If you’ve ever wanted to see L. Frank Baum’s classic Wizard of Oz in comic book form, you’re in luck because Marvel has done just that. . . again. Releasing today, the company presents issue number one of their eight issue The Marvelous Land of Oz limited series. Want to know more? Of course you do. So, here’s all the scoop from the official press release.
And, as always, we’ve got some cool art from the comic to share with you as well after the jump. Check it out!
Marvel is proud to present your first look behind the scenes of The Marvelous Land of Oz #1, the hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times best-selling The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in an all-new free sketchbook RIGHT HERE. Courtesy of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited, get an in-depth look at L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece as the critically acclaimed team of Eric Shanower and artist Skottie Young provide exclusive commentary on their stunning adaptation! With a slew of new characters, never before seen artwork, and commentary by the creators themselves, this sketchbook is a must read!
Plus, don’t miss the red-hot The Wonderful Wizard of Oz HC, on-sale now! You may think you know the story of Dorothy, Toto and the yellow brick road, but you’ve never seen Oz like this before! Eric Shanower and artist Skottie Young present a vibrant, faithful adaptation of Baum’s seminal novel, which has IGN.Com raving “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of the finest comics I’ve read in a long time… This series evokes pure joy in the reader.”
The Marvelous Land of Oz #1 hits stores today and don’t miss The Marvelous Land of Oz Sketchbook for free.
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 (SEP090381)
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 SHANOWER VARIANT
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 MCGUINNESS VARIANT
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Variant Cover by ERIC SHANOWER
Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
All Ages …$3.99
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ HC (JUL090457)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Penciled by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
All Ages …$29.99
