Mgm's marvelous wizard of oz comic book

John buscema and the tribe mgms marvelous wizard of. In the same year, they released marvel treasury of oz. Marvel and dc jointly produced this adaptation of the mgm movie. The wonderful wizard of oz 2009 is an eightissue comic book limited series adapting the l. Ozma of oz in 1976, but unfortunately, they were unable to do so because of issues as rights to the book ozma of oz did not expire until 1983. The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. Feb 25, 2020 infantino was willing to listen, and before long marvel and dc came to an agreement to create one 82page oversized comic with the oversized title of marvel and dc present mgm s marvelous wizard of oz. The marvelous land of oz which adapted the second book. Small tear near upper left of front cover please see photos. The pages look really good with no tearing or rips. Eric shanower and skottie youngs eisner awardwinning adaptations of l. Its hard to reinvent the universe of oz because the visual style of the story has been so defined by the 1939 film but young manages to reinvent this world. The success of this first oz comic inspired dozens of subsequent projects, from a competing strip by original oz illustrator w.

With a script by baum and drawings by walt macdougall, queer visitors from the marvelous land of oz ran for nearly one year in newspapers around the country. Supplies are extremely limited on this unique collector s item. Information about oz books related to mgm 1939 wizard of oz movie. Dc and marvel comics publishers join forces to produce an over sized comic book adaptation of mgms the wizard of oz. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel and dc jointly. Marvel has has released a series of comics based upon classic books which have been unimpressive on every level, but a wonderful exception to this has been the the wonderful wizard of oz which features illustrations by skottie young.

Comic strip and comic book adaptations of oz works, new work in those formats, and related articles. The cover features art work by john romita, and as you can see by the cover blurb, the sensational 1st issue is authorized by the mgm studio. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz was the first comic made by both marvel and dc. Yes, thats right, its one of the special collectors issues, or in. This edition is dedicated in memory of judy garland the original dorothy. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

This tabloid sized comic was the very first crosscompany copublishing venture between marvel comics and dc comics. Dorothy gale tin woodman cowardly lion scarecrow supporting characters. First comic book copublished by dc and marvel details. Marvel and dc copublished a special edition treasurysized oneshot adaptation. The official 50th anniversary pictorial history, a big reason mgm gave the green light to the wizard of oz was the enormous success of walt disneys 1937 musical. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The complete collection wonderful wizardmarvelous land. Marvel comics and dc comics teamed to present their comic book based on a timeless film classic mgm s magical musical, the wizard of oz. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz is published jointly by marvel comics group and national periodical publications, inc. Follow the adventure of young dorothy from kansas as she and her faithful dog, toto, are swept up in a tornado and delivered to the magical land of oz. Before the heroes of the marvel and dc universe ever met, the two comic book publishers teamed up to adapt the classic fantasy tale. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz 1st dc marvel joint venture great original print ad.

Eddie s thanks so much for 2 glorious mike zeck captain america pages. Supplies are extremely limited on this unique collectors item. The comic is a faithful adaptation of the movie, and also the very first ever collaboration between marvel and dc, since the two companies decided to jointly publish the venture. Mgm, for those that dont know, is actually, metrogoldwynmayer. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. The wizard of oz marvel comic version sarag wiki fandom.

Marvel comics is a publishing company that has adapted various oz books into comics. By then, the marvel treasury logo had been phased out. Feb 10, 2021 the first tabloidsize oz comic book was a coproduction of the distinguished competition and their marvelous competitorthe first such coproduction which prepared the way for other teamups from national periodical publicationswarner communications and cadence industriesmagazine management. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz on amalgam database project adaptations of the wizard of oz on wikipedia. Dorothy gale toto the scarecrow the cowardly lion the tin man the wicked witch of the west oz oz. All ages after receiving all 8 issues of the wonderful wizard of oz, youll be shipped 8 issues of the second adaptation of l. Marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel comic books mycomicshop. Some staining at top left front cover and upper spine. Wizard of oz tops star wars as cinema s most influential film. This wouldnt be the last time the two comic giants would assemble for the greater good, with many more collaborations becoming a reality over the next few decades. Much of the original music was by paul tietjens and has been mostly forgotten, although it was still wellremembered and in discussion at mgm in 1939 when the classic film version of the story was made. It was an adaptation of the second baum book, the land of oz. Marvel treasury of oz printed the marvelous land of oz. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz marveldc, 1975 an adaptation of the 1939 film created as a collaboration between marvel comics and dc comics.

The marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, and several more. John buscema and the tribe mgms marvelous wizard of oz. Frank baums oz books begin with the beloved tale of kansas farm girl dorothy, blown by a tornado to the magical land of oz. Based on the mgm masterpiece wizard of oz, this special collectors issue comic also includes a map of oz and a biography of whos who in mgm oz. The artist selected to draw this story was an inspired choice john buscema. Marvel comics complete oz in big paperbacks instead of omnibus. John buscema and tony dezuniga mgms marvelous wizard of oz.

In 1975, they released mgm s marvelous wizard of oz in collaboration with dc comics, which was based on the 1939 film. Although baum is the credited bookwriter, glen macdonough was hired on as. First joint publishing venture between dc and marvel. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz last edited by fables87. The premier american fantasy adventure gets the merry marvel treatment. In 1975, they released mgms marvelous wizard of oz in collaboration with dc comics, which was based on the 1939 film. In 1975, marvel and dc worked together for the first time ever to produce the mgm s marvelous wizard of oz comic book. I love the fact that marvel is doing a series that doesnt involve superheroes and then add the fact that skottie young really has a unique visual style that you dont get to see anywhere else in comics these days. In 1975, marvel and dc worked together for the first time ever to produce the mgms marvelous wizard of oz comic book. The series was written by eric shanower with art by skottie young and published by marvel comics. Heres a house ad from the back of this comic advertising that issue. John buscema marvelous wizard of oz art john buscema and the. Update your shipping location 7 s 0 p o n s o a r p a 7 e e d11. This marvelous wizard of oz book is a piece of history.

The official 50th anniversary pictorial history records how, at first, mgm kept oz and other prestigious properties out of the packages it sold to local tv stations. John buscema marvelous wizard of oz art john buscema and. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz vol 1 1 dc database fandom. The yellow brick road from munchkin land to the emerald city was also wide enough to accommodate dc and marvel as they produced their first ever joint publication. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz marvel and dc comic vol. The wizard of oz collection wall art by thegoldsparrow on etsy wizard of oz movie. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz was the first joint publishing venture between dc comics and marvel comics. An expert listing of 1 key comics from the comic book series mgms marvelous wizard of oz published by dc marvel. Oz is published by marvel comics under their marvel illustrated imprint. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz is published jointly by marvel comics group and national. The yellow brick road from munchkin land to the emerald city was also wide enough to accommodate dc and marvel as they produced their. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz marvel and dc comic vol. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel adapts the classic mgm movie the wizard of oz.

See the complete marvels oz comics series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Fresh off their landmark run on the wonderful world of oz, superstars eric shanower age of bronze and skottie young xmen return with l. Written by roy thomas and drawn by john buscema and tony dezuniga. The marvelous land of oz 2009 2010 comic series marvel. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1st issue comic book overstock. John buscema and tony dezuniga mgms marvelous wizard of.