Tales from Wonderland: The White Knight #[nn]
In *Tales from Wonderland: The White Knight*, a warrior raised in secret by Merlin steps into Wonderland through a mystical mirror, becoming a famed defender against the Queen of Hearts. When he learns beasts from Wonderland have invaded his homeland, he returns to protect his people—only to be consumed by the very darkness he once fought. Written by Troy Brownfield and illustrated by Tommy Patterson, this haunting tale explores the cost of heroism, with vibrant colors by Jeff Balke, Jason Embury, and Alex Owens, and lettering by Crank!. The cover, by Al Rio, captures the eerie elegance of the story’s turning point.
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Raised in a cave by Merlin, Leon uses a mirror to enter Wonderland when hostile forces attack while Merlin is gone. He gains fame as a champion fighting the forces of the Queen of Hearts. But when the Queen of Spades tells him that beasts from Wonderland have crossed over to the realm of his birth, he returns and slays one of the beasts. Leon is hailed as a hero and seduced by a grateful young woman. When the girl's father angrily confronts him, Leon's instincts take over and he kills first him. Leon now succumbs to the darkness he has fought against and returns to serve the Queen of Spades.
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