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Discover the magical realm of Oz in a whole new way with this captivating graphic novel adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed novel Wicked, the literary inspiration behind the beloved Broadway musical and featured major motion picture now streaming. The first installment of an enthralling two-part graphic novel series, this edition comes vividly to life through breathtaking full-color art by Scott Hampton.

Just as Dorothy encountered a strange and enchanting land many years ago, you too will step into the imaginative and vibrant world of Wicked like you’ve never experienced before. While the well-known stage musical and film adaptation borrow elements from this celebrated tale, this graphic novel adaptation faithfully reimagines Oz as originally created by Gregory Maguire—a story rich with complexity, exploring deeper themes of power, ambition, morality, love, friendship, and self-discovery.

Elphaba, born with striking emerald-green skin, grows up burdened by prejudice and hardship in an Oz stricken by poverty, superstition, and natural calamities. Yet despite these harsh odds, Elphaba is remarkably intelligent, gaining entry into Shiz University and soon finding herself affiliated with Oz’s most talented and promising students.

But life for Elphaba is far from utopian. Oz is a shadowy, oppressive place, dominated by the Wizard’s secretive police force. Animals—intelligent, soulful beings capable of speech—face persecution and exile. Passionate, courageous, and misunderstood, Elphaba commits herself to fighting this injustice, no matter if it means clashing with the powerful and mysterious Wizard himself or risking the loss of her only chance at love and acceptance.

Growing wiser in sorrow and guilt, Elphaba ultimately accepts the world’s judgment of her as the Wicked Witch. She even comes to embrace the arrival of a certain young girl from Kansas.

Enjoy this thrilling, visually stunning adaptation, which brings Gregory Maguire’s epic narrative back to its powerful and unforgettable roots.