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Mage Book Three: the Hero Denied Part One by Matt Wagner

Mage Book Three: the Hero Denied Part One

Matt Wagner

Image Comics · Paperback · October 23, 2018

The fifth of six volumes collecting Matt Wagner’s epic modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE, BOOK THREE: THE HERO DENIED is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick.

YA Fantasy ComicsWizards & Witches for TeensArthurian YA
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Who it’s for
Matt Wagner’s comics fantasy pairs a family’s safety with the pull of a supernatural struggle.
Genres
YA Fantasy Comics, Arthurian YA, Wizards & Witches for Teens
Published
Image Comics, October 23, 2018

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About this book

The fifth of six volumes collecting Matt Wagner’s epic modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE, BOOK THREE: THE HERO DENIED is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. Almost a decade has passed since the events of MAGE, BOOK TWO: THE HERO DEFINED. Now married to the witch Magda and father to two young children, Kevin strives to remain removed from the supernatural struggle that might threaten his family’s safety.

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Unfortunately, dark and familiar forces conspire to flush him out of hiding, forcing the Pendragon to summon the power that is his legacy—and once again draw the mystic weapon Excalibur. Matt Wagner’s classic epic of comics fantasy was at the vanguard of the independent comics scene and continues to be an inspiration for many contemporary creators, longtime fans, and new readers alike. Nearing twenty years in the making, this is the first collected edition of MAGE: THE HERO DENIED and includes issues #0-8.

Legacy in Motion

Matt Wagner’s comics fantasy pairs a family’s safety with the pull of a supernatural struggle.

Come here for

  • Modern-day fantasy with Arthurian legacy and supernatural stakes
  • A long-awaited return to Kevin Matchstick’s saga

Expect

  • A sustained chapter in a six-volume collection
  • Kevin’s legacy, Magda, and the mystic weapon Excalibur

Where it sits

YA Fantasy Comics68%
Wizards & Witches for Teens50%
Arthurian YA43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fantasy Comics
  • Urban Fantasy
  • Arthurian YA
Authors
Matt Wagner
Publisher
Image Comics
Published
October 23, 2018
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Fantasy Comics