Indiana Jones and Han Solo are two other examples of popular swashbucklers in recent times. Robin Hood has been popular for as long as narrative film and television have existed (not to mention centuries earlier in print), with shows and movies coming out every couple of years and only a few gaps here and there. And then there are many super heroes that fit the bill as well!

This kind of character archetype is timeless for a reason: it’s been part of western culture for so long that it’s become part of western identity!