Legend of Oz: The Wicked West # 5 (Aspen/Big Dog Ink Comics 2015)

Legend of Oz: The Wicked West #5 (Aspen/Big Dog Ink, 2015)

The Emerald City is in sight, but the desert isn't done with them yet.

The frontier reimagining of Oz reaches a critical turning point in this fifth chapter. Dorothy Gale and her posse of outcasts have survived magical dust storms, corrupt lawmen, and the treacherous terrain of the West, but their greatest challenge lies ahead. As they draw closer to the heart of the Wicked Witch's power, the group must contend with the reality that not everyone is going to make it to the gates of the Emerald City.

Writer Tom Hutchison continues to masterfully blend the tropes of the American frontier with L. Frank Baum’s fantasy world. In this issue, Dorothy is forced to fully embrace her role as a leader, proving that she has the grit and the aim to survive in a world where "home" is a distant memory and the only thing that matters is the next bullet.

Issue Highlights:

• The Path to the City: The landscape shifts as the group approaches the seat of power, revealing the full extent of the Witch's corruption.

• Tensions Boil Over: The physical and emotional toll of the journey causes fractures within Dorothy's band of survivors.

• High-Stakes Gunplay: A pivotal battle sequence that showcases Renato Rei’s ability to render high-octane, magical action in a gritty Western setting.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Publication Date: September 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