The Wicked Witch of the West is a fictional character who appears in the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), created by American author L. Frank Baum. In Baum's subsequent Oz novels, it is the Nome King who is the principal villain; the Wicked Witch of the West is rarely even referred to again after her death in the first book.
The witch's most popular depiction was in the classic 1939 film based on Baum's novel, where she was portrayed by Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton's characterization introduced green skin, and this has been continued in later literary and dramatic representations, including Gregory Maguire's revisionist Oz novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995) and its musical stage adaptation Wicked (2003), the 2013 film Oz the Great and Powerful, and the television series Once Upon a Time and Emerald City.
Pooh's Adventure od The Wizard of Oz[]
The Witch of the West plotted to get Dorothy, Pooh Bear, and their friends and take the Ruby Slippers. She sent her army of Flying Monkeys to fight with the heroes. In the final battle - The Wicked Witch is defeated when Dorothy tossed a bucket full of Water at her causing her to melt away. With the Spell of the Witch broken The Flying Monkeys are reformed.
Triva[]
- The Witch also appeared in 100 Acre Wood (PS3) as a recurring antagonist.