Lady Pendragon: Merlin
Image · 2000 · 1 issue
About the series
In this Image Comics miniseries from 2000, creator Matt Wagner reimagines Arthurian legend through a dark fantasy lens, focusing on the sorcerer Merlin as a central figure. The single issue sets up a world where the Lady Pendragon—a female reincarnation of King Arthur—must contend with magical forces and her own destiny. Wagner's moody, atmospheric art and concise storytelling distill the epic scope of Camelot into a tight, character-driven narrative. This series matters for its bold, revisionist take on the mythos, offering a fresh perspective on familiar archetypes.