Two teams of OZ heroes. One deadly game. Win — or OZ loses.
Dorothy and Princess Ozma unite at last for a perilous rescue mission into the underground Nome Kingdom, where Roquat the Red has transformed survival into a deadly game of chance. The third chapter of the ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE brings together one of the series’ largest casts yet for a sweeping, canon-faithful adventure filled with legendary characters, magical dangers, and richly detailed artwork by Mike Deodato.
Perfect for fans of Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and epic fantasy graphic novels, GAME OF NOMES carries readers deeper into L. Frank Baum’s vast mythology and proves there is still so much more to discover beyond the yellow bricks.
"Every moment with a book is precious and I was dazzled by the first instalment in the Ultimate Oz Universe, celebrating the legacy of Baum's genius and the heritage of colour, unique characters and the triumph of goodness" — Elton John
Dorothy and Princess Ozma have finally united — but their greatest challenge is waiting beneath the surface.
After the events of INTO THE OUTERLANDS, OZ’s two greatest heroines embark on an urgent mission to rescue the Royal Family of Ev from the underground Nome Kingdom. But Roquat the Red has been expecting them, and the all-powerful Nome King has prepared a trap that will test far more than their courage.
To reach Roquat’s subterranean lair, Dorothy, Ozma, and their legendary companions must survive the Giant with the Hammer, cross into the depths of the Lost Labyrinth, and confront an army of Nomes. What awaits them is not a traditional battle, but a deadly game of chance in which every wrong answer carries a terrifying price.
Two teams form for the ultimate contest. Old friends Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Hungry Tiger, and Sawhorse face the challenge alongside new adventurers Tik-Tok, Shaggy Man, Lion, and Omby-Amby. To escape the Nome Kingdom and save the prisoners, the heroes of OZ must combine their courage, intelligence, heart, and ingenuity before Roquat’s game claims them all.
GAME OF NOMES directly continues the journey started in THE LOST LANDS and expanded in INTO THE OUTERLANDS. Everything built across the first two volumes is put to the test as the series’ greatest threat steps fully into the light and Dorothy and Ozma’s stories collide at last.
Written by acclaimed storytellers Fred Van Lente and Larry King, with art by legendary artist Mike Deodato, this new graphic novel delivers more than 100 pages of sweeping fantasy adventure, richly layered worldbuilding, and unforgettable characters.
Developed by AWA Studios in partnership with ShaggyMan Productions and Alchemation, and created in collaboration with leading OZ historians, the ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE is a modern, canon-faithful continuation of L. Frank Baum’s original novels. Accessible to new readers while deeply rewarding for longtime OZ fans, GAME OF NOMES carries the beloved mythology into bold new territory.
The game has begun — and the future of Ev and all of OZ hangs in the balance.
