Donald Duck #[nn]
In the 1944 Western comic *Donald Duck* #nn, the Seven Dwarfs take a detour home when they spot Thumper lost in the woods—only to find themselves caught in a witch’s scheme. Disguised as a kind old woman, the Wicked Witch offers Thumper a poisoned apple, unaware he plans to gift it to Dopey for his birthday. When Dopey takes a bite and falls into a deep sleep, the Dwarfs race to the magic wishing well for a cure, leading to a moment of clumsy desperation that might just save the day. Written by Roger Armstrong and Carl Buettner, with art by both, and featuring a cover by Walt Kelly, this whimsical wartime tale blends humor and suspense in a classic Disney adventure.
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On their way home from work, the Seven Dwarfs find Thumper, who has lost his way. The Wicked Witch also spies Thumper and she needs a rabbit tail for her magic brew. Disguised as a kindly old woman, she gives Thumper a poisoned apple, not realizing that he intends to give it to Dopey as a birthday present. Dopey takes a bite and falls asleep. The other Dwarfs hope that water from the magic wishing well will revive him but it takes Doc falling on Dopey to knock the bite of apple out of his mouth and wake him up.
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