Monica's Gang

Turma da Mônica logo

Monica's Gang's logo

Monica's Gang, also called Monica and Friends, Frizz and Friends, and Turma da Mônica, is a Brazilian comic book series created by Maurício de Sousa.

Adaptations[]

Clássicos para Sempre - O Mágico de Oz[]

The first adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, Clássicos para Sempre - O Mágico de Oz (ISBN 8539416786) is a children's picture book that tells the story of Dorothy ("played" by Monica) and her dog Toto ("played" by Blu), who ended up in the world of Oz where they meet Scarecrow ("played" by Chuck Billy), Tin Man ("played" by Smudge), and Lion ("played" by Jimmy Five). Together, they venture towards the Emerald City, to have their wishes granted by the Wizard of Oz ("played" by Thunder), but first they will have to face the wrath of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Turma da Mônica em O Mágico de Oz[]

The second adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, Turma da Mônica em O Mágico de Oz (ISBN 858368135x) is a comic book that tells the same story once again. This is a commemorative edition of Mauricio de Sousa's 80th birthday.

Easter Eggs & Guest Appearances[]

Coelhada nas Estrelas[]

On page seven, inside the "Penauas" car, we have a tribute to The Wizard of Oz, with the Tin Man appearing alongside other famous movie robots.

Guardoidões da Galáxia[]

The Wicked Witch of the West appears alongside several movie villains.

Os Quatro Músicos do Bairro do Limoeiro![]

In both the comic book and its animated adaptation, Chuck Billy appears dressed up as Scarecrow, asking to Monica, Jimmy Five, and Maggy if they had seen the Wizard of "Nóis", then being written off because he was "in the wrong story", as they were parodying the "Town Musicians of Bremen".

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International Adaptations
Books	Book series	Volkov's Magic Land (1939–1982) • Kuznetzov's Magic Land (1992–2003) • Bachnow's Magic Land (1996–2003) • Emerald City Series (1997–2004) • Fairy Tales of the Emerald City (2000)
	Novels	Буратино в Изумрудном городе (1996) • Гудвин Великий и Ужасный (2001) • O Mágico Di Ó (2022) • The Iron Woodman and Ellie (???)
	Picture books	オズの魔法使い (1980) • Oz, un mundo fantastico (1987)
	Comic books	Turma da Mônica (1959–present) • 도로시 (2007)
Films	Feature films	Live-Action	Ayşecik ve Sihirli Cüceler Rüyalar Ülkesinde (1971) • Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz (1984) • Волшебник Изумрудного города (1994) • Rainbow (2022) • O Mágico Di Ó (2023) • Волшебник Изумрудного города. Дорога из жёлтого кирпича (2025)
	Feature films	Animated	オズの魔法使い (1982) • Урфин Джюс и его деревянные солдаты (2017) • Урфин Джюс возвращается (2019)
	Short films	Animated	オズの魔法使い (1983) • Sugar & Spice: The Wizard of Oz (1991)
TV Shows	Animated	Adaptations	Волшебник Изумрудного города (1973–1974) • まんが世界昔ばなし: オズの魔法使い (1978) • W krainie czarnoksiężnika Oza (1983–1989) • Приключения в Изумрудном городе (1999–2000)
		Guest Appearances	Turma da Mônica (1976–present)
		Upcoming	TinBots (TBA)
Video Games	Console games	イエロー・ブリック・ロード (1995–1997) • オズの魔法使い~Another World~Rung Rung (2000) • いろづきチンクルの恋のバルーントリップ (2009) • RIZ-ZOAWD (2009) • 『オーバーレクイエムズ』 (2025)
	Mobile games	Road to Emerald (2010) • オズの国の歩き方~Way to Travel the World of Oz~ (2014) • OZ Chrono Chronicle (2016) • オズの原罪 (2024)
	Guest Appearances	オズ（Over Zenith） (2005) • Winged (2025)
Theatre	O Mágico Di Ó (2020) • O Mágico de Oz (2023)
Albums	The Story and Songs of The Wizard of Oz (1969) • Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz (1984) • The Wizard of Oz (UK LP) (1989) • The Wizard of Oz (UK CD) (2000) • The Wizard of Oz (Australian CD) (2001) • Anacrônico (Na Sua Estante) (2005) • O Mágico Di Ó (2020)
Commercials and Advertisements	Ypê (2025)
Web Original	Porta dos Fundos (2012–present)