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Young Robin Hood

Billy Lackington, son of one of New York City’s wealthiest men, decides to use his archery skills to fight against the criminals who preyed on the poor, the Axis powers, and crime in general. He recruited a group of local street kids… “Fatso,” “Shorty,” and “Freckles,” to serve as his “Merry Men.” On their second adventure, the Merry Men got codenames, becoming Friar Tucker, Little John, and Big Doc. Doc was killed in action early on, but Friar Tucker and Little John continued to assist Young Robin Hood until their feature was canceled. Young Robin Hood and his allies operated out of a secret base hidden in Central Park, which they built using money they pooled together. They fought villains such as the Crow King, the Phantom Archer, and the Veiled Lady.
Alias Young Robin Hood
Real Names/Alt Names Billy Lackington
Characteristics Archer, Lev Gleason Universe, Robin Hood Universe, Bird-themed, World War II Era, Juvenile
Creators/Key Contributors Lev Gleason, Unknown
First Appearance Boy Comics #3 (1942)
First Publisher Lev Gleason / Comic House [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Boy Comics #3-32
Sample Read Boy Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description Billy Lackington, son of one of New York City’s wealthiest men, decides to use his archery skills to fight against the criminals who preyed on the poor, the Axis powers, and crime in general. He recruited a group of local street kids… “Fatso,” “Shorty,” and “Freckles,” to serve as his “Merry Men.” On their second adventure, the Merry Men got codenames, becoming Friar Tucker, Little John, and Big Doc. Doc was killed in action early on, but Friar Tucker and Little John continued to assist Young Robin Hood until their feature was canceled. Young Robin Hood and his allies operated out of a secret base hidden in Central Park, which they built using money they pooled together. They fought villains such as the Crow King, the Phantom Archer, and the Veiled Lady.
Source Young Robin Hood – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
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Manny Stallman