Four Color #677
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Top Secret Papers," the Little King's long streak of checkers victories over the jester finally pushes him to unravel the secret behind the jester's unbeatable strategy—only to be interrupted by a royal crisis. When King Ookle declares war over a forgotten birthday card, the two monarchs clash in a dramatic sword fight through the castle before settling their feud with a rematch of checkers. Written by John Stanley and featuring Otto Soglow’s distinctive cover art, this 1956 Four Color comic delivers a delightfully absurd twist on royal rivalry and game-day drama.
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After the jester beats the Little King at checkers 6,206 times in a row, the King tries to figure out the jester's winning move. He is interrupted when King Ookle declares war in response to the Little King forgetting to send him a birthday card. The two Kings engage in a sword fight throughout the castle for hours, then decide to decide the battle with a game of checkers.
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