Mage #1

Apr 2004 · Image · 49.95 USD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the first story arc of Matt Wagner's epic fantasy series, originally published as issues #1-15 of the 1980s black-and-white comic. It introduces Kevin Matchstick, an ordinary man who discovers he is the reincarnation of a legendary mage, destined to battle supernatural forces alongside a cast of mythic characters. Wagner's blend of Arthurian legend, urban fantasy, and superhero tropes established this as a landmark independent comic.

Contains 16 stories

Outrageous Slings and Arrows

30 pp · Superhero

Too, Too Solid Flesh

30 pp · Superhero

In "Too, Too Solid Flesh," Kevin and Mirth face off against another Grackleflint as the Umbra Sprite's dark influence spreads, testing their resolve and the fragile bond they’ve begun to build. With the stakes rising and the threat closing in, the line between enemy and ally grows dangerously thin.

The Mousetrap

28 pp · Superhero

O What a Rash and Bloody Deed

28 pp · Superhero

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

28 pp · Superhero

Alas, Poor Ghost

23 pp · Superhero

In "Alas, Poor Ghost," Kevin faces a new threat when Lazlo the Grackleflint unleashes a gang of Red Caps. As he and Mirth investigate, they uncover the truth: San is not who they thought, but a ghost bound to the world of the living. When the Umbra Sprite awakens a prisoner in the jail, a fierce battle begins—leaving Kevin to confront forces far beyond the physical.

Lady, Shall I Lie in Your Lap?

22 pp · Superhero

Against a Sea of Troubles

22 pp · Superhero

And by Opposing End Them

22 pp · Superhero

To Sleep, Perchance To Dream

23 pp · Superhero

Most Foul, Strange and Unusual

22 pp · Superhero

Defend me, friends; I am but hurt

22 pp · Superhero