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Adventures of Peter Wheat (1948) Walt Kelly comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #40
    Adventures of Peter Wheat (1948) Walt Kelly 40
    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Hole punched through cover and all wraps.

    Story by Del Connell. Art by Al Hubbard. Peter Wheat is the inch-high hero of the Wheat Field, where he lives with his insect friends. The team of writer Del Connell and artist Al Hubbard continued the strip begun by Walt Kelly. The folk of the Wheat Kingdom are turned into living statues by an unknown force. Beetle learns the Raven Witch is responsible, but she turns him into a caterpillar. Now Peter must defeat her to free his people and turn his friend back into the right kind of bug. 16 pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #42
    Adventures of Peter Wheat (1948) Walt Kelly 42

    Story by Del Connell. Art by Al Hubbard. Peter Wheat is the inch-high hero of the Wheat Field, where he lives with his insect friends. The team of writer Del Connell and artist Al Hubbard continued the strip begun by Walt Kelly. Peter convinces Beetle to help him explore the stream on the far side of the frozen pond, even though they aren't carrying their swords. They discover that King Blue-Eye of the Trolls has used magic powder to change everyone into trees. Peter plots to steal the weird king's magic eye, rendering him sightless, but that won't be easy. 16 pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #43
    Adventures of Peter Wheat (1948) Walt Kelly 43
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION: Tear seal. Color touch.

    Story by Del Connell. Art by Al Hubbard. Peter Wheat is the inch-high hero of the Wheat Field, where he lives with his insect friends. The team of writer Del Connell and artist Al Hubbard continued the strip begun by Walt Kelly. Peter and his friends take a shortcut through the Forbidden Caves and accidentally awaken giant bats. The bats capture them and throw Peter into the bottomless pit. Only the arrival of fairy queen Pam and her fireflies gives them a chance to escape.16 pages, Full Color.