The Emerald City...tarnished. The Yellow Brick Road...in ruins. Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Lion...missing. Oz was once a place of wonderful wizards, where animals talked and there was a street paved with yellow brick. A place where the beautiful Queen Ozma ruled over the Emerald City in a loving kingdom of Munchkins, Winkies, Gillikins, and Quadlings. A world where nothing can ever really go wrong. Evil was merely a bumbling fool. But that was back when a young girl Dorothy and Toto were there and had their well known adventure. Then the Nome King descended upon Oz and took control. Now political intrigue, armed rebellion, and evil spells have changed everything. The landscape is desolate and barren, wild and dangerous creatures roam freely, and even the Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Woodsman aren’t necessarily the friendly trio they once were. Into this troubled world of Munchkins and witches come three friends from Earth, Mary, Peter, Kevin, and their dog Max but this is nothing like the books they’ve read or movies they've watched. The Nome King has taken over the Emerald Castle and City, Mombi has bewitched Dorothy, and Ozma is being held prisoner. So what can three out of place humans and their dog do? Based on the fourteen novels of L. Frank Baum, this series has three earthlings transported by the Wizard’s magical whirlwind to the not-so-merry land of Oz. This is not the beautiful, happy Oz we last saw, but a darker Oz; an Oz where a great evil has come to despoil it. That evil is called the Nome King. Major territories within Oz are now led by the Three Evil-Kings: The ensorcelled Scarecrow, Lion, and Tin Man. Only the Freedom Fighters of Oz (Amber Ombi, Jack Pumpkinhead, Wogglebug, Tik-Tok, Hungry Tiger, Sawhorse, and others) are able to take a stand against their cruel tyranny. With the help of Mary, Kevin and Peter, the hope is to break the spells of the Witch Mombi and return the famed heroes of Oz back to normal. With the ultimate battle taking place at very heart and soul of Oz...the Emerald City itself. Based on the series of novels by Frank L. Baum with a decidedly modern twist. This is the first volume in the complete Caliber and Arrow collection of all the Oz comics, over 30 in all. Collects issues 1-5. "Fascinating and well-written..." - Timeline Universe. "...takes us to a totally different land of witches, munchkins, and ruby slippers." - Dread Central.

Oz: Book One

Comics & Graphic Novels

Griffith, Ralph

Kerr, Stuart

Graphic Novels

Stabur

The war in Oz has ended but that doesn't mean peace will follow.  Continuing the saga of Baum's classic tale with a decidedly modern twist.  Written by Stu Kerr and Ralph Griffith, illustrated by Tim (DC's Hawkman) Holtrop and Bradley Walton.  This edition collects issues 16-20 of the Caliber Comics series.

OZ Book Four: New World Order

Holtrop, Tim

Caliber Comics

Kevin and Mary have been re-united and they band together with the assortment of heroes to take the battle to Mombi. Tik-Tok, Wogglebug, Saw Horse, Jingur, Jack Pumpkinhead and others join together with Lion, TinMan, and Scarecrow to retake the Emerald City.Based on the series of novels by Frank L. Baum with a decidedly modern twist. This is the third volume in the complete Caliber and Arrow collection of all the Oz comics.

Oz: Book Three: What Price Victory?

Kerr, Stu

Bryan, Bill

Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize travelers, where unicorns prance through the forest, and kingdoms wage war for dominance. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded night creatures who steal the night. Not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this story follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold with their eyes. It is a world that is foreign to them. We learn as they learn. And what hope do these teens have in this strange Middle Earth world? How can they survive against wizards, dwarves, halflings, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time making it in high school? It is a world of fantasy. Of imagination. It is the Realm. It is Legendlore. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. In the vein of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit with elements of Game of Thrones and Dungeon and Dragons. This book collects The Realm - Volume One issues 1-5. "A great adventure comic.....there's an audience out there just waiting for a book of this caliber...and you owe it yourself to be a part of that audience." - Comic Shop News. "All I can say is that I'm completely captured by each issue, so much that I forget that I'm reading a comic." - USENET Review. "...this is an addictive comic book with a strong direction and a delightful style" - Dr. No's Comics. "We need more books just like this one. Overall-Five (out of Five) Stars!" - Small Press Feedback.

Legendlore - Volume One: The Realm Chronicles

Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical Middle Earth land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize weary travelers, dark magic consumes kingdoms, and where unicorns prance through the forest. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded creatures who steal the night. This is not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this world follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold in front of their eyes. What hope do the teens have in this strange world? How can they hope to survive against wizards, dwarves, elves, demons, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time in high school? VOLUME TWO: Marjorie finds herself compelled to believe in different things and pulls away from Alex after having discovered him drunk in bed with the female warrior Letha Kazan. Lord Darkoth uses the hidden talents of Sandra to summon the Shinde Imas - the deadly Elf Slayer, as he continues his plans to conquer The Realm. The Rainbow Elves realize the Shinde Imas is readying for their destruction as Sandra begins to get an inkling of what Darkoth truly wants with her. While the plans of Drohm pull the Realm into an all-out war and even the dreaded Terrorreck will join. And Dom and Alex find out that you can’t kill a troll…and they find out the hard way. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. In the vein of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit with elements of Game of Thrones and Dungeon and Dragons. This book collects The Realm – Volume One issues 6-7, and the Tales of the Realm mini-series that depicted Lord Darkoth’s assault on the Rainbow Elf Kingdom. "...this is an addictive comic book with a strong direction and a delightful style" - Dr. No’s Comics. "We need more books just like this one. Overall - Five (out of Five) Stars!" - Small Press Feedback.

Legendlore - Volume Two: To Kill the Darklord

Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize travelers, where unicorns prance through the forest, and kingdoms wage war for dominance. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded night creatures who steal the night. Not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this story follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold with their eyes. It is a world that is foreign to them. We learn as they learn. And what hope do these teens have in this strange Middle Earth world? How can they survive against wizards, dwarves, halflings, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time making it in high school? It is a world of fantasy. Of imagination. It is the Realm. It is Legendlore. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. In the vein of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit with elements of Game of Thrones and Dungeon and Dragons. This book collects The Realm - Volume One issues 8-11. In VOLUME THREE: The teens discover their own unique mystical powers continue to grow and both Marjorie and Sandra unleash their potential...but in different ways. Marjorie leads towards healing whereas Sandra, under the influence of Lord Darkoth, finds herself capable of things she thought impossible. The group heads to the scientific city of Ardonia where they hope that the answer to get back home will be found. While we learn why Letha, having been one of Ardonia's elite soldiers, can never return to that city. And along the way Dom and Silverfawn struggle with the feelings they have for each other...can man and elf possibly find happiness? These questions and attacks from marauders and a town of Night Creatures await our young adventurers in this volume. "A great adventure comic.....there's an audience out there just waiting for a book of this caliber...and you owe it yourself to be a part of that audience." - Comic Shop News. "All I can say is that I'm completely captured by each issue, so much that I forget that I'm reading a comic." - USENET Review. "...this is an addictive comic book with a strong direction and a delightful style" - Dr. No's Comics. "We need more books just like this one. Overall-Five (out of Five) Stars!" - Small Press Feedback. Published by Caliber Comics.

Legendlore - Volume Three: The Trouble With Trolls

Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize travelers, and kingdoms wage war for dominance. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded night creatures who steal the night. Not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this story follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold with their eyes. It is a world that is foreign to them. We learn as they learn. And what hope do these teens have in this strange Middle Earth world? How can they survive against wizards, dwarves, halflings, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time making it in high school? It is a world of fantasy. Of imagination. It is the Realm. It is Legendlore. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. In the vein of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit with elements of Game of Thrones and Dungeon and Dragons. This book collects The Realm - Volume One issues 12-15. VOLUME FOUR: After the near catastrophe with the Night Creatures, the group find themselves face to face with Thoragg, henchman of Terroreck who is unleashing a war of death and destruction on the Azoth lands. Alex finally finds his power and its discovery shakes the very foundation of the Realm. But the Kings of the Planes are summoned and all of the Realm looks to be cast in darkness under the control of Terroreck... Surviving the encounter with Thoragg, the group makes it to the kingdom of Ardonia but the leaders will only agree to help our teens find a way home if the group can help stave off an attack by Terroreck. Meanwhile Marjorie joins the Priesthood and Alex comes to the realization that their relationship has ended forever. And Sandra, in the midst of war, eagerly accepts her new role as Queen of Drohm to rule by Lord Darkoth's side. And as the group takes on Terroreck in one epic pitched battle, one or more of our teens may not survive the encounter. Published by Caliber Comics. "A great adventure comic.....there's an audience out there just waiting for a book of this caliber...and you owe it yourself to be a part of that audience." - Comic Shop News. "All I can say is that I'm completely captured by each issue, so much that I forget that I'm reading a comic." - USENET Review. "...this is an addictive comic book with a strong direction and a delightful style" - Dr. No's Comics. "We need more books just like this one. Overall-Five (out of Five) Stars!" - Small Press Feedback.

Legendlore - Volume Four: Darkness Before The Dawn

The author spent a total of 30 years in federal prisons for bank robberies. When he entered prison 14 years ago he decided to write. Seven years before his release because of heart problems he was transferred to FCI Butner which was a medical center and a psychiatric center as well. Along with the author living in a small 60 man unit was Bernie Madoff, Jonathon Pollard, Nicky Scarfo, Carmine Persico, and serial killer Larry Hall. In the authors mind he was in a giant nut house/Monkey House. He spent 4 years putting Monkey House together. It has been compared to the Orange is the New Black--but on steroids. Griffith likes to say that to him it was more like One Flew Over the Cockoo's Nest if the cast were the most famous criminals in America today. At any rate Monkey House is sure to keep you laughing with a tone of facts that have never been told.

MONKEY HOUSE: Ralph Griffith and Bernie Madoff (The Griffith Chronicles)

Biographies & Memoirs

True Crime

Independently published

Confessions: A Johnny Walker Novel (Johnny Walker Novels)

Literature & Fiction

A mini-series tale set in the fabled OZ Universe and based on the works of L. Frank Baum. Returning to the days of the Nome King's rule over the land of OZ, this series reveals the ill-fated love between Scraps the Patchwork Girl, and the Evil King Scarecrow while he is under a wicked spell of the witch Mombie. Although Scraps is one of the Freedom Fighters of OZ, seeking to rid the land of the Nome King's rule, she cannot bear to hear of their plans for her beloved's demise. Scraps must make a fateful decision on which side to join. Collects comic series issues #1-3.

OZ: Romance in Rags

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