Legend of Oz: The Wicked West # 1 (Aspen/Big Dog Ink Comics 2015)

Legend of Oz: The Wicked West #1 (Aspen/Big Dog Ink, 2015)

Forget everything you know about the Yellow Brick Road.

In 2015, Aspen Comics and Big Dog Ink joined forces to relaunch this gritty, fan-favorite reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale. This is Oz as a lawless, supernatural frontier—a "Wicked West" where the Tin Man is a steam-powered enforcer, the Scarecrow is a terrifying crow-winged entity, and Dorothy Gale is a hardened survivor with ruby spurs and a quick draw.

In this debut issue, Dorothy arrives in a world ravaged by magical dust storms and ruled by the iron-fisted Wicked Witch. As she navigates this dangerous landscape, she must find allies among the outlaws and outcasts if she ever hopes to find her way home—or survive long enough to try. It is a spectacular blend of high-fantasy imagination and Spaghetti Western grit.

Issue Highlights:

• A Bold Reimagining: A complete tonal shift for the Oz mythos, perfect for fans of dark fantasy and "Weird West" genres.

• Stunning Visuals: The collaboration between Renato Rei and Wes Hartman creates a dusty, vibrant, and dangerous world that feels massive in scale.

• The New Dorothy: This isn't a girl in gingham; this Dorothy is a frontier hero built for the harsh realities of the Wicked West.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Publication Date: May 2015

• Page Count: 32 Pages

• Creative Team:

  • Writer: Tom Hutchison

  • Artist: Renato Rei

  • Colorist: Wes Hartman

  • Cover Artist: Renato Rei

• Format: Full Color | Aspen Comics / Big Dog Ink