Legend of Oz: The Wicked West # 3 (Aspen/Big Dig Ink Comics 2015)

Legend of Oz: The Wicked West #3 (Aspen/Big Dog Ink, 2015)

When the dust settles, only the wicked remain standing.

The journey across the lawless frontier of Oz takes a deadly turn in the third chapter of this Aspen/Big Dog Ink collaboration. Dorothy Gale and her unconventional posse continue their trek toward the Emerald City, but the landscape itself has become an enemy. In the Wicked West, the environment is as much a weapon as a six-shooter, with magical storms and corrupt terrain threatening to swallow the group whole.

Writer Tom Hutchison continues to peel back the layers of this gritty reimagining, revealing that the "heroes" of this world are often just survivors with better aim. As Dorothy begins to grasp the true, terrifying potential of the ruby spurs, she realizes that the road to the Wizard is paved with more than just yellow bricks—it's paved with the consequences of her own choices.

Issue Highlights:

• The Tin Man Unleashed: A deeper look at the mechanical powerhouse of the group and the heavy price of his iron shell.

• Witch’s Shadow: The influence of the Wicked Witch of the West becomes more tangible, affecting both the land and the minds of those who travel through it.

• Western Grit: Intense action sequences that blend high-fantasy magic with classic frontier standoff tension.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Publication Date: July 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