The solution’s within your reach, isn’t it, Minerva?
Tag: Minerva Stone
“The temptation of Watusi the Talking Dog”
“Mirror, mirror”
“Watch your step!”
“Do you see what I see?”
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.)
“Changing of the garb”

Watusi may be done wearing the costume of a clown … but I can’t guarantee he won’t still act like one!
“The way forward”

Um… can we go back?
“The way I heard it…”

Looks like Kirby’s about give Tik-Tok a good talkin’ to!
I can’t decide if the many characters Baum described as having immutable facial features (not just Tik-Tok, but also Jack Pumpkinhead and (in theory) the painted-on face of the Scarecrow) is a good thing or a bad thing. While it gives me a smaller range of expressions to use for them, it can make them easier to draw…
“I am Spartacus”

Say, I wonder what Kirby’s up to? We’ll find out next time…
“PWUMPF!”

It’s a good thing the Scarecrow is happy with his classic Denslow look … because those Shoepeg Townies don’t look like they’re in any mood to let go of their new souvenirs!




