Magic: The Gathering Antiquities War

In 1995 and 1996, Acclaim and Valiant brought the strategic world of Magic: The Gathering to comics with Antiquities War, a four-issue miniseries. Written by Jerry Prosser with art by Phil Hester and Paul Smith, the story explores the legendary conflict between the mages Urza and Mishra, set in the game’s ancient past. It stands as a key early adaptation of the Magic mythos, grounding the card game’s lore in a dramatic, illustrated narrative.