Oz #7

In "Monkey in the Middle," the Scarecrow and his allies face a perilous barrier as they attempt to reach the Emerald City, only to be ambushed by the Nomes. With the Winged Monkeys offering their aid, their enchanted cap—essential to their control—vanishes without a trace, leaving their loyalty and power in question. As the Freedom Fighters brace for the final push into the city, tensions rise and alliances hang in the balance. Written by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith, with art and inks by Bill Bryan, and lettered by Susan Dorne, the cover by Bill Bryan captures the moment’s escalating stakes.