The seminal storyline wherein readers first witnessed the author's growth from fledgling artist into a master storyteller!

Having inspired both fans and other professionals for years, Mage tells the story of a cynical Everyman, Kevin Matchstick, and the wily wizard who guides him out of his routine existence and into the heroic destiny that awaits him. Under the tutelage of the World-Mage, Mirth, Kevin discovers both a wellspring of power and a depth of sacrifice that he had never before imagined.

With a posse of companions that includes the feisty Edsel and the enigmatic Sean Knight, Kevin must confront a fascinating array of villains that harken back to legends of old.

Drawing its inspiration from the familiar themes of ancient myth, Mage updates the classic hero's journey to the side-streets and alleys of a modern urban setting. Presented here for the first time in a single volume, this 20th anniversary edition of The Hero Discovered includes not only the entire original series but also the long-out-of-print 'Interlude' as well as a wealth of publication history, character designs and many other extras.

The Hero Discovered is the first story arc in a planned trilogy that continues in The Hero Defined and concludes with The Hero Denied.