Paul Wheelahan's The Panther #8
In "The Little General," The Panther and his companion Jane Bryant find themselves stranded on a remote island after their plane's controls freeze mid-flight. There, they are taken prisoner by a mysterious figure who bears a striking resemblance to Napoleon Bonaparte and wields a device capable of suspending gravity and disabling machinery. Written and illustrated by Paul Wheelahan, this 1957 adventure from Young's Merchandising Company features a self-contained mystery with a twist that redefines the limits of mechanical control—complete with cover art by Wheelahan himself.
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The Panther embarks on a flight to Africa with his female companion Jane Bryant. While en route, the pilots discover that the controls of the plane have been frozen. The Panther attempts to pilot the plane but even his strength is of no use, the controls remain frozen. The plane finally lands on a remote island, and a group of soldiers escort the Panther and Jane to meet their host and captor, The General, a man whose features and attire strongly resemble that of Napoleon Bonaparte. The General has in his possession a device that can suspend gravity and neutralize all mechanical power.
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