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Religion: Arthurian; Existentialism 
Name: Mage
Alter Ego: Kevin Matchstick
Classification:
hero
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Mage #1 (May 1984)
Creators: Matt Wagner
Number of appearances: 38
Gender: male
Technically, "Mage" is series title, not a name for protagonist Kevin Matchstick. The titular "Mage" probably refers to the wizard (Mirth, or Merlin in disguise) that he meets. This is a story of existentialist engagement and can be read as an allegory for Wagner finding his own voice as an artist.
This character is in the following story which has been indexed by this website:
Oni Press Color Special #1 (June 2001): "Powers: Who Killed Madman?"
Suggested links for further research about this character:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mage_(comics)
- http://www.comicvine.com/kevin-matchstick/29-23743/
- http://www.amazon.com/review/R455P6C8TVVVL