Mage: The Hero Discovered
Image · 1998–1999 · 8 issues
About the series
Matt Wagner's Mage: The Hero Discovered is a self-contained eight-issue series from Image Comics, published in 1998–1999. This is the second chapter in Wagner's epic, mythic fantasy saga, following the journey of Kevin Matchstick as he embraces his destiny as a modern-day hero. With Wagner handling both writing and art, the series deepens its exploration of Arthurian legend and personal mythology, all rendered in his signature expressive style. It matters as a key installment in Wagner's acclaimed creator-owned work, bridging the original Mage story with its eventual conclusion.