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Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4037875024

    Starts Jan 4

    1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)