Rocket Robin Hood
Real Name: Unknown
Identity/Class: Normal human
Occupation: Outlaw
Affiliations: His "Merry Spacemen" (including Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck)
Enemies: The organization of N.O.T.T. (National Outer-space Terrestrial Territories), Dr. Medulla, Emperor Tut, Dr.Manta, Sheriff of N.O.T.T., Prince John
Known Relatives: Robin Hood (direct ancestor, great, great, great(x100)-grandfather)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Sherwood Asteroid
First Appearance: Rocket Robin Hood (January 1966)
Powers/Abilities: Armed with an electro quarter-staff and an assortment of gadget arrows. Robin is extremely agile and the greatest archer in the universe.
History: In the year 3000 when the evil forces of N.O.T.T. victimise the galaxy, a rebel force based on the Sherwood asteroid are led by the courageous Rocket Robin Hood, venturing from their hideout to fight for justice.
Comments: Originally created in Toronto, the show was moved to a studio in New York once it became popular. It ran for three seaons totalling fifty-two episodes. Robin was voiced by Ed McNamara, and later by Len Carlson.
The same people who created the Rocket Robin Hood cartoon where also responsible for the ever-popular Spider-Man show of the 60's.
Thanks to Mack Murdock for information.
CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with
any other Rocket characters
Robin Hood, legendary outlaw on whom he is based
Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.
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