Origin []
His chief appearance is in the ballad Robin Hood and the Tanner of Blyth in which Robin invites him to join the Merry Men.
Joining the Merry Men []
Robin came across Little John's cousin and without having met him before accused him of poaching in the greenwood. This led to the two of them fighting and Arthur was able to defeat Bold Robin. Following his defeat Robin invited Arthur to join his band of outlaws the Merry Men.
Later Life[]
Pardoned by King Richard alongside the rest of the Merry Men after the King's return.
Appearances in Media[]
Ballads:[]
- Robin Hood and the Tanner of Blyth
Literature:[]
- 1883 The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle
Board Games:[]
- 2016. Sheriff of Nottingham, Merry Men Expansion (Arcane Wonders)
Comics:[]
Character Filmography:[]
Film:[]
- 1950 Rogues of Sherwood Forest played by Paul Collins
Television:[]
- 1984 - 1986 Robin of Sherwood 26 episodes
Gallery[]
Arthur a Bland by Louis Rhead
Arthur a Bland by Saeed Jalabi for the Sheriff of Nottingham board game Merry Men expansion pack (2016).