Mgm's marvelous wizard of oz comic books

Wizard of oz pop culture book assortment jul 21, 2019. Since its debut over one hundred years ago, frank l. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz was the first comic made by both marvel and dc. Dec 09, 2011 yes, that s right, it s one of the special collector s issues, or in this case, a marvel treasury special, i. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz was the first comic made by both marvel and dc. The artist selected to draw this story was an inspired choice john buscema. In my opinion the land of oz is a fn with creases along the spine and marvelous wizard of oz is a fn with creasing along the spine and corners as. See more ideas about comic books, comics and comic books art. Discolor has picked up to the inside frontinside back cover. Whitman edition of the wonderful wizard of oz, illustrated junior classics comic book edition of the wizard of oz.

Marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel comic books mycomicshop. In the early 1970s, before the publication of mgms marvelous wizard of oz, several stories were released by both marvel and dc that took place at rutland, vermonts annual rutland halloween parade. The yellow brick road from munchkin land to the emerald city was also wide enough to accommodate dc and marvel as they produced their. Top websites about marvel comic characters wikipedia. Oct 30, 2019 in the latest installment of syfy wire s behind the panel, were roaming the halls of new york comic con while searching for an elusive treasury edition. This edition is dedicated in memory of judy garland the original dorothy. One of the issues of classics illustrated junior was a condensed version of the wizard of oz. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz 1st dc marvel joint venture great original print ad ebay. That was the firstever collaboration between marvel and dc. Frank baum and starring judy garland, had enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, with repeated television airings and an upcoming toy launch. Um that wolverine miniseries where he went to japan.

This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz is published jointly by marvel comics group and national periodical. John buscema and the tribe mgms marvelous wizard of. Baums the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 has enjoyed phenomenal popularity, both in its original form and in hundreds of adaptations, from a broadway musical 1902 and silent film 1910 to a nintendo roleplaying game, a 52episode anime 1986, a soulful revue 1975, and, of course, an mgm vehicle for the young judy garland 1939. Peter pan records 45 rpm the wizard of oz in pictorial sleeve. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. But their second collaboration was a true game changer. Such a neat concept since 1976 with the world s first intercompany crossover comic, not counting 1975 s mgm s marvelous wizard of oz which was the first comic published by two companies known as superman vs.

The book as eventually published winds up with the title mgms marvelous wizard of oz and a marvel creative team. Of course, i already knew of dartagnan and the musketeers from the richard lester movies of the early 70s, which were regularly shown on british tv when i was a kid, but this was as close as id gotten to actually reading. Though baums ozma of oz also is planned, it is never published, due primarily to the expense of related s. Heres a house ad from the back of this comic advertising that issue.

The result, 1975s mgms marvelous wizard of oz, was a faithful 72page adaptation created by marvels roy thomas and john buscema. Mgms the wizard of oz has always been a family favorite, but it was hard to watch it at home before the rise of vhs videotapes. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel and dc jointly. Marvel treasury editions and dc collectors editions.

Mgms marvelous wizard of oz last edited by fables87 on 061719 12. Comics adaptation of the metrogoldwynmayer film by roy thomas, john buscema, and tony dezuniga. In fact, their shared adaptation of mgms the wizard of oz would pave the way for many more future company cross overs. This week im going to look at another comic book, but one from two publishers. Jul 17, 20 i recently ran across this wizard of oz comic from 1975.

Aug 07, 2015 the book as eventually published winds up with the title mgm s marvelous wizard of oz and a marvel creative team. External links mgms marvelous wizard of oz on amalgam database project adaptations of the wizard of oz on wikipedia. In my opinion the land of oz is a fn with creases along the spine and marvelous wizard of oz is a fn with creasing along the spine. First appearances of famous comic book heroesvillains are highly sought after in the comic book world. Roy thomas for script, john buscema on pencils, and inks by tony dezunigas filipino crew, the tribe. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 1900 childrens novel written by american author l. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz and the marvelous land of oz issue s. Frank baum s 1900 children s book the wonderful wizard of oz. Marvel treasury of oz printed the marvelous land of oz. This sensational 1st issue is an autohorized edition of the mdm masterpiece. Looking at various wonderful wizard of oz adaptations.

Comic book credits and a dedication to judy garland. It was an adaptation of the second baum book, the land of oz. Frank baums 1900 childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz. Marveldc1975f this is a giant treasurylimited collectors edition sized comic book. Marvel and dc jointly produced this adaptation of the mgm movie. Posted in batman, comic books, pop culture, superman, the flash with tags batman, cavalcade comics, comic books, dc comics, marvel comics, nostalgia, pop culture, superman, the flash, vintage on june 4, 2012 by paxton. The companies would decide to combine their efforts to produce mgms marvelous wizard of oz. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz and dc the 1939 film based upon the book produced by mgm. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1st dc marvel joint venture.

The first comic book miniseries what you might think. In the same year, they released marvel treasury of oz. Marvel and dc presents special collector s issue 1975 mgm s marvelous wizard of oz s a great rare marvel comics treasury edition large size mgm s marvelous wizard of oz special collector s edition 1975 awesome adapation of the classic movie. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz 1975 the first joint publishing venture between marvel and dc comics. This is the first time i remember seeing the character jack pumpkinhead who actually shows up in baums later books.

Marvel comics and dc comics teamed to present their comic book based on a timeless film classic mgm s magical musical, the wizard of oz. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz comic book cover photos. Feb 25, 2020 mgm s the wizard of oz has always been a family favorite, but it was hard to watch it at home before the rise of vhs videotapes. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz was the first joint publishing venture between dc comics and marvel comics. Interestingly enough, the first collaboration between marvel and dc comics would come in 1975 when marvel planned on adapting l. Marvel treasury of oz 1975 comics adaptation of the marvelous land of oz by roy thomas and alfredo alcala. Not only did young groove love it, but i later fell in love with it again as a father. Since its first publication in 1900, it has been adapted many times. Dc and marvel crossover comics tfw2005 the 2005 boards. The first day of classic comics christmas 2018 the.

Marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel comic books 19701979. Jun 04, 2012 8 comic covers right beforeafter a famous first appearance posted in batman, comic books, pop culture, superman, the flash with tags batman, cavalcade comics, comic books, dc comics, marvel comics, nostalgia, pop culture, superman, the flash, vintage on june 4, 2012 by paxton. The wizard of oz is a 1939 american musical fantasy film produced by metrogoldwynmayer. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel adapts the classic mgm movie the wizard of oz.

Directed primarily by victor fleming who left the production to take over the troubled gone with the wind, the film. External links mgm s marvelous wizard of oz on amalgam database project adaptations of the wizard of oz on wikipedia. In 1975, they released mgms marvelous wizard of oz in collaboration with dc comics, which was based on the 1939 film. Pdf the complete book of oz download full pdf book. Marvel comics is a publishing company that has adapted various oz books into comics. With this in mind, a comic book adaptation of the film seemed like a good idea. Mgm s marvelous wizard of oz was the first joint publishing venture between dc comics and marvel comics. Dc and marvel comics publishers join forces to produce an oversized comic book adaptation of mgms the wizard of oz.

Wizard of oz pop culture book assortment fortysix items including four copies of the big little book the laughing dragon of oz. John buscema and the tribe mgms marvelous wizard of oz. Such a neat concept since 1976 with the worlds first intercompany crossover comic, not counting 1975s mgms marvelous wizard of oz which was the first comic published by two companies known as superman vs. See more ideas about marvel, comic books, comic book covers. Marvel and dc presents special collectors issue 1975 mgms marvelous wizard of oz s a great rare marvel comics treasury edition large size mgms marvelous wizard of oz special collectors edition 1975 awesome adapation of the classic movie. It took 10 years for the producers to raise enough money to complete the animation which was done in 1974. With judy garland, frank morgan, ray bolger, bert lahr. Directed by victor fleming, george cukor, mervyn leroy. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1975 marvel adapts the classic mgm movie the wizard of oz. Our favorite comic books adapting other media ccf18. The wonderful wizard of oz 2009 is an eightissue comic book limited series adapting the l.

In the latest installment of syfy wires behind the panel, were roaming the halls of new york comic con while searching for an elusive treasury edition. Marvel comics and dc comics teamed to present their comic book based on a timeless film classic mgms magical musical, the wizard of oz. Dorothy gale is swept away from a farm in kansas to a magical land of oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the wizard who can help her return home to kansas and help her friends as well. In 1989, mgm released a special 50th anniversary edition of mgms wizard of oz on vhs yknow, the tapes that came before the dvds and blurays. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz is published jointly by marvel comics group and national periodical publications, inc. Marvelous wizard of oz comic read marvelous wizard of oz. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz comic book cover photos, scans. Marvel treasury of oz 1975 comics adaptation of the marvelous land of. Roy thomas for script, john buscema on pencils, and inks by tony dezuniga s filipino crew, the tribe. Previous indexer credited john romita, who only made alterations to conans face. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1975 the first joint publishing venture between marvel and dc comics. Discolor has picked up to the inside frontinside back cover leaving darker inner lines around inside cover edges. The wizard of oz dell junior illustrated, 1956 the wizard of oz classics illustrated junior, 1957 mgms marvelous wizard of oz marveldc, 1975 an adaptation of the 1939 film created as a collaboration between marvel comics and dc comics.

The marvelous land of oz which adapted the second book. Wizard of oz collectors 1st issue marvel dc comic 1975. Yes, thats right, its one of the special collectors issues, or in this case, a marvel treasury special, i. Widely regarded to be one of the greatest films in cinema history, it is the most commercially successful adaptation of l. Unless a family had a copy of the super 8 which was a hassle in itself you would have to wait for the movie to air on tv.

Mgms marvelous wizard of oz and the marvelous land of oz issues. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 15minute 1910 film, based on the 1902 stage musical, directed by otis turner. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz was the first joint publishing venture between dc comics and marvel comics marvel treasury of oz printed the marvelous land of oz one of the issues of classics illustrated junior was a condensed version of the wizard of oz the comic book series oz squad features an adult dorothy and her original companions from the wonderful wizard of oz as a covert. Marvels wizard of oz first issue authorized edition comic. A mad look at old movies and the return of a mad look at old movies ec, 1966 and 1970 11. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz 1975 the first comic collaboration between marvel and dc.