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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]; and the second issue will be released on May 27, 2009.[2]
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! hopes to follow this adaptation with Muppet versions of King Arthur, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming, and Alice in Wonderland.[3][4][5][6][7]
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- β 1.0 1.1 The Muppet Newsflash: The Muppets Take on Robin Hood in April. February 2, 2009
- β The Muppet Newsflash: More Muppet Comics Come In May. February 26, 2009
- β Comic Book Resources
- β School Library Journal
- β Chat with BOOM! Studios editor Paul Morrissey
- β Baltimore Comic Con '08: The Boom Studios Panel
- β Roger Langridge blog post