They call him “the wisest man in all of Oz” for a reason, you know!

Whew!

Let’s hope Watusi’s frenzy causes enough distraction that the Scarecrow can paddle them to safety!

Better figure it out fast, Watusi!

Well, well, well … looks like the gang’s all here!

The solution’s within your reach, isn’t it, Minerva?

Next: Minerva & avreniM get into it!

Next: Watusi likes what he hears…

Next: Watusi gets what he asks for…

I bet Minerva’s hoping the next Ozites she meets are less fragile than a pumpkin-headed stick man and a suit of clothes stuffed with straw! Someone to help with the (literally) heavy lifting of this journey…

(As with the other double-page spreads in this story, this episode can be viewed at a larger size if you’re interested– just click on the image.)