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The Wildcat

Real Name

Wild Cat

First Appearance

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)

Original Publisher

Reilly & Britton

Created by

L. Frank Baum

Origin[]

The wildcat was a great, yellow beast that roamed the Land of Oz. It had ugly, yellow teeth and red eyes like balls of fire.

In order to rescue the Queen of the Field Mice, the Tin Woodman chopped off the wildcat's head while it was chasing her.

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Notes[]

Although having his head severed, given the tendency of Oz characters to survive such injuries (see: Nick Chopper's head), it is highly likely the character is still alive.

See Also[]

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