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Who Is Wicked Witch of the West? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wicked Witch of the West (In the Public Domain): The ruler of the Winkie Country in the Land of Oz.

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Wicked Witch of the West is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 118 comic issue appearances. The ruler of the Winkie Country in the Land of Oz.

Who is Wicked Witch of the West?

Origin The Wicked Witch of the West (or simply The Wicked Witch) was the ruler of the Winkie Country in the Land of Oz . She had only one eye, but it was as powerful as a telescope, and could see everywhere. She always carried an umbrella with her, and made a point to avoid contact with water. It was said that she was so wicked, the blood in her had dried up many years ago. Creation The Wicked Witch of the West is most significant antagonist in L. Frank Baum 's children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900. In Baum's subsequent Oz books, it is the Nome King who is the principal villain; the Wicked Witch of the West is rarely even referred to again after her death in the first book. Major Story Arcs The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Long ago, the Wicked Witch conquered the Winkie Country with the help of the Winged Monkeys .

Key facts

Wicked Witch of the West is of human origin and first appeared in "The Wizard of Oz". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 118 recorded issue appearances, Wicked Witch of the West ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

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Who is Wicked Witch of the West?

The ruler of the Winkie Country in the Land of Oz.

When did Wicked Witch of the West first appear?

Wicked Witch of the West first appeared in "The Wizard of Oz".

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