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Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) comic books 1995-1997

  • Issue #0A
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 0A

    American Entertainment Exclusive Edition. By Matt Wagner & Jeromy Cox. Full color, 13 pages, slick paper stock.

  • Issue #0B
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 0B

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    American Entertainment Exclusive Wizard Authentic Signed Edition. Signed by Matt Wagner. Includes Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. By Matt Wagner & Jeromy Cox. Full color, 13 pages, slick paper stock.

  • Issue #1
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 1

    The Handle Towards My Hand - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The most eagerly awaited sequel in comics' history comes to Image Comics as Matt Wagner introduces his legendary hero, Kevin Matchstick, to a whole new generation of comic book fans! Matchstick is a powerful young man who seems to wield many of the powers of the mythological hero King Arthur, including his mystical weapon, Excalibur. But somehow in the 20th century, Excalibur has transformed from a shining steel sword into a sizzling magic baseball bat! As the series opens, Matchstick and his partner Joe deal with three deadly harpies, when something unexpected turns up. As their crusade progresses, they are joined by other mystical warriors, and all seem to wield powers of legendary heroes from the past. Throughout it all, Matchstick searches for the second Mage, the one who will help him fulfill his ultimate destiny. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1DF.SIGNED
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 1DF.SIGNED

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    Dynamic Forces edition signed by creator Matt Wagner and limited to 500 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. The Handle Towards My Hand - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The most eagerly awaited sequel in comics' history comes to Image Comics as Matt Wagner introduces his legendary hero, Kevin Matchstick, to a whole new generation of comic book fans! Matchstick is a powerful young man who seems to wield many of the powers of the mythological hero King Arthur, including his mystical weapon, Excalibur. But somehow in the 20th century, Excalibur has transformed from a shining steel sword into a sizzling magic baseball bat! As the series opens, Matchstick and his partner Joe deal with three deadly harpies, when something unexpected turns up. As their crusade progresses, they are joined by other mystical warriors, and all seem to wield powers of legendary heroes from the past. Throughout it all, Matchstick searches for the second Mage, the one who will help him fulfill his ultimate destiny. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1REP
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 1REP

    The Handle Towards My Hand - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The most eagerly awaited sequel in comics' history comes to Image Comics as Matt Wagner introduces his legendary hero, Kevin Matchstick, to a whole new generation of comic book fans! Matchstick is a powerful young man who seems to wield many of the powers of the mythological hero King Arthur, including his mystical weapon, Excalibur. But somehow in the 20th century, Excalibur has transformed from a shining steel sword into a sizzling magic baseball bat! As the series opens, Matchstick and his partner Joe deal with three deadly harpies, when something unexpected turns up. As their crusade progresses, they are joined by other mystical warriors, and all seem to wield powers of legendary heroes from the past. Throughout it all, Matchstick searches for the second Mage, the one who will help him fulfill his ultimate destiny. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 2

    When We Three Shall Meet - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The excitement continues as Kevin Matchstick and Joe Phat find themselves confronted by another legendary warrior! Brash and unstoppable, Kirby Hero suddenly joins the fray as they attempt to dispel the rancid harpies' nest. But it takes the unbridled power of Kevin's magic baseball bat to bring down the last of these horrid bird-women. Now, with the assembled powers of the Pendragon, the Olympian and the White Hare at play, can the appearance of the second Mage be far behind? And what is the goal of the mysterious Pale Incanter, and his shiftless, murderous brood, the Sprigginflints? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 3

    Two Truths Are Told - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Fresh from their first adventure together, the assembled heroes settle down to a bit of food and conversation. To their dismay, any future path now seems obscured as the Coyote, Joe Phat, fails to sniff out the location of any other nasties. Additionally, Kevin Matchstick still finds himself pestered by the addled Wally Ut, a victim of the harpies who now claims to be the second Mage in the Pendragon's journey. His own Olympian quest now left in limbo, Kirby Hero decides to join the other heroes as they visit someone who might help them discover their lost directions -- a witch named Isis who is married to a giant named Gretch. All the while, the Pale Incanter lingers in his dimensional keep, hatching his schemes and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #4
    Mage The Hero Defined (1998 Image) 4

    Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Having lost the scent in their pursuit of the supernatural nasties, the heroic team turns to a mysterious drug supplied by the witch Isis. Unsure of what visions await them, the three boldly venture into the mystical faerie realms...only to have their journey cut short by Isis' frantic cries for help. During the heroes' psychedelic reverie, the brutal tribe of Sprigginflints has taken the opportunity to attack the house. Alone and outnumbered, the giant Gretch attempts to fight off the swirling swarm of sky-goblins. Still muddled from their trip, the assembled heroes make ready their counterattack...only to realize that Kevin is without his magic baseball bat. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.