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Who Is Walking Broom? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Walking Broom (In the Public Domain): Usually associated with the fairy tale The Sorcerer's Apprentice. The broom comes to life to aid the apprentice in cleaning.

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Walking Broom is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 22 comic issue appearances. Usually associated with the fairy tale The Sorcerer's Apprentice. The broom comes to life to aid the apprentice in cleaning.

Who is Walking Broom?

A relatively minor character in comics, other than being featured in stories related to the Sorcerer's apprentice is most often used for a comedic role. Even in the Sorcerer's Apprentice the character is more or less unimportant, only serving as an extension of the apprentice's desires (or poor knowledge of magic). It has no real intelligence per se, rather it is animated by magic and reverts to a regular broom once the spell has lapsed.

Key facts

Walking Broom is of other origin and first appeared in "Walt Disney's Reluctant Dragon". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Walking Broom ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Walking Broom?

Usually associated with the fairy tale The Sorcerer's Apprentice. The broom comes to life to aid the apprentice in cleaning.

When did Walking Broom first appear?

Walking Broom first appeared in "Walt Disney's Reluctant Dragon".

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