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Mage: The Hero Discovered comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 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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    $25 Mage #1 FVF 7.0 1984 Matt Wagner Cover

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  • Issue #1
    Mage The Hero Discovered Collection (1998) 1

    Book One. Matt Wagner reprints # 1 & 2. Misprint on cover, should say issue 1 instead of 9. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mage The Hero Discovered TPB (1986-1988 Starblaze) 1-1ST

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    Starblaze Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Mage: The Hero Discovered (1985) #1-5. Story and art by Matt Wagner. Kevin Matchstick was a lonely, disaffected everyman until events beyond his control conspired to prod him into becoming the hero he never wanted to be. Accompanied by a mysterious wizard and a crew of loyal friends, the reluctant hero must discover the courage to accept his true power and defeat the dark powers that threaten reality itself. Softdcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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    5 days left Auction MAGE: The Hero Discovered Volume 1- Matt Wagner , 1987 1st PB Printing Starblaze

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  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Mage The Hero Discovered HC (1987 Starblaze Limited Edition) 1A-1ST
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    Signed by Matt Wagner (Slipcase Included) - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Kevin Matchstick was a lonely, disaffected everyman until events beyond his control conspired to prod him into becoming the hero he never wanted to be. Accompanied by a mysterious wizard and a crew of loyal friends, the reluctant hero must discover the courage to accept his true power and defeat the dark powers that threaten reality itself. Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. NOTE: Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of 1,500 copies.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Mage The Hero Discovered HC (1987 Starblaze Limited Edition) 1B-1ST

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    Signed by Matt Wagner (Slipcase NOT Included) - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Kevin Matchstick was a lonely, disaffected everyman until events beyond his control conspired to prod him into becoming the hero he never wanted to be. Accompanied by a mysterious wizard and a crew of loyal friends, the reluctant hero must discover the courage to accept his true power and defeat the dark powers that threaten reality itself. Hardcover (No Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. NOTE: Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of 1,500 copies.

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    Mage The Hero Discovered HC (1987 Starblaze Limited Edition) 1C-1ST


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    NOT Signed - Slipcase NOT Included - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Kevin Matchstick was a lonely, disaffected everyman until events beyond his control conspired to prod him into becoming the hero he never wanted to be. Accompanied by a mysterious wizard and a crew of loyal friends, the reluctant hero must discover the courage to accept his true power and defeat the dark powers that threaten reality itself. Hardcover (No Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.