A review by liesljrowe
Merry Men by Robert Rodi

3.0

I'm always a sucker for Robin Hood retellings, and this was no exception. I love how Robin's place as being between the margins of society is expanded to include a fascinating look at the UK's queer history (added to with the brilliant postscript of historical queer figures in English history). It works so well and adds an extra edge to the story, with Robin and his friends being persecuted over who they love just to serve a political end, rather than because the religious authorities actually think passages like the one in Leviticus is important. The Merry Men themselves did feel a bit indistinct at times, but that's what happens sometimes with a large ensemble cast in a graphic novel like this one and it didn't take away much from the story. I especially loved Scarlet's story and Alan and Arthur's romance. Guy of Gisbourne also makes a fantastic villain in this incarnation. Can't wait for the next installment!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.