The Adventures of Peter Wheat #9

In this 1949 free comic, Walt Kelly crafts a gripping tale of community and conflict as the Wheatfield faces disaster when the escaped Grand Wizard destroys the dike, flooding the village. Peter Wheat leads the rescue efforts, pulling Dragonel from the rising waters, only to see her torn between loyalty to the Hornets and the suffering of her neighbors. With Kelly handling writing, art, and inks, the story builds tension through moral divides and unexpected alliances. The cover by Walt Kelly captures the chaos of the flood, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in the Wheatfield’s history.