The fourth of six volumes collecting Matt Wagner’s epic modern-day fantasy trilogy MAGE—BOOK TWO THE HERO DEFINED continues the saga of the reborn Pendragon Kevin Matchstick Pursuing their common goal of confronting & defeating the world’s hidden supernatural threats Kevin & his companions Joe Phat & Kirby Hero find themselves drawn northward by mystical forces they don’t understand Trailed by the persistent but befuddled Wally Ut Kevin finds himself tested by his assumptions of leadership & clarity of purpose Still hidden from our heroes dark & familiar forces conspire to drain Kevin’s own powerand turn it against him! Matt Wagner’s classic epic of comics fantasy has been beloved by both old fans & new readers for decades MAGE was at the vanguard of the independent comics scene & continues to be an inspiration for many contemporary creators With the release of the final part of the MAGE trilogy THE HERO DENIED this series will be an essential part of any comics library