A Few Words from Harlan Ellison An inserted broadside to Oz-story 6 -- a tribute from one influential American writer, Ellison, to another, L. Frank Baum

The Rundelstone of Oz / Page 4 A brand new Oz book by Eloise Jarvis McGraw, sixth Royal Historian of Oz, three time Newbery Honoree and Edgar Award winner Illustrated by Eric Shanower, illustrator of The Runaway in Oz Join the living marionette, Pocotristi Sostenuto--better known as Poco--on his desperate search for the Rundelstone in order to rescue his fellow puppets from Slyddwynn, the sinister Whitherd of Whitheraway Castle. Discover the hidden multi-colored Oz kingdom of Fyordi-Zik. And how does all this concern one of Ozma's ladies-in-waiting?

The Rundelstone/Forbidden Fountain Sketchbook / Page 49 By Lauren Lynn McGraw, seventh Royal Historian of Oz Never-before-revealed pencil sketches of Oz characters old and new.

The King of Pumperdink / Page 52 A poem by Ruth Plumly Thompson, second Royal Historian of Oz Illustration by John R. Neill A peek at the jolly doings in the cozy, purple Oz kingdom of Pumperdink

The Antics of Jim Scarecrow / Page 53 A comic strip from 1903, story and art by Brotts Featuring an oddly familiar Scarecrow with Imogene the cow.

The Ogre of Oh-Go-Wan / Page 54 A short story by Ruth Plumly Thompson Illustrated by Marge, creator of Little Lulu King Kojo meets the Ogre from Pirates in Oz.

The Motorman / Page 57 By L. Frank Baum, creator and first Royal Historian of Oz Illustration by W. W. Denslow, illustrator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz A sprightly song lyric which originated in the 1902 stage musical of The Wizard of Oz.

The Cusp of Success / Page 58 A comics story by Andy Hartzell, cartoonist of Bread and Circuses and Boy Trouble Relive the story of Fred Stone, who rocketed to stardom playing the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz stage musical.

Oz and the Three Witches / Page 60 A short story by Hugh Pendexter III Illustrated by Patricia Ambrose If the Wizard of Oz is actually a good man, but a very bad wizard, why did he give Ozma to Mombi, and how did he defeat the Wicked Witches of East and West?

Billy Bounce on the Moon / Page 76 A comic strip by W. W. Denslow, the original illustrator of The Wizard of Oz The Balloon Boy in outer space!

Princess Chrystal and Prince Eolus / Page 78 A short story by Jack Snow, fourth Royal Historian of Oz Illustrated by Eric Shanower What fantastic beings live behind the wind and snow, unseen by mortal eyes?

When You Love, Love, Love / Page 84 By L. Frank Baum Illustration by John R. Neill The Tin Woodman's song from the 1902 stage musical of The Wizard of Oz, featuring a previously unknown verse.

The Tin Woodman Slams the Door / Page 85 An essay by noted science fiction/fantasy author Philip Jose Farmer Illustration by W. W. Denslow Oz is for children, but many of us meet Oz again and again throughout our lives--in unexpected guises.

Trot of Oz / Page 86 Read an excerpt A brand new Oz book by Glenn Ingersoll and Eric Shanower Illustrated by Eric Shanower When Quaddle, the lake monster, carries Trot and Cap'n Bill to the shadowy underground world beneath Lake Quad, the adventures are only beginning. Why is the evil Rottug determined to seize the mysterious Multiplying Overcoat? Read the thrilling story that's truly "out of sight, out of mind!"

The Wonderland of Oz / Page 134 The daily newspaper comic strip by Walt Spouse The exciting conclusion of the comics adaptation of Baum's The Emerald City of Oz.

Nonsense / Page 152 A poem by Ruth Plumly Thompson Illustrations by Dick Martin, illustrator of Merry Go Round in Oz.

Our Last Walk / Page 153 A poem by Judi A. Rypma Human drama by way of Oz imagery.

The Mermaid's Necklace / Page 154 A comics story with art by Steve Lieber, 2000 Eisner Award winner for Whiteout: Melt Adapted by Eric Shanower from the short story by Ruth Plumly Thompson When a young mermaid follows her curiosity above the tideline, her troubles begin.

Denslow's Scarecrow and Tinman / Page 160 Written and illustrated by W. W. Denslow The three final and rarest episodes in the daring duo's adventures in the Great Outside World. This time they venture out West, meet Cowboys, and join the Flower Festival in California.

The Traveller and the Pie / Page 167 By L. Frank Baum The Scarecrow's popular number from the 1902 stage musical of The Wizard of Oz, featuring a previously unknown verse.

Dorothy Meets Button-Bright / Page 168 A comics story by Steven "Ribs" Weissman, cartoonist of YIKES!, Champs, and Measles The most charming comics adaptation of Chapter Two of Baum's The Road to Oz you'll ever see!

Toto and the Truth / Page 171 A short story by Atticus Gannaway Illustrated by Anna-Maria Cool, illustrator of The Hidden Prince of Oz Why can't Toto talk? How is the Wicked Witch of the West involved? Can the Glass Cat help? And where does the Truth Pond figure into all this?

Stitch and Scraps / Page 178 A comics story by Tommy Kovac, cartoonist of Stitch and Skelebunnies When the Patchwork Girl meets the Ragdoll Boy, hijinks ensue.

Rocket Trip to Oz / Page 180 A short story by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, fifth Royal Historian of Oz Illustrated by Eric Shanower Jam and Percy's first trip to Oz--the original, deleted first chapter of the book that eventually became The Hidden Valley of Oz.

Annabel / Page 182 The complete 1906 book by L. Frank Baum With all the illustrations by H. Putnam Hall and Joseph Pierre Nuyttens Decorations by Eric Shanower Baum's rare Young Adult mystery/romance with all its illustrations in one place for the first time. Young Will Carden works hard, seeks his long lost father, confronts the eccentric Mr. Jordan, and wins the girl.

Menu / Page 223 Verse by Eric Shanower The Hungry Tiger of Oz has some strange tastes.

Index / Page 223 Index to all six volumes of OZ-STORY

Back Cover / John R. Neill Verse by W. R. Bradford A full-color reproduction of The Little Journeys of Nip and Tuck, a Sunday comics page from 1909.