Wizard of Oz
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.
Name:
Wizard of Oz
Publisher:
Real name:
Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs
Aliases:
- Crinklink
- Oscar Diggs
- The Wizard
- The Great and Powerful Oz
- Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs
Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
- Holographic Projection
- Intellect
- Leadership
- Magic
First issue:
Classics Illustrated Junior (1953) #535 The 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.
