The third of six volumes collecting Matt
Wagner's epic fantasy trilogy. Book Two-THE HERO DEFINED was the series that
first saw Wagner join the ranks of Image Comics creators and continues the saga
of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. Several years after the events of
THE HERO DISCOVERED, Kevin finds himself partnered with a posse of comrades who
also embody the powers and personas of ancient heroes. Together they confront
and battle a litany of supernatural challenges, all seemingly orchestrated by an
unseen malevolence from Kevin's past. Throughout their adventures, Kevin is
pursued by a shabby and befuddled old man, Wally Ut, who claims to be the
mystical mentor that was prophesied for the next stage of our hero's
journey-Kevin's second
Mage!

Matt Wagner's classic
epic of comics fantasy has been beloved by both old fans and new readers for
decades. MAGE was at the vanguard of the independent comics scene and continues
as an inspiration to many contemporary creators. With the release of the final
part of the MAGE trilogy, THE HERO DENIED, this collected series will be an
essential part of any comics library.

Visual artist(s): Matt Wagner