The Enchanted Apples of Oz

by Eric Shanower

First Comics, 1986. First Edition and first printing, with the sequential number line. Quarto, stiff color pictorial wraps, unpaginated. As New; pristine. "Graphic Novel" - that is to say comic book, of events in the Land of Oz, well-produced on heavy, glossy paper, in color throughout, signed by Shanower on the title page. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Scarce when signed and in As New condition. L-32

Genres: Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Comics, Fiction, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Orion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eric Shanower is the best contemporary narrator of Oz and a worthy heir to authorship in the body of works started and defined by L. Frank Baum and John R. Neil. In this series of graphic novels Shanower is at his best! Others have done Oz comics with more edge and in a more contemporary style, but none have been truer to the spirit of Oz. His color illustrations bring the land and its characters to life as no other illustrator has ever done.

This volume introduces the Ozophile to four new enchanting inhabitants of this magical land who are truly memorable: Valynn (the Guardian of the Enchanted Apples), Bortag (the love-struck but inept Magician), Drox (Bortag's friend the flying swordfish), and the Evil Witch of the South. How these four interact with other well-known inhabitants of Oz makes for an enchanting story. A special added treat is an introductory essay on the importance of Oz by the master fantasist Harlan Ellison. Get it today; you'll love it for the rest of your life.

[Komuniststar · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fun story with a lot of references to Oz characters from the original books.

The artwork was inconsistent and definitely shows its age, but has some nice points.

The plot has quite a few serious inconsistencies with canon, but Baum himself never let worldcrafting get in the way of a good story.

There's a definite thread of "ugly is evil" but bent more toward "don't bully" than anything.

Overall a fun story and my nearly 7 year old daughter loved it, but I probably won't read it again on my own.

[Ned Leffingwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

We finished this short graphic novel the other night. The artwork was nice and the story was entertaining. Oz favorites such as Dorothy, Ozma, the Scarecrow and Billina were present. The Wicked Witch of the South is introduced. I found it to be a nice addition to the Oz world.