The Brave and the Bold #9 is an issue of the series The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1957.
Synopsis for Robin Hood: "Three Arrows against Doom!"
Prince John arrives in Nottingham during the great fair. He witnesses a group of men bidding on three arrows at auction. John inquires as to how three arrows merit such high bids. The auctioneer reveals that the three arrow are all connected to Robin Hood and his attempts to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham. Prince John announces to the gathered crowd that he has received word from the Sheriff that Robin is dead. The crowd is in shock but the auctioneer proceeds with his tale of the three arrows.
The auctioneer states that the first arrow was used by Robin to overcome twenty armed horsemen. Robin Hood was cornered by the Sheriffs men in a dry riverbed. The armed horsemen begin to charge towards Robin when he suddenly spots a boulder above him which controls the floodgate to a dam. Robin uses his first of three arrows to splice the rope which holds the boulder in place. Once the rope is broken the floodgate opens releasing a flood of water which engulfs the approaching horsemen. Robin swims to safety and escapes.
The auctioneer then reveals that the second arrow was used by Robin to make smoke travel downwards. A group of Robins men had been captured and were being held prisoner in a cabin. Robin noticed that the cabin was guarded by marksmen at every window awaiting his anticipated appearance. Robin then notices that there is smoke coming out of the cabins chimney. He takes off his shirt and dips it in water. He then wraps the wet shirt around his second arrow and shoots it perfectly into the chimney causing it to block the escaping smoke and trapping it in the chimney until it floods the cabin. The hiding marksmen come out coughing and Robin Hood is able to rescue his men unharmed.
The auctioneer finally comes to the third arrow and states that Robin Hood used it to make a whole castle surrender. Maid Merian had been captured and held prisoner in Grimm Castle. Robin arrives at the castle and sees that is is guarded by a moat of savage wild boars. He ties a rope to the third arrow and shoots it at Maid Marians window. He then climbs across the moat using the suspended rope to reach Marians window. Robin then uses his sword to open the door to the castle allowing the wild boars to go charging in wrecking havoc on the sheriffs men. He rescues Maid Marian and escapes.
Prince John declares that the auctioneers stories are ridiculous and that the sheriff has assured him that Robin is dead. The auctioneer then takes off his hood revealing him to be Robin himself in disguise. He tells the people that Prince John's rule is evil and he is not to be trusted and he then escapes into the forest laughing.
Appearing in Robin Hood: "Three Arrows against Doom!"
Featured Characters:
- Robin Hood (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
- Maid Marion (Flashback only)
Antagonists:
- Prince John
- Sheriff of Nottingham (Flashback only)
- Sir Osric (First appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow
Synopsis for Viking Prince: "Peril of the Burning Sea!"
During a fishing expedition, Jon and the crew come across a burning face above the water, shooting flames at their vessel! Captain Olaf and the rest of the crew dub it a fire-troll, but Jon isn't so sure.
Appearing in Viking Prince: "Peril of the Burning Sea!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Captain Olaf
- Gunnda
Antagonists:
- Red Orm (Single appearance)
Locations:
Vehicles:
- Viking Long-Ship
Synopsis for The Silent Knight: "The Tale of the Falcon and the Stallion"
Slasher the falcon and Tana the stallion are debating with the forest creatures which of them are more important to the Silent Knight's fight against evil. Slasher's hawk eyes were able to spot an enemy from a mile away, but Tana's hooves have sped his master through many harrowing situations.
Appearing in The Silent Knight: "The Tale of the Falcon and the Stallion"
Featured Characters:
- Slasher (a hawk) (Flashback and main story)
- Tana (a stallion) (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
- Silent Knight (Flashback and main story)
- Lady Celia (Flashback only)
Antagonists:
- a group of outlaws (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Inhabitants of the Forest
- The owl
- The stag
- The hare
- The fox
- The boar
Locations:
- England (6th Century)
- Forest Perilous
Items:
- Silent Knight's Sword and Armor
Notes
- "Three Arrows against Doom!" was reprinted in DC Special #12, DC Special #23, The Best of DC #26, and Best of the Brave and the Bold #4.
- "Peril of the Burning Sea" was reprinted in Best of the Brave and the Bold #6.
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