin Hood: "Robin Hood vs. the Merrie Men!"
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- The Merrie Men
- Little John
- Will Scarlet
- Friar Tuck
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- Prince John
- Sheriff of Nottingham
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- Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow
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- None
Synopsis for Viking Prince: "The Viking Genie"
This story is reprinted from The Brave and the Bold #15.
Jon the Viking Prince is ambushed by his hated enemy Baron Thorvald. He is knocked unconscious and sealed in a cask. The cask is then thrown over a cliff into the sea. It eventually washes ashore and the Viking Prince emerges out of his encasing. He is then mistaken for a Genie and an old man and his daughter ask him to perform three wishes. They ask him to retrieve a shield, A helmet and A sword belonging to three heroic generals who defended Baghdad against invaders. All of the relics have been stolen by a tyrant named Kazim. Jon is mildly amused and his Viking honor bids him to attempt the impossible deeds. He uses a catapult to launch himself at one of Kazim's ship. As he flies through the air he is once more mistaken for a genie. He retrieves the golden shield from the mast of the ship and fights a band of pirates to escape. He jumps into the water and accomplishes his first task. He then moves on to the second task by brandishing a pair of skis that allow him to glide over the desert sand and obtain a golden helmet from a traveling caravan led by Kazim's men. He flies through the air on the skies and makes his escape once again. For his final task he scales Kazim's fortress tower and surprises Kazim and his men. He grabs the sword and forces Kazim himself to leave Baghdad and never return. The Viking Prince returns all the relics to the people of the land and they are eternally grateful to him. Jon then sets sail for him homeland
Appearing in Viking Prince: "The Viking Genie"
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- Ali (Single appearance)
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- Baron Thorvald
- El Kazim (Single appearance)
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- Golden Shield
- Golden Sword
- Golden Helmet
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- Murray Boltinoff wrote "The King and the Red-Skinned Savage!" using the pen name "Wesley Marsh".
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