Originally a noir comic in the style of european titles such as diabolik, it has evolved into, in wagners words, a study of the nature of aggression. I had not read the story back when it was originally printed but had read matts grendal stories. One that has long been in mind is matt wagners mage. For fans of independent comics, the impact of mage was on par with that of millers dark knight and moores watchmen. Kevin matchstick, an alienated young man, discovers he has superhuman abilities, gains a magic baseball bat and defeats the evil plans of a. This may be one you will benefit from buying in print rather than digitally. A movie version of matt wagners mage is back in the works last updated by on aug 3, 2010 05.
Many of you comic vine maniacs might be more familiar with matt wagner through his fairlyrecent work on trinity for dc, but its mage and its sister title, grendel thats really defined the. According to variety, levin has acquired the rights to matt wagner s mage a reinterpretation of the king arthur story where the main character, kevin matchstick, is essentially a standin for wagner himself. Matt wagner s mage series comes to epic conclusion after 35 years, finale issue to feature 8page gatefold image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys bestselling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the united states. Matt wagner sketches grendel and mage artists alley.
Kevin matchstick has returned, as creator matt wagner begins the third and final installment of his epic fantasy trilogy mage the adventure begins on july 12 with a halfsized prelude installment in mage. Aug 03, 2010 a movie version of matt wagner s mage is back in the works last updated by on aug 3, 2010 05. The hero denied is a 15issue limited series climaxing in a doublesized finale. Matt wagners mage optioned by watchmen producer lloyd levin. Matt wagner is one of comics most beloved creators, thanks to his original series grendel, his dc superhero projects like batman and the mad monk and, of course, his fantasy comic mage.
Another comic book adaptation is coming, and this time were here to report that watchmen producer lloyd levin is planning to make a bigscreen adaptation of matt wagners arthuriantinged 1980s comic mage. First published by comico, wagner later moved publication of the series to dark horse. Matt wagners the mage comes to a final conclusion with an 8. Originally a noir comic in the style of european titles such as diabolik, it has evolved into, in wagner s words, a study of the nature of aggression. Jun 15, 2018 mage, when taken as a whole, is a new spin on the king arthur stories, shaken together with everything from william shakespeare to frazer and mixed liberally with wagners clear solid lines and topnotch storytelling. In 1984 matt wagner created a comic book called mage. According to variety, levin has acquired the rights to matt wagners mage a reinterpretation of the king arthur story where the main character, kevin matchstick, is essentially a standin for wagner himself. Not only will this issue conclude the current story arc see mage. Published by comico from february 1984 to december 1986, the hero discovered story. Its a checkin point of sorts so that matt wagner can drop by, eat all the biscuits, and let us know what hes been up to. And now, wagner has begun the third and final 15issue. Portland, or, 11262018 image comics is pleased to announce that longrunning, cultfavorite series mage by matt wagner will feature a special, breathtaking 8page gatefold in the final issue of the series.
Matt wagner returns to mage after 18 years for the hero denied. A movie version of matt wagners mage is back in the works. One of the great independent comic book series of the 80s was matt wagners 15part mage. Watchmen producer lloyd levin is going back to the 80s for another comicbook adaptation. Matt wagners the mage comes to a final conclusion with an. On october 2, wagner is back with a new grendel prime story focusing on. Matt wagners longrunning mage series will wrap up with a special collectible issue on february 27 images mage. Jul 07, 2017 matt wagners mage trilogy ends this year with the release of the third series, mage. Another comic book adaptation is coming, and this time were here to report that watchmen producer lloyd levin is planning to make a bigscreen adaptation of matt wagner s arthuriantinged 1980s comic mage. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The hero discovered comic book series, the first mage series. The story centers on kevin matchstick, an alienated young man who discovers he has superhuman abilities, gains a magic baseball bat and defeats the nefarious plans of a being called the. Mage the hero discovered is an intresting look at king arthur. In february, matt wagner s decadesspanning comic book series the mage comes to an end with mage.
May 03, 2001 the comics continuum recently chatted with matt wagner, creator of the mage graphic novels, about the status of the liveaction mage movie that disney has in the works. Watchmen producer lloyd levin adapting matt wagners comic. Matt wagners mage optioned by watchmen producer lloyd. Image comics announced that the longrunning, cultfavorite series mage by matt wagner will feature a special, breathtaking 8page gatefold in the finale issue of the series, mage. Matt wagners longrunning mage series will wrap up with a special collectible issue on february 27. Every year around comic con time i start thinking of older or lesserknown comics that would be great on screen. Were just in the process of finalizing a deal with warner bros.
Mage is wellknown for its distinctive art, powerful fantasy allegories. Matt wagners mage comic book series headed to the big screen. One that has long been in mind is matt wagner s mage. Matt wagner image comics this week, readers will finally get to read more of matt wagners mage as the writerartist begins the series final volume with the fifteenpart miniseries mage. Matt wagners mage series comes to epic conclusion after 35 years, finale issue to feature 8page gatefold image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys bestselling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the united states. Largest database for dc comics, marvel and other comics online.
Matt wagner, comic book artist known for his work at creating grendel and mage, sketches the aforementioned mage his alter ego, as matt says. The hero denied, it will also wrap up the 35 year saga of kevin matchstick, wagners. Mar 06, 2017 matt wagner is one of comics most beloved creators, thanks to his original series grendel, his dc superhero projects like batman and the mad monk and, of course, his fantasy comic mage. Considered by many to be creator matt wagners masterpiece, mage has been a perennial favorite with old and new readers alike for nearly three decades. Adapting matt wagner s comic for the big screen watchmen and hellboy films producer lloyd levin has acquired film rights to matt wagner s comic book mage. Matt wagner will finally conclude his legendary comic. Aug 21, 2017 and now, wagner has begun the third and final 15issue series in his comic book trilogy with mage. Previously we were introduced to kevin matchstick in a hero discovered where kevin learns he is.
Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. He is a writer, known for mage, grendel 2015 and djangozorro 2022. I had always wanted to read the mage books but had been unable to get my hand on a copy until now. Matt wagner has also said that the subtext of it is that its autobiographical this is more obvious in the sequel, in which most of the supporting cast members are drawn to resemble wagners fellow comics pros. Matt wagners mage is the most adaptable comic book, for a film, out there. Matt wagner says his grendel character could be a movie project soon. Kevin matchsticks growth as a hero, and matt wagners growth as an artist, a writer, a storyteller. Matt wagner was born on october 9, 1961 in lewistown, pennsylvania, usa. Matt wagner sketches grendel and mage artists alley syfy. In the 1980s, matt wagner s mage was the absolute cutting edge of comic book culture. Nov 26, 2018 this may be one you will benefit from buying in print rather than digitally.
Grendel is a longrunning series of comic books originally created by american author matt wagner. Matt wagners mage comes to epic conclusion premier pop c. Everything you need to know about mage movie announced. By the time its complete, almost 35 years will have passed since the first issue of matt wagners mage saga began, with two decadeplus gaps between arcs. Watchmen producer lloyd levin is looking to give another epic comic book series the bigscreen treatment. The hero discovered, the first arc of matt wagners 80s comic book series mage is being adapted into a feature film by watchmen producer lloyd levin. Mage is back after two decades away, but matt wagners. And yes, the rights to this project had previously been held by spyglass, with zack snyder attached to direct, but the project never. Nov 26, 2018 matt wagners mage series comes to epic conclusion after 35 years of adventure, finale issue to feature 8page gatefold portland, or, 11262018 image comics is pleased to announce that longrunning, cultfavorite series mage by matt wagner will feature a special, breathtaking 8page gatefold in the final issue of the series, mage. Previously we were introduced to kevin matchstick in a hero discovered where kevin learns he is the living embodiment of king arthur, the pendragon. While the grendel saga has certainly generated the higher number of pages, its mage that is clearly the more personal of the two.
Since then, hes gone on to write batman stories, produced epic chapter after epic chapter of his iconic mage series, and dabbled with stories across publishers. Matt wagner has written and drawn comic book characters of all shapes and sizes at many publishers, but hes still most closely associated with two of his own creations. Matt wagner image comics this week, readers will finally get to read more of matt wagner s mage as the writerartist begins the series final volume with the fifteenpart miniseries mage. There is a new mage this timemirth has disappeared, and matchstick is followed around by an old tramp called wally ut, who insists he is matchsticks new mentor.
First published in 1984, there were 15 issues of this comic book series. The comics continuum recently chatted with matt wagner, creator of the mage graphic novels, about the status of the liveaction mage movie that disney has in the works. This highly collectible issue will bring the series to a stunning conclusion after 35 years of adventure. The mage series has two volumes released so far, each. In it, he created a gift for all of us who read it. According to variety, levin has acquired the rights to matt wagners mage a reinterpretation of the king arthur story where the main character, kevin matchstick, is essentially a standin for wagner himself the mage series has two volumes released so far, each. Many of you comic vine maniacs might be more familiar with matt wagner through his fairlyrecent work on trinity for dc, but its mage and its. Aug 11, 2017 matt wagner, comic book artist known for his work at creating grendel and mage, sketches the aforementioned mage his alter ego, as matt says. The mage series has two volumes released so far, each consisting of 15 issues. Matt wagner ends mage saga with final chapter the hero denied.
Its unlike anything else i do or have done over the long course of my career. Tripwires editorinchief spoke to wagner about returning to. In fact, i always like to say that i dont really decide when to work on mage mage decides when its time for me to work on it. Matt wagners 35year mage series casts one last spell. Kevin matchsticks growth as a hero, and matt wagner s growth as an artist, a writer, a storyteller. Mage is an american superhero comic book written and illustrated by matt wagner, which he describes as an allegorical autobiography in which the hero, kevin matchstick, is a standin for the author, and all the other characters he encounters and situations he endures are metaphors from my own life. Matt wagner returns to mage after 18 years for the hero. Some readers have been waiting 33 years for this one, but that patience is about to be rewarded. Each hero he encounters is based both on a mythological character and a comics professional of wagners acquaintance kirby as hercules and bernie mireault, joe as coyote and joe matt. Watchmen and hellboy producer lloyd levin has acquired film rights to matt wagners comic book mage.
Tripwires editorinchief spoke to wagner about returning to the character one more time. Installments came out in irregular intervals, but were always eagerly awaited by a small but highly dedicated fan base. I just hope we do it right and i hope the fans know that its a. See more ideas about comic art, comics and comic books. Mage from matt wagner and image comics ends 35 year run. Matt wagners mage trilogy ends this year with the release of the third series, mage. Estimated delivery dates opens in a new window or tab include sellers handling time, origin zip code, destination zip code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment opens in a new window or tab. Watchmen producer lloyd levin adapting matt wagners comic book mage by matt goldberg august 3, 2010. Aug 03, 2010 the hero discovered, the first arc of matt wagner s 80s comic book series mage is being adapted into a feature film by watchmen producer lloyd levin. Well, as ive said many times before, mage is a really special and unique artistic endeavor for me.
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