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Muppet Robin Hood is a four-part mini-series planned to be released as part of the Muppet comics from BOOM! Studios. The comic will be a retelling of the tale of Robin Hood with the Muppets. The comic is being written by Tim Beedle with artwork by Armand Villavert Jr.. The four issue mini-series will feature special collectible covers by David Peterson and Shelli Paroline. The first issue is planned for release on April 29, 2009.[1]
In the comic Kermit the Frog stars as Robin Hood as he takes on the Sheriff of Muppetham (Sam Eagle) and the wicked Gonzo of Gisbourne.[1] The Muppets previously spoofed Robin Hood on The Muppet Show in episode 323 and in a storybook.
BOOM! Studios hopes to follow the comics with Muppet adaptations of other classic stories such as King Arthur, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Sleeping Beauty, and Prince Charming.[2][3][4][5]