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Creation & Design

Kevin Matchstick was created by Matt Wagner as a modern-day hero who embodies the archetype of the classic hero's journey.

Early Years

Kevin's early life was marked by a struggle to understand his powers and the responsibilities that come with them, often leading him into conflict with various magical entities.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Kevin evolves from a reluctant hero into a fully realized champion of good, grappling with the complexities of his powers and the moral implications of his choices.

Cultural Reception

Kevin Matchstick has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its unique blend of fantasy and reality, as well as its deep character development.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kevin Matchstick
First Appearance:
Mage: The Hero Discovered #1
Aliases:
The Hero, The Chosen One
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Knights of the Round Table, The Mage
Abilities:
Magic manipulation, Combat skills, Enhanced reflexes
Equipment:
Magic staff, Sword
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Mage: The Hero Discovered #1
Comico ⋅ 1984
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Mage: The Hero Discovered #1
 
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1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick, the reincarnation of King Arthur with Excalibur depicted as a glowing baseball bat

Mage: The Hero Discovered #3
Comico ⋅ 1984
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Mage: The Hero Discovered #3
 
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1st appearance of Edsel

Mage: The Hero Discovered #13
Comico ⋅ 1986
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Mage: The Hero Discovered #13
 
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Origin of Kevin Matchstick

Final confrontation of Grendel and Argent concluding the first 6 part Grendel back-up story

Mage: The Hero Denied #15
Image ⋅ 2019
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Mage: The Hero Denied #15
 
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Series finale

After 35 years, creator Matt Wagner retires the character Kevin Matchstick

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