Dorothy of Oz Prequel

In this single-issue prequel from IDW (2012), writer Eric Shanower and artist Gabriel Rodriguez offer a brief, atmospheric glimpse into the world that awaits Dorothy in Oz. Published as a lead-in to their full Dorothy of Oz series, the story focuses on the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West, grounding her menace in the land's strange history. It's a concise but essential piece of backstory for fans of the creators' celebrated Oz adaptations.