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Grendel: Devil By The Deed (Grendel (Graphic Novels))
 List Price: $12.95 DescriptionWhen Wagner first serialized Grendel: Devil by the Deed as a backup in his critically acclaimed title Mage, its innovative storytelling techniques, philosophical undertones, and charismatic anti-hero ignited a devoted following. Introducing Hunter Rose as the brilliant, twisted assassin Grendel, it gave birth to what would become a centuries-spanning epic exploring the roots and consequences of violence. This influential tale has been collected only twice in the past twenty years, quickly selling out each time. Now, for the first time in hardcover, Dark Horse presents the book that brought one of the most popular alternative comics characters to life and marked the auspicious arrival of one of the greatest visionaries of modern comics!Customer ReviewsGrendel Devil by the DeedYou just do not see much about the wildly popular Grendel Comics from Comico written by Matt Wagner and the Pander Brothers. That is unfortunate, but maybe it is time for a new generation to discover the character. With the 25th anniversary editions coming out, and the original Comico comic books being reissued by Dark Horse they are slowly coming back into circulation, it is time to find out and read about the Grendel story. The premise of the Grendel series was that various people snap and then take on the character exacting bloody revenge on the problems and issues of the day. Some are darker than others, some explore human issues, those times where we could be stronger about our principles and morals but fail abjectly. The Devil by the Deed looks at the Hunter Rose period, the original serialization is hard to find, but the anniversary edition is worth reading. Dark Horse has done a wonderful presentation of the original material, and the book is just as rich, dense, and enjoyable as it was the first time around as a comic book. They are well worth picking up and taking a look at the implications and conclusions. Grendel is a machine in many ways through these, there is no way for the character to accomplish his goals, without changing everyone around him, friends, family, and everyone else. What the Grendel character never seems to understand or realize is that change will only come with him as a leader, not as a source of violence and destruction. The series is overall interesting, and worth reading. Grendel will influence you, these are much more than comic books, in many ways, Matt Wagner has hit on one of those few universal meme's, power, revenge, anger, that consumes the actor in the end. Re-Red, and Not for the Better While Devil by the Deed still stands as an important and quite beautifully realized milestone in comics history, I did find the decision to recolor the work in the 'black, white, and red' style to be a mistake. The coloring of the original version of the story had always been one of my favorite aspects of the work, and I do not think the revision was necessary or desirable. While it is nice to own a hardcover of the story (which is mostly undiminished by the alteration), I may have thought twice had I known about the recoloring. That'll teach me to do a little research, I guess. Fortunately, I do still own a copy of the 1993 re-issue (I've never run across a copy of the original Comico collection). I can at least content myself with the fact that this version of Devil by the Deed still stands lightyears ahead of the alterations that Image did to the original Mage collection. By highschoolers, for highschoolers. The art work is very much like something you would expect from a talented highschooler; the writing is like a movie treatment written by a highschooler who is NOT remotely as talented as his mother says he is. The best graphic prose ever written! This book is a visual and literary masterpiece. Matt Wagner took a novel approach to the comic book format and created the poetic dark story of Hunter Rose aka Grendel, the most sadistic and romantic killer in comic book history. It chronicles the birth and death of Grendel in a smoothly flowing pictorial, with text inserts. This book is a must read if you are a fan of the dark and twisted. This is not a children's book by any means
Grendel: Devil's Reign (Grendel (Graphic Novels))
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DescriptionThw award-winning team of Grendel creator Matt Wagner and artist Tim Sale deliever one of the most ambitious epic in comics, in this groundbreaking synthesis of politics, war religion, and the devil. The year is 2530, and the corrupt Church, Vatican Ouest, has fallen, spreading upheaval across North America, along with an infestation of vampires. In this new world, Ex-COP leader Pellon Cross is still at large, devil-possessed Eppy Thatcher is missing, and Orion Assante is on an ambitious quest to restore order to the continent and gain legitimate power. But will Orion attain his goals before threats from overseas change the rules in this game for power?Customer ReviewsTwo and half stars overallThis book consists of two stories: one is like illustrated novel and tells tale of Orion Assante and what happened after he took power. Other is 'real' comic with strong art and tells tale about what happened to some characters from 'God and devil' storyline you HAVE to read. If you start reading this book and didn't read Grendel before OR mentioned story, you will feel confused. Get 'God and Devil' and then this one for continuity's sake. I have hard time recommending this book or criticizing this book in a bad way.
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Mage: The Hero Discovered, Vol. 1
 List Price: $49.95 DescriptionJust in time for the 20th Anniversary, the entire Mage: The Hero Discovered saga is finally collected into one colossus volume for the first time ever! Kevin Matchstick believes he has nothing to live for. But that's before he meets the magician named Mirth... and learns that magic isn't just real - it's green. Soon, Kevin is leading a band of modern-day heroes against the forces of the Fisher King, in a quest that echoes classic Arthurian myth with a contemporary twist. Twenty years later, Matt Wagner's saga has lost none of its power, relevance, or resonance. Includes a comprehensive gallery of Mage covers, development artwork, and merchandise.Customer ReviewsGreat QualityThe book was a great read. The quality of the book was like new. I needed to read this book for a class in college. I received the book within a good time frame from placing the order. Graphic SF Reader At its heart, Mage is an Arthurian quest. When Kevin Matchstick has a chance encounter with an old man, things start going very strange for him. He is pursued by scary creatures called Grackleflints, and worse, must try and protect others from them. These are not the only monsters he must face, but he does have help. A woman with a baseball bat of power, and the ghost of a lawyer. My book! Mine! You can't have it! People complain about the art not being as good as in the original comic books. People complain about it being in one big book instead of three chapters. People complain. I didn't listen. I loved it! I love the story and the art and it is a classic. Everyone I give it to loves it. You should read it! A fine illustration of how to do sequential story-telling --- and a great story as well Matt Wagner produced this series back in the 80's and I've seen few stories that really capture the many aspects of sequential story-telling like "Mage" volume 1 does. I could go into the aspects of the plot, but the description that comes with it does it justice. What you should be prepared for is a writer (and artist) at the top of his game, producing a classic. While Watchmen, V for Vendetta and other contempories of the time get so much publicity and acclaim (and rightfully so), This book stands shoulder to shoulder with each of them. Perhaps not so much for any perceived subtext, but rather for the way it beautifully ensnares the reader within it's pages. I hadn't read the book in over fifteen years and when I spotted it on Amazon, I jumped at the chance to reclaim a piece of my youth. While some of it's personal significance to me may have faded, my appreciation for the technical aspects of the craft put into it have done nothing but grow. A great read all around. One of the best Ask any comic book geek to make a top ten list of the greatest comics of all time. You'll get the inevitable "Dark Knight Returns", "Watchmen", "Maus", "Sandman", but somewhere in there, Matt Wagner's Mage will make an appearance. From its somewhat clumsy beginnings to its amazing conclusion, Mage is a loveable shaggy dog of a story that has earned its place in the pantheon of great tales. Kevin Matchstick was an ordinary man who wanted nothing more than to mind his own business. During a stroll one night (under the influence?) Kevin stumbles upon a rather eccentric homeless man, and they engage in a brief philosophical debate over happiness. The man hints that Kevin's life may be destined for something greater, and then he disappears, leaving Kevin flustered and confused. Soon after, Kevin finds himself breaking up a mugging. The assailant is a mystical creature in disguise: a grackleflint. Kevin dispatches of him and calls for help from the police. When he returns home, the homeless man is there waiting for him. He introduces himself as Mirth, and becomes a bit of a spirit guide for Kevin the reluctant hero. Kevin finds himself in the middle of a great war. Under the guidance of their father the Umbra Sprite, the five grackleflint brothers are hunting down the Fisher King, the being who represents the force of light in the universe. It's up to Kevin to stop them from reaching their goal. He's joined in battle by Edsel, a young lady wielding a mystical baseball bat, and Sean, a ghost of a recently departed public defender. The Umbra Sprite throws everything he can at Kevin: ogres, dragons, and demonic armies of little RedCaps. Ultimately, Kevin must infiltrate the Umbra Sprite's lair at the Styx Casino and bring it down to finish the war. As he approaches his final destination, Kevin's friends disappear one by one, until he is left to face the challenge alone with the knowledge that he is the reincarnation of Arthur Pendragon, legendary king of England. Matt Wagner makes deft use of mythology and Gods in his retelling of the eternal story of the Pendragon. It's amazing to see the correlations he draws in our modern society. While the first few chapters tend to labor under the weight of the massive epic to come, once Wagner gets up to speed, it's a sight to behold, a gauntlet laid down for future generations of storytellers. The second installment of this epic, Mage: The Hero Defined was finished ten years after the completion of The Hero Discovered. Fans anxiously hope that the conclusion, Mage: The Hero Denied, doesn't take another ten years. Wagner Matt News
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UCA SportsSenior pitcher Matt HumphreyUCA (22-30) got a pair of home runs from both senior Dillon Smith and freshman Will Wagner and finished with 17 hits off four SIUE pitchers. Wagner went 3 for 6, including a double, with a career-high 4 RBI, while Smith went 2 or 4 with 4 RBI. COUGARS RALLY IN NINTH
Staten Island Advance - SILive.comTop-seeded Wagner drops first game of NEC baseball tournamentby Staten Island Advance Wagner starter Matt Watson gave up six runs in the second inning of Wagner's 14-8 loss to Monmouth on Thursday. (Staten Island Advance file photo by Hilton Flores) NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - Top-seeded Wagner College dropped into the Northeast Conference baseball honors for Wagner manager Litterio Csakai sets the table for Wagner College
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comDraining of Lake Hopatcong reverberatesMatt Rainey/The Star-LedgerFishermen Matt Liddle of Netcong, left, and Dennis Teslenko of Long Valley fish on the shore of Lake Muscanetcong Wednesday morning. Wagner said the real problem with the lake is weeds. "I learned to swim here.