Mage, Book Three: The Hero Denied #1

This volume collects the first half of the final story arc in Matt Wagner's long-running fantasy saga, picking up years after the events of The Hero Defined. Kevin Matchstick, now a family man, finds himself drawn back into the conflict between the Pendragons and the forces of darkness, as a new threat emerges that challenges his role as the modern-day incarnation of the Once and Future King. The collection includes issues #1–6 of the 2018 series from Image Comics, continuing Wagner's signature blend of mythic adventure and personal drama.