Walt Disney's the Sword in the Stone #[nn]
"Chapter 1" of Walt Disney's The Sword in the Stone (1964) captures the legendary moment when the young Wart, unaware of his destiny, pulls the sword from the stone at a royal tournament. With the help of Merlin, his unassuming heroism sets the stage for a new era, as he’s proclaimed rightful king and the foundation of the Round Table is laid. Written by Carl Fallberg and Pete Alvarado, with art, inks, colors, and letters by Pete Alvarado and Tony DiPaola, this early issue brings the classic tale to life with a crisp, nostalgic charm.
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At the tournament, an unwitting Wart draws the sword from the stone. When he repeats the feat, and no one else is able to match it, he's declared rightwise king born of England. Merlin promises to help him rule, and to form the Round Table.
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