Decay

In the pages of Decay, a 24-issue horror-fantasy series from the independent press Dark Oz, the land of Oz is reimagined as a decaying, nightmarish realm where familiar icons are twisted into something dark and unsettling. Running from 2010 to 2018, the series is most associated with its creator, writer and artist Ben Templesmith, whose distinctive, atmospheric style brings this rotting Oz to life. Decay matters as a singular, creator-driven vision that strips the whimsy from a classic setting, offering a mature, visceral take on the corruption of innocence.