MarvelousLandofOz_01_SecondPrintingVariant.jpgMedia Release -- Marvel is thrilled to announce that The Marvelous Land of Oz #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and due to overwhelming demand will return with The Marvelous Land of Oz #1 Second Printing Variant! The New York Times best-selling creative team of Eric Shanower and Skottie Young return to Oz for their hotly anticipated sequel! Young Tip's practical joke causes the evil witch Mombi to cook up a sinister scheme of her own! What is she planning on doing to the boy that will ensure he stays "within her care" forever? The Marvelous Land of Oz #1 Second Printing Variant features a brand new cover by Young!

Critics and fans are raving about The Marvelous Land of Oz:

"Maybe the best ever comic book adaptation of a novel!...The best writer/artist adaptation team in the comics biz …By keeping the splendor and spectacle, cutting out the fluff (but keeping the flavor), and by giving the whole series the look of a whimsical storybook come to life, Shanower and Young made Baum's classic seem fresh and new. – Timothy Callahan, ComicBookResources.com

"It's an amazing packaging. You have great writing, great art, great colors...and it all captures the beauty and essence of Oz. If you read the previous series, there's no question whether or not you should pick up The Marvelous Land of Oz. It's going to be a good time for everyone." – Tony Guerrero, Comicvine.com

"Marvelous carries on the excellent standard set by Wonderful. Marvelous Wizard of Oz is easily one of the most charming, visually stunning works in the industry. Readers of all ages and tastes should once again feel free enter the world of L. Frank Baum." – Richard George, IGN.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on The Marvelous Land of Oz, as the series continues to generate immense critical acclaim. Who is Tip's newest friend and where do they intend on going? Catch all the fantastic adventures in The Marvelous Land of Oz #1 Second Printing Variant!

Plus, be sure to pick up a copy of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz HC, collecting all eight issues of the first brilliant chapter of this beloved adaptation, ON SALE NOW!

THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 (of 8) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (SEP098244)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
All Ages …$3.99
FOC—11/19/09, On-Sale—12/9/09

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ HC (JUL090457)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Penciled & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
All Ages …$29.99
ON SALE NOW