Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    Review

    Robyn Hood Annual #1 Review

    Christopher RondeauBy Christopher RondeauSeptember 2, 20214 Mins Read

    There is a new threat in the Grimm Universe, and it is testing its strength against Earth’s heroes. Come see if they can survive in Robyn Hood Annual #1 by Zenescope Entertainment!

    Robyn Hood Annual 2021 Review
    You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link

    ROBYN HOOD ANNUAL #1

    Writer: Joe Brusha
    Artist: Ismael Canales and Juan Francisco Mota
    Colorist: Maxflan Araujo and Walter Pereyra
    Letterer: Taylor Esposito
    Editor: Dave Franchini
    Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
    Cover Price: $7.99
    Release Date: September 1st, 2021 

    Previously in Robyn Hood: The heroes of the Grimm Universe have fought the Spider Queen, Lord of Flies, King of Serpents, and the Scorpion Queen and triumphed. However, these villains have teamed up to form the SWARM. Robyn Hood must figure out what is going on and stop these villains before it is too late!

    KILL YOUR FRIENDS

    Robyn Hood Annual #1 starts with Robyn having a bad dream. A dream where she kills all her hero friends. Waking up in a sweat, she begins to google some of her past battles and realized that there is always a person in the background. She calls Van Helsing for help who tells her that there are things going on, but their phone reception is bad. Robyn instead calls the Black Knight and Belle to see what they know but the trio is attacked by the SWARM. The SWARM take them to the Dark Princess who has already defeated Hercules and sends him, Belle, and the Black Knight into the Abyss. Meanwhile, Robyn is held for a ritual with the Princess and her evil “twin”.

    Hercules, Belle, and the Black Knight fight off a swarm of creatures and are saved by the Queen of Hearts, and they prepare to head back to Robyn. But they arrive too late. The Dark Princess used Robyn’s energy to summon the Spider Goddess of the Abyss. The heroes fight but are quickly overwhelmed. The last gambit is that if Robyn had power to summon the creature, maybe she can send it away. Robyn focuses her energy and sends the monster back. As the heroes regroup, the Dark Princess escapes with her SWARM.

    A LOT GOING ON

    To begin, Robyn Hood Annual #1 is a huge comic book. You get 70 pages of content that is action packed and tells a concise story. For me, I don’t think seventy pages is enough. I think the pacing of the story needed to be slower so we can get a real sense of the danger. The heroes are dynamic and engaging but I wanted to see them stop and think a little more instead of being thrown from one stressful situation to another. Without that moment for a deep breath, the book felt like it was almost hyperventilating.

    I have liked Robyn Hood since I was introduced to her character. She has a lot of strong personality traits that I think I resonate with. However, her last few stories have always felt like they were preparing her for something bigger that we haven’t gotten yet. This SWARM could be a great villain for the entirety of the Grimm Universe, but I am afraid it isn’t going to be pulled off. With such dynamic characters and a good art style, I wish for more.

    BOTTOM LINE: GOOD ONE-SHOT

    Robyn Hood Annual #1 had to deal with a lot of characters doing a lot of things and I applaud Joe Brusha for keeping track of everything so well. This is a solid stand-alone story, but I do admit I wanted just a little more depth. However, I understand that there are page expectations and publishing schedules, so I might be asking for too much. This is a 3.5 out of 5 for me.


    Dear Spoilerite,

    At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

    Robyn Hood Annual #1

    70%
    70%
    Good One-Shot

    Robyn Hood Annual #1 does a great job bringing a cast of characters together to tell this story but there was so much packed into 70 pages that it felt rushed.

    • Writing
      7
    • Art
      7
    • Coloring
      7
    • User Ratings (0 Votes)
      0
    Dave Franchini Ismael Canales joe brusha Juan Francisco Mota Maxflan Araujo Review robyn hood Robyn Hood Annual Taylor Esposito Walter Pereyra Zenescope Entertainment
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleGroo Meets Tarzan #2 Review
    Next Article Major Spoilers Question of the Day: Krypto Edition
    Christopher Rondeau
    • Website
    • Twitter

    Christopher Rondeau is a storyteller based in Tulsa, OK. Finding himself with little work, he ended up creating a job as a Game Master full time on the internet. Chris spends most of his days reading everything he can, writing bad fiction, and watching old Digimon cartoons with his daughter. Sometimes you can find him Dungeon Mastering a podcast or streaming on twitch. Recently, he has completed his Master's degree with a focus on collaborative storytelling. Find out more at https://rondeaucreator.com

    Related Posts

    COMICS PORTAL: Magazines Promoting the Movies!

    Read More

    Unchosen #1 Review

    Read More

    Wayne’s Comics Podcast #701: Interview with Curt Pires

    Read More

    Comments are closed.

    AMAZON AFFILIATE

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    6.0
    July 13, 2025

    Unchosen #1 Review

    6.3
    July 13, 2025

    Retro Review: Marvel Team-Up #95

    8.7
    July 11, 2025

    Fantastic Four #1 Review

    6.0
    July 8, 2025

    JSA #9 Review

    7.0
    July 7, 2025

    X-Men: Hellfire Vigil #1 Review

    Patreon Support
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2025 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    SAVE & ACCEPT