Credits
Writer(s):
Walt Kelly
Penciller(s):
Walt Kelly
Inker(s):
Walt Kelly
Colorist(s):
?
Letterer(s):
?
Editor(s):
?
Subject Matter
Genres:
anthropomorphic, fantasy
Feature(s):
The Adventures of Peter Wheat
Character(s):
Peter Wheat; Beetle; Grand Wizard; Blue Jay; Wheat Queen (cameo); Dragonel (cameo)
First Line:
Although it is early in the year...
Synopsis:
The Grand Wizard hides in the water wagon when Peter and Beetle go searching for water. Two hornet knights attack the wagon and end up setting it on fire, causing the mice drawing the wagon to panic. The runaway wagon sets fire to the dry fields, threatening a complete disaster, and only a convenient rain shower saves the day.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
15.5
Notes:
The hornet knights and Grand Wizard for once seem receptive to reason when Peter explains why their prank will backfire on everyone.