The Lion

Few characters carry such instantly recognizable literary DNA into the comic page as The Lion, who made his Marvel debut in Land of Oz #4 in 1999, courtesy of creators Gary Bishop and Bill Bryan. Rooted in the Modern Age, this beloved figure from the Land of Oz shares his adventures with some of the most iconic names in fantasy — Dorothy Gale, Toto, The Scarecrow, and The Tin Woodman — a company that signals just how faithfully these comics embrace their classic source material. Appearing across Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Land of Oz over a span of roughly twelve years, The Lion may have a modest catalog footprint, but for collectors drawn to Marvel's imaginative forays into beloved storybook worlds, even three appearances carry the warmth of a truly legendary tale.