Who Is Wizard of Oz? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wizard of Oz is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs, with over 104 comic issue appearances. A humbug magician who ruled the Land of Oz for a time, and later became one of its beloved citizens. He lives in the Emerald City.

Who is Wizard of Oz?

Origin In the original story, the Wizard of Oz is believed to be the strongest man of magic in all the lands, even making the Wicked Witch afraid. However he was outed by Dorothy as a con man, only using this lie for respect. Creation The Wizard of Oz is the titular character of The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz from 1900, written by L. Frank Baum. Other Versions Wicked (Play/Novel) The Wizard of Oz is the main villain of the musical Wicked, tricking the Wicked Witch into helping him in bringing Oz together. He's believed to be the most powerful man in Oz, however has no real power, instead wants to turn Elphaba Thropp into his pawn, framing her as the Wicked Witch. He would prove to be a cruel man, doing whatever he must to hold onto the power, afraid that Elphaba would turn the people of Oz into seeing her as the most powerful and not him. It was revealed in the third act, The Wizard was Elphaba's father the entire time, and it didn't stop his scheme.

Key facts

Wizard of Oz is of human origin and first appeared in "The Wizard of Oz". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 104 recorded issue appearances, Wizard of Oz ranks among the most featured characters in comics.