The Adventures of Peter Wheat #[3]

In this 1948 adventure, Peter Wheat brings the defiant Dragonel to the castle of the Wheat Queen for trial, but as he rides to fetch Sammy Sweet as a witness, the Grand Wizard manipulates the Queen into thinking Peter and Sammy are prisoners. Chaos erupts when Dragonel sets fire to her cell during the ensuing conflict, and Peter must rescue her—only to be captured by the Hornet Knights. With Dragonel's surprising mercy, Peter is spared, setting the stage for a tense, uncertain resolution. Written and illustrated by Walt Kelly, this free issue offers a whimsical yet dramatic tale of loyalty and justice in a world where bread and magic are deeply entwined.