The fifth of six volumes collecting MattWagner's epic modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE, BOOK THREE: THE HERODENIED is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga of the reborn Pendragon, KevinMatchstick. Almost a decade has passed since the events of MAGE, BOOK TWO: THEHERO DEFINED. Now married to the witch Magda and father to two young children,Kevin strives to remain removed from the supernatural struggle that mightthreaten his family's safety. Unfortunately, dark and familiar forcesconspire to flush him out of hiding, forcing the Pendragon to summon the powerthat is his legacy--and once again draw the mystic weaponExcalibur. Matt Wagner's classic epic ofcomics fantasy was at the vanguard of the independent comics scene and continuesto be an inspiration for many contemporary creators, longtime fans, and newreaders alike. Nearing twenty years in the making, this is the first collectededition of MAGE: THE HERO DENIED and includes issues #0-8.