Adventures in Wonderland #2 (1955)

In a whimsical tale from *Adventures in Wonderland #2*, a timid baker’s apprentice named Peter Pester secretly takes on the role of a heroic knight after swapping places with the sickly Captain Hugo Lasar, who’s been sent to defeat the notorious pirate Barracuda. With the help of his loyal friends Ginger Peachy and Yak Yakety, Peter must navigate the challenges of command and disguise while pretending to be a brave warrior on a high-seas quest.

In a tale of longing and mistaken identity, Penelope is swept into a whirlwind of romance after winning the Valentine’s Dance bouquet, catching the eye of Prince Philip. As she prepares to elope with him under the moonlight, her stepmother schemes to replace her with her jealous sister Charlotte, setting the stage for a heart-stopping twist.

In a kingdom ruled by superstitious decrees, a black cat named Saber is hidden by his owner, Mrs. Crumpet, after the king bans all black cats. To protect him, she paints Saber white, and he is mistaken for a lucky white cat, eventually brought to the palace—where his true color is about to be revealed.

In a quiet kingdom ruled by a kind but aging baron who seeks an heir, a young chimney sweep named Sooty is unexpectedly chosen after proving his ingenuity during a test designed to reveal true character. Though dismissed for his ragged clothes, Sooty’s clever act of plugging a leaking ceiling hole sets him apart from the other hopefuls, leading the baron to name him his successor.