The Forgotten Forest of Oz

Eric Shanower's The Forgotten Forest of Oz is a one-issue comic from First Publishing, expanding L. Frank Baum's Oz mythos with the author-artist's signature meticulous detail and whimsical charm. Originally released in 1988, this standalone story ventures into an unexplored corner of Oz, showcasing Shanower's deep affection for the land's lore and his lush, illustrative style. It matters as a key early work by a creator who would become the definitive modern chronicler of Oz in comics.