The Royal Historian of Oz Author:Tommy Kovac, Andy Hirsch Frank Fizzle wishes his father would have just a single original idea, instead the Jasper Fizzle sees himself as the new "Royal HIstorian of OZ" as he insists on writing new OZ stories. When the failed writer discovers that Oz really exists, he makes an error in judgment that brands him a criminal in two worlds. Frank, may be doomed to pay for t... more »he "sins of the father" at the hands of the axe-wielding Tin-Man and the ghost of the Wicked Witch. Can Frank save the day and redeem the Fizzle family name, or will the drizzly ghost of the Wicked Witch of the West destroy them all? This trade paperback collects all five issues of the Royal Historian of OZ series. Lots of extras and an introduction by Eric Shanower. REVIEWS "The Royal Historian of Oz is a fun little series that plays far more creatively with its source material than other, more successful mashups such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." Shelfabuse.com "This is a comic that sneaks up on you and rewards those who stop and think about what the pair of creators is trying to say. You don't have to be an Oz fan to enjoy this comic (although it couldn't hurt)." readboutcomics.com "The Royal Historian of Oz was a great little find, and I definitely recommend it." Box of Comics After Dark review at Comicbookresources.com "This is not some retelling of a Baum story. This is the story of a kid whose father has taken upon himself to write new Oz stories. Terrible, terrible Oz stories. He can''t pay the bills, he can''t get respect, but he keeps churning out Oz story after Oz story, much to the embarrassment of his son. Until, of course, something significant happens. This was a really promising story, and has me absolutely amped to see where they take it. It takes a lot for a black and white indie comic to excite me And this one does." iFanboy.com "Baum's books differ greatly from the MGM 1939 film, you can come in with zero knowledge of his books and The Royal Historian of Oz should be 100% accessible to any reader." "This is not just a great Oz comic, but a terrific comic by any standards." Guttergeek.com« less