Media Release -- Another exciting chapter in this bold and provocative re-imagining of Robin Hood! "There is a passage in Leviticus, long ignored, that forbids a man to lie with another man as he would with a woman." The truth behind the Merry Men's exile into Sherwood Forest is revealed, as is Robin's steamy past with King Richard. But now that Robin's friends are in danger, the Merry Men are faced with a choice. Stay in Sherwood, where their safety is all but guaranteed, or rescue those held hostage by the violent Guy of Gisbourne?
MERRY MEN #2
(W) Robert Rodi
(A/CA) Jackie Lewis
(C) Marissa Louise
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Action, Adventure
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
Why We Love It:
Learn Robin's backstory, back to the days of the Crusades!
Scarlet takes matters into her own hands, and reveals another secret about her past in a shocking twist.
Learn more LGBTQ history in the second installment of "The Queer History of England" in the chapter break!
Praise for MERRY MEN:
9.3 OUT OF 10 REVIEW: "Merry Men #1 has all the thrilling heroics and swashbuckling of an Errol Flynn (not a Russell Crowe or Kevin Costner) film with a fun cast of gay, bi, and trans characters, who have different body types and attitudes to the world around him. It is a book that as a bisexual man, who grew up reading the stories of King Arthur, Robin Hood, and Greco-Roman mythology before I ever picked up a comic book, have been waiting for my entire life." Graphic Policy
9 OUT OF 10 REVIEW: "Merry Men was well worth the wait. While there's a strong telling of LGBTQ issues in history, it's a fun swashbuckling adventure as well! There's plenty of action, romance, and humor to please every reader." What the Fangirl
4.5 OUT OF 5 REVIEW: "This story is certainly different from all other Robin Hood stories that I have seen, heard, or read. Yes a big part of that is his homosexual behavior, but also because of the solemn nature of Robin. [...] I like how the other Merry Men get the spotlight as well. I think its important for every team member to be seen whether they have a big role or small role. Its crucial for characters to actually interact with others and not blend into the background." Outright Geekery
"Whether or not the original tales of Robin Hood actually have such roots, this is a perfect 21st century take that works as both a slash fiction romp and an appropriate allegory for the legislative and religious battles the LGBTQ community faces today." mental_floss, "The 4 Most Interesting Comics of the Week"
"A clever take on an old legend." Multiversity Comics
"Major kudos for making some of the Merry Men bisexual and for the inclusion of a transgender character who is rendered strong and brave. It isn't all seriousness though. Rodi is having fun writing dialog in a vernacular evocative of the time period without resorting to the annoying use of thee's, thou's, and thine's. And the phrasing! Call me juvenile but I think "I have to piss like sixty" is my new favorite expression." Gay League
"Rodi's story has all of the "romance, adventure, palace intrigue, military campaigns, religious friction, bloodshed, sex, and vile, dastardly villains" that you'd want from a Robin Hood story, while seamlessly incorporating the queer themes that make this book so singular." On Wednesdays We Wear Capes
