Comic books in 'Oz Books'

The Further Adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman

The Famous Oz Books: Book 2 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. This sequel to The Wizard of Oz features the further adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

The Famous Oz Books: Book 3 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. Featuring the continuing adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, the Hungry Tiger, Nome King, Tiktok and the Yellow Hen. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 258 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

The Famous Oz Books: Book 4 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. A California earthquake sends Dorothy Gale and her new friends--Zeb the farm boy, Jim the cab-horse, and Eureka the mischievous kitten--tumbling through a crack in the ground. Deep beneath the earth, Dorothy is reunited with her old friend the Wizard of Oz and his troupe of nine tiny piglets. Together, Dorothy, the Wizard, and their friends travel through many fantastic lands, where they encounter the Mangaboos, people growing like vegetables in the ground; cross the Valley of Voe, where dama-fruit has turned everyone invisible; and are captured by mysterious flying Gargoyles. At last, the intrepid travelers reach Oz, where they have many unforgettable encounters with such favorites as the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, Princess Ozma and the wooden Sawhorse. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R. Neill. Brimming with the inspired whimsy, magical adventures and gentle humor that characterize the other Oz books, THE PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ begins when the Crooked Magician's wife wants a servant girl. The worthy dame makes a life-size patchwork doll with brown yarn for hair, silver-button eyes, perfectly sewn leather fingers and leather shoes, and a head and body made from a stuffed patchwork quilt. Ojo, a Munchkin boy traveling to the Land of Oz, secretly adds extra qualities to her brain - especially Cleverness - before the Crooked Magician adds the Powder of Life (his own concoction) to bring her to life. Upon coming to life the Patchwork girl accidentally spills a strange liquid on the Magician's wife and Ojo's companion Unc Nunkie, turning them to marble. Now, Ojo and the Patchwork Girl must journey through the Land of Oz in search of special ingredients for a concoction that will turn them back. Featuring appearances by Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodsman. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 352 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $6.95.

Randy McNally Edition - The Famous Oz Books: Book 8 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. Join Tik-Tok, the Shaggy Man, and a host of other friends--both old and new--on an exciting, imaginative journey through the world of Oz. The fun begins in an isolated corner of Oz, in the small country of Oogaboo. There Queen Ann Soforth musters an unlikely army and sets off to conquer the rest of Oz. Meanwhile, a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin and her companion, Hank the mule, are shipwrecked and washed ashore in the Rose Kingdom, a magical land of talking roses. There they meet the Shaggy Man, who is on a quest to rescue his brother from the clutches of the wicked Nome King. Betsy, Hank, and the Rose Princess join the Shaggy Man on his journey, and before long they meet up with Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter; Tik-Tok; and Queen Ann with her army. The rest of Baum's tale is filled with hairbreadth escapes, wild puns, and mystifying magic. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages NOTE: The Title Page says that this book was published in 1914, that is the original publication date of the 1st Edition. The $1.95 cover Randy McNally Edition was published in 1973. Cover price $1.95.

The Famous Oz Books: Book 8 - Reprint Edition (Circa 1973). Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. Join Tik-Tok, the Shaggy Man, and a host of other friends--both old and new--on an exciting, imaginative journey through the world of Oz. The fun begins in an isolated corner of Oz, in the small country of Oogaboo. There Queen Ann Soforth musters an unlikely army and sets off to conquer the rest of Oz. Meanwhile, a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin and her companion, Hank the mule, are shipwrecked and washed ashore in the Rose Kingdom, a magical land of talking roses. There they meet the Shaggy Man, who is on a quest to rescue his brother from the clutches of the wicked Nome King. Betsy, Hank, and the Rose Princess join the Shaggy Man on his journey, and before long they meet up with Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter; Tik-Tok; and Queen Ann with her army. The rest of Baum's tale is filled with hairbreadth escapes, wild puns, and mystifying magic. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). No Cover Price. All Ages

Note: This is a reprint edition. The Title Page says 1914, but this edition came out circa 1973. White wraparound cover with a horse pulling a buggy full of characters.

1st printing - The Wonder Oz Books #21. Written by Ruth Plumy Thompson. Art by John R. Neill. Based on the stories by L. Frank Baum. Only one boy may be able to stop the wicked Gnome King and his plans to conquer Oz! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 8-in., 238 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

Reilly and Lee (1st) Edition - 1st printing. Based on the characters created by L. Frank Baum. Written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Art by Jno R. Neill. This tale continues the story of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, along with the Wizard of Oz himself, Jellia, and the Soldier with the Green Whiskers. Hardcover, 7-in.x 9-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

International Wizard of Oz Club Edition - 1st prinitng. Based ont he charatcers created by L. Frank Baum. Written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Art by Jno R. Neil. This tale continues the story of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, along with the Wizard of Oz himself, Jellia, and the Soldier with the Green Whiskers. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 292 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NO Cover Price.

1st printing. Based on the story and characters created by L.Frank Baum. Written by Jack Snow. Art by Frank Kramer. Accompanying essay by Michael Gessel. While Ozma and Glinda the Good Witch are away, Dorothy is left in charge. Unfortunately, it is at this time that the vile Mimics escape their imprisonment and attempt to conquer Oz. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 254 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing. Based on the story and characters created by L.Frank Baum. Written by Jack Snow. Art by Frank Kramer. Accompanying essay by Douglas C. Greene. The Shaggy Man's love magnet is broken and the only one that can fix it is the vile Conjo. Can Twink, Tom and Twiffle, the wooden clown, find a way to deal with this vile creature? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 266 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: The Shaggy Man was last seen in The Road to Oz.

1st printing. Based on the story and characters created by L.Frank Baum. Written by Rachel R. Cosgrove. Art by Dirk. Accompanying essay by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. A boy from Ohio, along with his two guinea pigs and pet rat, ride a kite to the magical Land of Oz. In Oz, to his amazement, the boy learns that his pets can talk. They land in the Hidden Valley and befriend the Tin Woodman. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 266 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).