ROBYN HOOD #100, from Zenescope Entertainment on 8/23/23, takes Robyn on a trip down memory lane while two threats emerge to ruin her party dress.
The Details
- Written by: Joe Brusha
- Art by: Riveiro, Alessio Mariani, Giada Belviso
- Colors by: Juan Manuel Rodriguez
- Letters by: Taylor Esposito
- Cover art by: Eric Basaldua (cover A)
- Comic Rating: Teen+
- Cover price: $6.99
- Release date: August 23, 2023
Is ROBYN HOOD #100 Good?
ROBYN HOOD #100 is a milestone comic for Znescope Entertainment, and Joe Brusha celebrates Robyn’s milestone in style with a birthday issue that gives you two adventures for the price of one (and a half). Mixing exposition about Robyn’s past exploits with two battles in the present gives new and seasoned readers everything you’d want to know about Zenescope’s resident archer.
Brusha’s script centers on Robyn’s birthday and her (unrealized) plans to relax and celebrate. Before the night is done, Robyn receives an informational social visit from Shang, has a drink with sometime enemy Fuchs before offering to help him find his daughter, and takes a trip to the Shadowland with Ghosthawk and Van Helsing.
Brusha’s script is better than most milestone comics because Brusha focuses on introducing Robyn to new readers, reminding seasoned readers why she’s so great, and foreshadowing things to come in Zenescope’s Year of Lovecraft, as well as Robyn’s personal journey. The structure feels like an anthology, but it takes place in one night, so the string of adventures feels solidly connected.
What’s great about this comic? If you want to know more about Robyn Hood, this is the comic for you. Thankfully, Brusha doesn’t dwell on flashbacks (that’s what back issues are for) and instead opts to fill in most gaps with a brief reminder sentence or montages, and it’s super effective.
What’s not so great about this comic? The individual adventures are relatively complete, but they’re super quick. You don’t get a feeling that the adventures are rushed or cut corners, but Brusha is definitely powering through what should be big enough threats to warrant a full comic. Again, the adventures aren’t rushed, but they are conveniently resolved.
How’s the art? Oversized Zenescope comics that employ multiple artists have a tendency to deliver jarring random transitions. Thankfully, the artist handoffs are smooth, and while you do notice a difference in styles, the styles are complementary enough to not seem out of place. You will notice the difference, but not enough to be bothered by it.
Keep scrolling for a closer look at the covers, or Click Here to jump right to the story description with some spoilers.
What’s It About?
[SPOILERS AHEAD – Click here if you just want the score without spoilers]
We begin with Robyn Hood at home reminiscing about old times and the early stages of her career in the Myst realm. Today is Robyn Hood’s birthday, and Shang stops by to drop off a present and retell the circumstances of Robyn’s birth. When Shang leaves, Robyn decides to get dressed up for a night on the town.
Later, Robyn stops by old haunts where she runs into the famed bounty hunter, Fuchs. Technically, Fuchs and Robyn are still enemies, but Fuch recognizes that the darkness is no longer in Robyn, so he has no reason to hunt her. However, the same darkness infects Fuch’s daughter, Nataliya, so Robyn agrees to help Fuchs find his daughter, who is currently in league with Baba Yaga.
After an eventful family reunion, Robyn Hood meets with Van Helsing and Ghosthawk. But before they can enjoy their time together, an artifact Van Helsing recovered from the Shadowlands awakens and draws the three heroes into the realm of darkness, forcing the trio to fight and escape.
We conclude the issue with deadly trees, mystical portals, and a celebration.
Keep scrolling for a closer look at preview images of the internal pages, or Click Here to jump right to the score.
Final Thoughts
(Click this link 👇 to order this comic)
ROBYN HOOD #100 gives readers two adventures for the price of one (and a half) when Robyn Hood uses her birthday to remember old adventures and start new ones. Brusha’s script serves as an excellent jumping-on point for new readers, and the art is well done.
We hope you found this article interesting. Come back for more reviews, previews, and opinions on comics, and don’t forget to follow us on social media:
If you’re interested in this creator’s works, remember to let your Local Comic Shop know to find more of their work for you. They would appreciate the call, and so would we.
Click here to find your Local Comic Shop: www.ComicShopLocator.com
As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases to help fund this site. Links to Blu-Rays, DVDs, Books, Movies, and more contained in this article are affiliate links. Please consider purchasing if you find something interesting, and thank you for your support.