Welcome to the Mage, The Hero Described vodcast/podcast. This episode the show re-reads Issue #2 of Matt Wagner's Mage, The Hero Discovered.  Eli Schwab, co-host of the Grendel podcast The Devil in Detail, joins me as we follow the unfolding adventure of Kevin Matchstick, as the world he knows continues to unravel...and become significantly more dangerous. 

A side note about this episode - with the changed format, recording a podcast and vodcast at the same time, this episode may be better viewed on YouTube since so much involves reviewing the artwork. Getting used to the new format, so future episodes will be kept tighter and shorter.

You can find the companion video on YouTube at:

https://youtu.be/R2iw5I2JklI

You can find the main podcast page at: 

https://anchor.fm/mage-the-hero-described

The podcast is also available at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mage-the-hero-described/id1279135624

You can find The Hero Described on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/mageherodescribed/

and on Facebook at: 

https://www.facebook.com/magetheherodescribed/

Thanks to Eli for joining the show. You can find him at...

Eli Schwab

https://cosmiclionproductions.com/

@CosmicLion on Instagram

The Devil in Detail podcast is at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-devil-in-detail/id1515990826

and on YouTube at: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLqo7Ck0S8Muls2NDxR6z0g2YKNNvexd

As always, thanks to Matt Wagner who can be found on Instagram at:

@MattWagnerComics

and on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/matt.wagner.3158652

Welcome to the Mage, The Hero Described podcast. This episode the show re-reads Issue #1 of Matt Wagner's Mage, The Hero Discovered.  Eli Schwab and Ben Granoff, the co-hosts of the Grendel podcast The Devil in Detail, join me as we meet the cynical Kevin Matchstick, the enigmatic Mirth, and explore Matt Wagner's first full-color published comic. 

You can find the companion video on YouTube at:

https://youtu.be/o12882vhPUw

You can find the main podcast page at: 

https://anchor.fm/mage-the-hero-described

The podcast is also available at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mage-the-hero-described/id1279135624

You can find The Hero Described on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/mageherodescribed/

and on Facebook at: 

https://www.facebook.com/magetheherodescribed/

Thanks to Eli and Ben for joining the show. You can find them at...

Eli Schwab

https://cosmiclionproductions.com/

@CosmicLion on Instagram

Ben Granoff

@BenGranoff on Instagram

https://bengranoff.gumroad.com/

The Devil in Detail podcast is at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-devil-in-detail/id1515990826

and on YouTube at: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLqo7Ck0S8Muls2NDxR6z0g2YKNNvexd

As always, thanks to Matt Wagner who can be found on Instagram at:

@MattWagnerComics

and on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/matt.wagner.3158652

Matt Wagner joins the pod for an interview covering the entire trilogy and more. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com

This episode reviews and recaps Issue #15 of Mage The Hero Denied and contains the usual grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com

This episode reviews and recaps Issue #14 of Mage The Hero Denied and contains the usual grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com

This episode reviews and recaps Issue #13 of Mage The Hero Denied and contains the usual grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com

This episode reviews and recaps Issue #12 of Mage The Hero Denied and contains the usual grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com

This episode reviews and recaps Issue 11 of Mage The Hero Denied, discusses dimension warped buildings, synchronicity and superheroes, and contains the usual grab-bag of random insights and questions. Comic professionals, reviewers, and long-time fans share their favorite Mage characters and moments. Links mentioned in the podcast:

This episode reviews and recaps Issue #10 of Matt Wagner's Mage The Hero Denied, discusses the letter column, and contains the usual grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.popculthq.com/2018/07/17/comic-book-review-image-comics-mage-the-hero-denied-10-of-15/ https://comic-watch.com/2018/08/10/comic-book-review-mage-the-hero-denied-10-hidden-treasures/ https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/6398777/mage-the-hero-denied-10 http://majorspoilers.com/2018/07/22/mage-book-three-the-hero-denied-10-of-15-review/ https://www.blackgate.com/2018/08/07/mage-the-hero-denied-10/ http://www.fandompost.com/2018/07/24/mage-the-hero-denied-10-review/

This episode covers the recent podcast cross-over with Can I Twipp It, Mage Moments, a recap and review of Issue #9 of Mage, the dangers waiting for humans in the faerie realms, family drama, discusses reviews of the issue, the letter column, and a grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com Links mentioned in the podcast: http://canithwippit.libsyn.com/website/28-can-i-thwipp-this-hero-described_ https://comic-watch.com/2018/06/25/comic-book-review-mage-the-hero-denied-9-revenge-on-the-red-caps/ http://www.popculthq.com/2018/06/13/comic-book-review-mage-the-hero-denied-9-from-image-comics/ http://www.fandompost.com/2018/06/19/mage-the-hero-denied-9-review/ https://thebrazenbull.com/comics/2018/06/12/mage-the-hero-denied-9-advance-review/ https://comicbastards.com/comics/review-mage-the-hero-denied-9 https://www.blackgate.com/2018/06/22/mage-the-hero-denied-8/ https://www.blackgate.com/2018/06/28/mage-the-hero-denied-9/

This episode includes a recap and review of Issue #8 of Mage, discusses reviews of the issue, the letter column, and a grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com

This episode includes a recap and review of Issue #7 of Mage, discusses reviews of the issue, the letter column, and a grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.fandompost.com/2018/03/21/mage-the-hero-denied-7-review/ https://www.blackgate.com/2018/03/20/mage-the-hero-denied-6/ https://www.blackgate.com/2018/03/22/mage-the-hero-denied-7/ https://player.fm/series/can-i-thwipp-it/ep-16-this-episode-is-straight-fite https://www.facebook.com/BTEAMSUPERHEROCOSPLAY https://www.picturesforstories.com/ http://hyperpop.co/story/the-hyper-room-matt-wagner/

The pod is joined by Steve Fritzinger – creator of a glow in the dark ‘Excalibur’ bat for use in Mage cosplay as Kevin Matchstick. You may have seen a photo of him in the Mage letter column – now find out the secrets behind building a glow-in-the-dark bat, and what Steve has planned for his newest version of the iconic, glowing, bat. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=275544&highlight=mage+wip

This recap and review of Issue #6 of Mage, The Hero Denied discusses magic shops, domestic strife, obsessive quests, reviews of the issue, the letter column, and a grab-bag of random insights and questions. Links mentioned in the podcast: http://2guys1review.com/2018/02/16/review-mage-denied6/ http://majorspoilers.com/2018/02/21/mage-book-three-hero-denied-6-15-review/ https://comic-watch.com/2018/03/04/review-mage-the-hero-denied-6-the-quest-for-the-beast/ http://www.fandompost.com/2018/02/20/mage-the-hero-denied-6-review/ https://player.fm/series/can-i-thwipp-it/ep-12-black-panther-special

New Places, Familiar Faces This recap and review of Issue #5 of Mage, The Hero Denied goes all over the Mage universe - old friends, ATM visits, how creepy is the Umbra Spite?, Heroes and their comic artist counterparts, and a grab-bag of random speculation and musings. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com In this episode: Introduction and Spoiler Warning On the Nasty Hunt in a Strange Setting The Return of WHO?!? Oh, wait… Storytime and family business Another visit to the ATM The Umbra Sprite’s beauty nap ‘Sup? Another familiar face Heroes and Comic Artists Getting a firm timeline for the story Important News about a hero The Questing Beast Issue 4 Reviews Discussed Issue 5 Reviews Discussed Letter Column and the cover of Issue #6

This recap and review of Issue #4 of Mage, The Hero Denied asks what people see when heroic battles occur in their vicinity, Kevin’s history as Gilgamesh, an unexpected adversary, ZOMBIES!, the return of the Hunter, a visit to the ATM, and a grab-bag of random insights and questions. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com In this episode: 0:00 Introduction and Spoiler Warning 1:25 Faerie realm battlegrounds 3:48 Kevin Matchstick’s Boss battle 5:16 An unexpected opponent 7:09 Gilgamesh the arrogant and belligerent 11:02 Denial is useless 12:56 Zombies, zombies, zombies! 16:10 The Hunter arrives 20:54 Love and Death 23:36 Another visit to the ATM 25:48 Some thoughts about the Umbra Sprite 27:21 Who is the Guilty? Who is the Winner? 27:53 A third heroic avatar? 28:58 Closing comments Thanks for listening. If you have something you’d like to share with me please visit the contact page at http://magetheherodescribed.com for all sorts of ways to give feedback, share your story...whatever! Just one more thing! Please leave a review for The Hero Described Podcast on iTunes! I appreciate every review - they really help improve the ranking of the show.

In this recap and review of Issue #3 of Mage, The Hero Denied we discuss mystical battles, movie genres echoed in this issue, witches magic, the inspiration for the Gracklethorn design, the Incantations letter column, and much more. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com In this episode: 0:00 Introduction and Spoiler Warning 0:58 Corrections and Miscellaneous Insights: The Mage Interlude Fountain Located, Story Arcs, the REAL name of Excalibur?, and more... 11:16 Issue Review Begins - Fomorians, Post-Battle Bonding 17:45 Villainous Hijinx at the Sacred Heart; Spice Gracs and Summonings 27:04 Tough Family Decisions; a 'Patteren'; Witches' Magic 29:40 Kevin Matchstick - Road Warrior 31:40 The Umbra Sprite Reacts 32:35 Should Kevin Have Gone On The Road or Stayed Home? 33:34 Is the Umbra Sprite uniquely Kevin Matchstick's villain? 35:14 Letter Column Call Outs 38:23 Comments and Feedback Thanks for listening. If you have something you’d like to share visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com or drop a note at The Hero Described Facebook page. Just one more thing! Please leave a review for The Hero Described Podcast on iTunes! I appreciate every review - they really help improve the ranking of the show.

In this recap and review of Issue #2 of Mage, The Hero Denied we discuss families and superheroes, the power of Excalibur, how kids hear everything, naming choices for villain's headquarters, the fisher king, sexual innuendo, and much more. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com In this episode: 0:00 Introduction and Spoiler Warning 0:44 Cover Art 2:10 Drawing Excalibur 4:35 Kids Hear EVERYTHING 10:08 Miranda's Sensitive 12:13 Meanwhile - at Umbra Sprite HQ 13:39 Styx and Archeron; Villian Stuff 21:11 The Fisher King 22:05 Potions, Camelot, and Kicking Butt Thanks for listening. If you have something you’d like to share with me please visit the contact page at http://magetheherodescribed.com for all sorts of ways to give feedback, share your story...whatever! Just one more thing! Please leave a review for The Hero Described Podcast on iTunes! I appreciate every review - they really help improve the ranking of the show.

Discussing reviews of Issue 1, Mage The Hero Denied. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Spoiler Warning - Entire Series To Date 0:37 Production Comments 1:10 Black Gate Review 5:39 Panel Patter Review 6:46 Onion AV Club Review 19:00 Wrap Up Thanks for listening. If you have something you’d like to share with me please visit the contact page at http://magetheherodescribed.com for all sorts of ways to give feedback, share your story...whatever! Just one more thing! Please leave a review for The Hero Described Podcast on iTunes! I appreciate every review - they really help improve the ranking of the show.

A recap and review of Issue #1 of Mage, The Hero Denied. followed by a review of issue #0 of the Hero Denied. Visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Spoiler Warning - Entire Series To Date 1:14 Recap Intro - Issue #1 1:51 The Cover 3:08 The Creative Team 4:42 What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding? 7:37 Enter Hugo - And the Battle 14:07 Hugo - What do people see during heroic battles? - EDSEL7! 15:44 The Umbra Sprite - Gracklethorns 20:46 Soul searching at the ATM 24:06 Getting Home - The Update - The Big News 25:15 Artwork, Final Thoughts and Questions 30:00 Wrap Up Thanks for listening. If you have something you’d like to share visit the official podcast site at http://www.magetheherodescribed.com or drop a note at The Hero Described Facebook page. Just one more thing! Please leave a review for The Hero Described Podcast on iTunes! I appreciate every review - they really help improve the ranking of the show.