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Aisle 5 - Oz Comics and Graphic Novels

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Not all Oz stories are told only with words. There have now been many comic book and graphic novel versions of Oz, and others of interest to Oz fans. Take a look at the large variety here.

Adventures in Oz by Eric Shanower. A collection of Eric Shanower's Oz graphic novels. The contents are also available in two Little Adventures in Oz collections, in a smaller digest size.

All-Action Classics No. 4: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Ben Caldwell. A new comic book-style adaptation of the famous story. Check out the series here (and once The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is up, we'll link directly to that preview).

The Blue Witch of Oz by Eric Shanower. Whatever became of the Good Witch of the East? When Dorothy asks this question, it sets her and the Scarecrow off on a quest to find her, and help her complete her quest to find her lost son. But they're all in for a surprise...

Bodé's The Lizard of Oz by Mark Bodé. Comic book parody of The Wizard of Oz. Not recommended for children and sensitive readers, as it contains harsh language and nudity.

Classics Illustrated Junior: The Wizard of Oz. The classic comic book adaptation of the story is available again.

The Complete Annotated Oz Squad by Steve Ahlquist. Each volume reprints several issues of the Oz Squad comic book series. Dorothy and her friends are now secret agents dealing with goings-on between Oz and Earth. Not recommended for young or sensitive readers, as it contains mature language and violence.

Dorothy. A comic book retelling of The Wizard of Oz with a decidedly modern twist. This Dorothy is an alienated teenaged Goth, and gets swept up into a different kind of Oz.

Dorothy Gale: Journey to Oz by Shane Kirshenblatt. A new series of graphic novels (expected to run five issues) of an Oz that is definitely different. Not recommended for young children or sensitive readers, as it contains mature themes and language.

Dorothy of Oz series by Son Hee-Joon. When Mara-Shin loses her dog Toto, she ends up following a mysterious road to Oz, and is even mistaken for Dorothy! So just what is going on here? This series is an English language reprint of a series that originated in Korea.

Dot's Journey by Craig May. The Wizard of Oz, retold as a Hitchcockian mystery thriller using photographs and word balloons.

Emeralds: Hearts in Oz by Jer Alford and Erin Ptah. A lot has happened in Oz since the original Oz series by L. Frank Baum ended. Dorothy is now not only a princess of Oz, but a witch as well.

The Enchanted Apples of Oz by Eric Shanower. Bortag the Quadling has fallen in love with the sleeping Wicked Witch of the South. The only way he can wake her is with one of the enchanted golden apples. But if one of the apples is ever eaten, then Oz will lose its enchantment and become an ordinary, hum-drum place like any other!

Fables by Bill Willingham. In this multiple-Eisner Award winning comic book series, The Adversary has taken over the fabled lands, where all the classic story book characters live. They've emigrated to New York City and live in their own community, Fabletown. Among the characters are Bufkin, a winged monkey who is the local librarian; and Ozma, one of the most important spellcasters living on the Thirteenth Floor. Meanwhile, back in the fabled lands, the Adversary has put the Nome King in charge of Oz. For the complete Fables experience, you might want to take a look at the free one-page stories given away at various edition of Comic Con International — [2007] [2008] [2009 (the little girl is Ozma)] [2011 (Oz fans will like this one especially)]

There have also been some spin-off series, which also feature appearances by some Oz characters:

‣ Jack of Fables features Jack Horner in adventures on his own, after his exile from Fabletown.

‣ Fabletown's greatest spy, Cinderella, has been the subject of two miniseries.

Fantasy Classics: Graphic Classics volume 15. A volume of the series adapting famous fantasy stories to the graphic novel format. This one includes an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's short story "The Glass Dog."

The Forgotten Forest of Oz by Eric Shanower. In the middle of the night, Dorothy wakes to find someone stealing some of the most powerful magic in Oz — water from the forbidden fountain, which causes those who drink it to forget all they ever knew! What would Nelanthe the wood nymph want with the waters of oblivion? And how are the ancient forest of Burzee and the Troll King involved?

Friend of Dorothy by Brian Andersen and Neftali Senteno. Scott-John is a teenage boy who's acquired super powers — from Oz! Armed with the Tin Woodman's axe, the Wicked Witch's broom, and a pair of ruby red boots, Scott-John must vanquish evil on Earth in the name of Oz.

Grimm Fairy Tales Presents The Library. When Sela's brother recites a spell from a book in a condemned library, it unleashes characters from the books. There are several good guys, of course — and also bad guys! Now the villains want to take over our world! Can Sela and her allies overcome the schemes of Frankenstein's monster, Baba Yaga — and the Wicked Witch of the West? You can find out more about the series at Zenescope's The Library page.

The Ice King of Oz by Eric Shanower. Far, far to the south of Oz lives the Ice King and his ice imp subjects. Wishing to make his subjects lives better, he kidnaps Ozma and brings her to his domain to be his queen! Can Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and their new friend Flicker save Ozma from the Ice King's powerful magic?

Into the Dust by Jesse Rubenfeld. Judy the farmgirl is whisked from Dust Bowl-era Kansas to...1960s Beverly Hills? She hits the road to get back to Kansas, and picks up some unusual hitchhikers along the way.

A Kidnapped Santa Claus by Alex Robinson. A new comic book-style adaptation of the L. Frank Baum short story.

L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz: The Graphic Novel, adapted and illustrated by Michael Cavallaro. A new graphic novel adaptation of the story.

The Land of Oz from Arrow Comics. Comic book series about the Land of Oz. (Warning: Some issues contain mature themes or language.) The complete series has also been collected in a series of collected reprint volumes.

The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West by Tom Hutchison. This comic series is a reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz set in the Old West.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. The biography of one of the most famous people on the planet, from the time he was found as an infant in the Forest of Burzee to how he created toys and gave them away to the end of his life — and the beginning of a new one. The graphic novel is an adaptation of the original L. Frank Baum story, written and drawn by Michael Ploog.

Lost Girls by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie. On the eve of the first World War, Dorothy Gale, Alice Liddel, and Wendy Darling meet in a Swiss hotel and find that they have some extraordinary common experiences. (WARNING: Definitely not recommended for children or sensitive readers, as this book contains depictions of nudity and very adult activities.)

Marvel's World of Oz series by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. Marvel Comics, writer Eric Shanower, and artist Skottie Young have teamed up for one of the most faithful comics adaptations of the Oz books in history.

The Marvelous Land of Oz (Marvel Treasury of Oz). Marvel's first adaptation of The Marvelous Land of Oz, an oversized treasury edition from 1976 that's now a collector's item. The illustrations are closely based on the original's by John R. Neill — except for the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, who, thanks to a licensing agreement with MGM, looked like Ray Bolger and Jack Haley!

MGM's Marvelous Wizard of Oz. The first ever collaboration between DC and Marvel comics, this now-collectible comic book is a faithful adaptation of the famous movie version.

Midnight Kiss by Tony Lee and Ryan Stegman. Ages ago, the world was shattered into thousands of shards. They could only be reunited again by the Dragon's Heart — who turns out to be a New York City teenager. So agents from other worlds are dispatched to fetch Billy and take him to…the Emerald City!

Namesake by Isabelle MelanÁon and Megan Lavey-Heaton. It turns out that there has been more than one Dorothy. Each one is a Namesake, a special child who can enter Oz and other fairylands. But the newest Namesake has come to Oz, and her name is not Dorothy. So what does that mean for Oz, and what happened to all of the Dorothys?

Nightmares in Oz by Dale Mettam and Courtney Huddleston. Welcome to Osmann Grove, Kansas, the perfect place for college kids on Spring Break to go for a quiet camping vacation. But Osmann Grove has secrets that go back many generations; and for the campers, this will be a trip that none of them forget — at least the ones who survive the mysterious homicidal Scarecrow.

Oz: The Manga by David Hutchison. Two comic book series that retells The Wizard of Oz and The Land of Oz, with art reminiscent of Japanese manga comics.

Oz F5: Gale Force. A new (and rather non-traditional) Oz comic book.

Oz-Story, edited by David Maxine. These collections feature both reprints and new Oz stories, art, and comics, by both famous Oz writers and new contributors.

The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles. By a wild coincidence, Dorothy Gale and Alice Liddell, all grown up now, are college roommates, and neither can remember any of their extraordinary adventures. Which is too bad, as Oz has been invaded, and they're going to need some help. Information about this ongoing series, including ordering details, can be found at http://buymetoys.com/.

The Oz/Wonderland War by E. Nelson Bridwell, Joey Cavalieri and Carol Lay. The Nome King has conquered Oz and enchanted its greatest heroes — and now he's making plans to invade Wonderland, too! The Cheshire Cat is dispatched to find help, and he recruits the greatest animal superteam of Earth C, Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew!

Ozopolis by Kirk Kushin and Gonzalo Martinez. A new comic book, set firmly in L. Frank Baum's original version of the land of Oz.

Penguin and Pencilguin #5. The classic comic series about a family of penguins, by Leigh Rubin and Phil Yeh, takes on The Wizard of Oz in an issue with special guest artist Moebius.

A Promise Kept in Oz by Dennis Anfuso. What ever happened to the mysterious Yookoohoo Mrs. Yoop after we last heard of her in The Tin Woodman of Oz? This adventure relates how a promise made way back in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes into play. Green monkey shenanigans abound in this graphic novel.

Queer Visitors from the Marvelous Land of Oz: The Complete Comic Strip Saga 1904-1905 by L. Frank Baum, Walt MacDougall, and W. W. Denslow. For the first time since their original newspaper publications, all of L. Frank Baum's newspaper comic pages are collected in their original form, at full size, in color. This book also collects W. W. Denslow's competing comic, "Denslow's Scarecrow and the Tin-Man," plus other early Oz comics and works by "Queer Visitors" artist Walt MacDougall, Denslow, and even Oz book illustrator John R. Neill. This is an important, historic collection of early Oz and comic materials.

Return to Oz. The 1985 Disney movie produced a number of adaptations — including this comic book version.

The Royal Historian of Oz by Tommy Kovac and Andy Hirsch. Jasper Fizzle wants to be the next Royal Historian of Oz, and the piles of rejection letters and the cease and desist orders from the Official Oz Society haven't dampened his spirits. So when he discovers that Oz is real, he kidnaps some of its citizens so he can interview them! Ozma and Glinda are not happy, and decide to send a covert group to our world to stop him.

The Scarecrow and the Tin-Man of Oz by W. W. Denslow. For the first time, all of W. W. Denslow's stories about the Scarecrow and the Tin-Man are collected in one volume, with the original illustrations. Includes the "Denslow's Scarecrow and Tin-Man" comic page stories and the Denslow's Scarecrow and Tin-Man picture book.

The Secret Island of Oz by Eric Shanower. While searching for a quipperug fish for Ozma's pond, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and Eureka are caught up in a mysterious whirlpool inside a mountain. There they encounter a spoiled princess, a living toy boy, and a whole mess of adventures!

Tales from the Crypt #9: Wickeder. The classic horror anthology comic is back, and in this issue, they take on Oz in a parody of Wicked.

There's No Place by Scott Oliver and Corey Bechelli. A new interpretation of Oz in comic book form.

Toto! The Wonderful Adventure series by Yuko Osada. Kakashi wants to leave his island home for adventures, but when he stows away aboard an airship, he gets more than he ever bargained for, once he adopts a dog named Toto and meets up with a girl named Dorothy. (And did you know that "Kakashi" is Japanese for "Scarecrow"?) This is the English translation of the Japanese manga series.

The Visitors from Oz by L. Frank Baum. The complete text of Baum's 1904-1905 "Queer Visitors from the Marvelous Land of Oz" comic page, and his 1905 book The Woggle-Bug Book, all in one volume. These are the complete adventures of the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Jack Pumpkinhead, Sawhorse, Woggle-Bug, and Gump in the strange and distant land of America. They even visit Dorothy in Kansas. (These are not reproductions of the original comic pages, however. The stories have been reset and newly illustrated. This should not be confused with the 1961 picture book of the same name that was an adaptation of some of the "Queer Visitors" comics, nor the novel of the same name by Martin Gardner. Please note that this book contains some racial and ethnic stereotypes that were considered amusing to many in Baum's time, but are now badly outdated and offensive to some people today. Therefore, this book is not recommended for young children.)

The Wizard of Oz, adapted by Martin Powell. A new graphic novel retelling of the story, illustrated by Jorge Break, designed to help children develop their reading skills.

Woe Is Oz by Ethan Tarshish and Kelly Brown. The villains of Oz have all been conquered and destroyed. But now the Winkies, because they worked for the Wicked Witch of the West, are paying for her crimes through servitude. This does not sit well with the Winkies, and some want to raise an army to overthrow Ozma. Civil war is coming to Oz...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by David Cahuvel and Enrique Fernandez. New comics adaptation, originally published in French.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, adapted by Roland Mann. A new graphic novel retelling of the story, illustrated by K. L. Jones.

The Wonderland of Oz series, adapted and illustrated by Walt Spouse. These books are reprints from the early 1930s Wonderland of Oz comic strip. All the strips making up the story are reprinted all together in one volume for the first time.

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