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Adventures in Wonderland #1 (1955)
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In the struggling Kingdom of Gladiola, young inventor Peter Pester races to save the realm by creating a clever new invention—just as King Rolly’s kingdom teeters on the edge of ruin. With help from his friends and a surprising twist involving a fake beauty contest, Peter sets a plan in motion that could restore Gladiola’s fortunes, all while dodging the chaos of a villain’s escape and a royal court full of absurdities.
In the sleepy town of Foxville, Dullwit, the self-proclaimed dumbest fox, struggles to fit in after being mocked for his lack of smarts—especially when a mysterious disappearance of foxes sends the town into panic. When his best friend Renny vanishes, Dullwit finds himself drawn into a mystery that leads him to an unexpected encounter with the wealthy and suspicious Dapper Dan.
In a tale of loyalty and hidden destiny, Michael the Misfit, a humble stable boy devoted to his beloved black horse Dark Prince, faces cruel treatment from his selfish uncle—until the horse is sold to royal emissaries. When Dark Prince falls gravely ill, the princess who received him as a gift begins to despair, unknowingly revealing her deep affection for the boy who once cared for him. As the king’s men track down Michael, long-buried truths about his identity begin to surface, setting in motion a reunion that will change everything.
In the kingdom of Roland, twin princes Roger and Everett are indistinguishable save for a small cleft in Everett’s chin, leaving their father unable to choose an heir. As tensions rise, a scheming noble named Kaddiva exploits the division, planting false evidence to discredit Roger and push Everett forward. When a prisoner is poisoned and Roger is blamed, the King must decide who to believe—before the kingdom tears itself apart.