Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) comic books 1980-1989
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Issue #1
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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.
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$90 Mage The Hero Discovered #1 CGC 9.2 WHITE PAGES 1st Print Comico 1984 Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #2
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Too, Too Solid Flesh - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Following his first brush with the confusing fervor of the eternal struggle, Kevin Matchstick once again finds the vagabond sorcerer Mirth mysteriously intruding on his life. Despite all his fears and doubts, Kevin is the hero. The power within him is beyond his control and comprehension, but not beyond his heart, the heart that compels him to action to save the girl that knows him but has never met him. Note: Part 2 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$100 Mage #2 CGC 9.6 NM+ Matt Wagner Comico 1984 The Hero Discovered $200 Mage #2 CGC 9.8 NM+ Matt Wagner Comico 1984 The Hero Discovered-ONLY 7 ON CENSUS Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #3
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The Mousetrap - Story and Art by Matt Wagner. Cover by Matt Wagner and Bill Anderson. Who is the girl in the shiny red Edsel? What part does she play in the whirlwind mystical battle that has intruded on Kevin Matchstick's life? The world-mage Mirth has said that she will know Kevin and join him, but to what end? And what of the Umbra Sprite? What is the menace from outside of this world that he hopes to conjure to do battle with skeptical Kevin Matchstick? Note: Part 3 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$275 Mage The Hero Discovered #3 CGC 9.6 1984-ONLY 9 GRADED HIGHER-RARE COPY Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #4
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O What a Rash and Bloody Deed - Story and Art by Matt Wagner. Cover by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin. Kevin Matchstick takes on the Marhault Ogre. Note: Part 4 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$200 Mage #4 ( Comico 1984 ) Matt Wagner CGC 9.0-0NLY 14 GRADED HIGHER-RARE COPY Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #5
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Kevin Matchstick spends the night in jail. Can Mirth the world-mage spring him? Note: Part 5 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$200 Mage The Hero Discovered #5 1984 Comico CGC 9.6-ONLY 3 GRADED HIGHER ON CENSUS Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #6
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1st color appearance of Grendel in the back-up story. Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. In the Mage story "Alas, Poor Ghost" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks), Lazlo the Grackleflint sends a gang of Red Caps against Kevin Matchstick. Note: Part 6 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) begins. Note: Part 1 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #7
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Cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. The first Mage epic continues with "Lady, Shall I Lie in Your Lap?" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks). Note: Part 7 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) continues. Note: Part 2 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #8
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Cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. The first Mage epic continues with "Against a Sea of Troubles" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks). Note: Part 8 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) continues. Note: Part 3 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$200 Mage: The Hero Discovered #8 ~ CGC 9.8 WHITE PAGES - ONLY 10 ON CENSUS Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #9
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Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner. "And by Opposing End Them." 22 pages. Part 9 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevin keeps setting himself up as a target until he finally meets a couple of Grackleflints and a Red Cap. Gaining a clue in the battle, they send Sean to follow the trail. A trail that leads to the aptly named Styx casino. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 4 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. Grendels plan to discredit the wolf Argent succeeds. But it may also fail as Grendel is unaware of how much Argent had begun to mean to Stacy. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$175 Mage #9 COMICO 9/1985 CGC 9.6 WHITE PAGES- ONLY 3 COPIES ARE GRADED HIGHER Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #10
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Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner. "To Sleep, Perchance to Dream." 23 pages. Part 10 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevin, Edsel and Sean case the Styx casino unaware that Sean has been recognized. A trap is prepared for Kevin. One he really falls for. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 5 of 9.Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. The war between Grendel and Argent heats up. As Grendel prepares to expand his criminal empire, he makes a mistake that may cost him everything. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$200 Mage #10 The Hero Discovered (10/1985) CGC 9.2 WHITE-- 1 OF 2 ON CENSUS-RARE Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #11
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Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner. "Most Foul, Strange and Unusual." 22 pages. Part 11 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. As the Umbra Sprite questions Kevin over a bottomless pit, Edsel and Sean set out to rescue him. They may even succeed, but with tragic consequences. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 6 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. Stacy begins to suspect her uncle is more than he seems. Then she learns more about Grendel than she ever wanted to know. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #12
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Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner. "Defend Me, Friends; I Am But Hurt." 22 pages. Part 12 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevins injury necessitates Edsel contacting Mirth. The mage returns as he realizes the danger. Has he returned in time to save another case member though? Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 7 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. Stacy begins to manipulate Grendel and Argent, bringing them closer to a final confrontation. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$100 Mage #12 CGC 9.6 NM+ Matt Wagner Comico 1984 The Hero Discovered, Grendel Apear Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #13
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Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Keith. "Mark Me." 22 pages. Part 13 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Tragedy strikes again, and in its wake, Kevin awakens to who he is and what his true mission is. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 8 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. Its the final battle between Grendel and Argent, and only one of them will survive. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
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$100 Mage #13 CGC 9.6 NM+ Matt Wagner Comico 1986 The Hero Discovered, Grendel Apear Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #14
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- Signed by Matt Wagner on 5/19/18.
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Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Keith. "….Or Not to Be." 22 pages. Part 14 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevin and Mirth discuss their mutual past and how is shapes their future. Kevin accepts his role and takes the last step to prepare for the final battle. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 9 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. The repercussions of last issues battle resonate with all of those who remain. Will Stacy's sanity be the final casualty of Grendel's criminal reign? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #15
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Cover by Matt Wagner. "Pass With Your Best Violence." Part 15 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Emil has finally succeeded in locating The Fisher King. It may do him no good however as Kevin has embraced the power of the bat and is staging his final assault on the Styx casino, running the gauntlet of mystical creatures to gain vengeance for his fallen comrades. Issue includes a fold out page to make one sequence of panels 3 pages wide. 54 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.
