The seventh book in L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz series, The Patchwork Girl of Oz, is coming down the Yellow Brick Road to arrive in comic shops in January. Otis Frampton will adapt the story of Ojo The Unlucky, Scraps the Patchwork Girl and Bungle the Glass Cat into an ongoing comic series.
Frampton is the creator of the all-ages series Oddly Normal, and has also done work for IDW Publishing and DC Comics. The comic will take the trip on “a whirlwind journey from Munchkin Country to the Emerald City.”
“As a lifelong Oz fan, it’s a dream come true to be able to bring one of L. Frank Baum’s classic novels to life as a comic book series,” said Frampton. “The Patchwork Girl Of Oz is one of my favorite Oz books, and I hope that fans of the series will embrace my adaptation and come along for the ride. Welcome back to Oz, everyone!”
Here’s how Image Comics describes the series:
When Ojo the Unlucky’s life is turned upside down by a forbidden spell, he embarks on a thrilling quest across Oz to save his uncle from a deadly enchantment. Alongside him is Scraps, a vibrant and whimsical patchwork girl brought to life by magic, whose quirky charm and boundless curiosity might be the key to their success—or doom. With Frampton’s signature humor, dynamic artwork, and a narrative brimming with heart, The Patchwork Girl of Oz offers a spellbinding adventure for readers of all ages.
And here’s a look inside the first issue:
Look for it to arrive in stores on Jan. 22.