The Adventures of Peter Wheat #17
In this 1949 adventure, Peter Wheat, Dragonel, and Beetle team up to build a fort on a mysterious island—only to find themselves cornered when hornet knights uncover their hiding place. With Beetle and Dragonfly forced down in a daring flight for help, the fate of the trio hangs in the balance until Beetle makes a desperate return with Sammy Sweet and the bakers. Written and illustrated by Walt Kelly, this free-issue classic captures the spirit of wartime camaraderie and imaginative escapism in a story that’s as charming as it is suspenseful.
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Peter Wheat, Dragonel, and Beetle build a fort on the island. Beetle and Dragonfly fly for help, but are forced down by hornet knights, who discover the hiding place on the island. In the last minute Beetle returns with Sammy Sweet and the bakers.
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