Mage

Matt Wagner's Mage returned to Image Comics in 1997 for a second 16-issue series, continuing his ambitious, deeply personal superhero mythos. Wagner serves as both writer and artist, crafting a thoughtful, character-driven fantasy that follows the modern-day hero Kevin Matchstick as he confronts a new cycle of ancient challenges. This run deepens the series' reputation as a landmark of creator-owned comics, blending Wagner's distinctive, expressive linework with a mature, mythic take on the superhero genre.