Although this series is quite enjoyable, occasionally witty, now with a touch of romance thrown in, the whole endeavour is still too wordy for my liking. There’s a lot of (too much?) explanation around the fighting and development of the characters. The artwork is generally good but nothing special. It’s worth a look but don’t expect too much.

Kevin teams up with Joe and later Kirby (Heracles) to take out the nasties and many more warriors (those with abilities) join in. A whole new batch of characters, supernatural beings and principal villain are introduced. It’s not the most engaging of plot lines but the artwork is reasonably done.

Ending on a cliffhanger, there are more volumes to come as Kevin must confront his nemesis.

Kevin Matchstick, the Mage of the title, continues his efforts to survive against the denizens of the Faerie Kingdom while slowly recognising his new role. No new characters are introduced but there’s plot development and continuity. It’s a better Volume and I’m getting used to the simpler artwork. More to come.

Kevin Matchstick develops magical powers as a conflict between supernatural powers spills out into our world. He gains various allies of a different nature along the way. The volume explains the various characters and situation and presents them in a light manner. The artwork is fairly basic, colourful and clear but overall the series doesn’t thrill me. Many more volumes to come.

*Book source ~ Library

From Goodreads:

Volume Four of New York Times best selling author Neil Gaiman's acclaimed creation, with updated coloring and new trade dress. Ten thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, The Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his banished love - and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him.

In this volume:

A Season of Mists: Prologue ~ Nice! Got to meet the other Endless: Destiny, Delirium and Despair. Death and Desire had already been in other volumes. Well, except for Destruction who has left his siblings for parts unknown.

A Season of Mists: Chapter 1 ~ Dream prepares for his journey to Hell and possible battle with Lucifer.

A Season of Mists: Chapter 2 ~ Dream enters Hell and is surprised by what he finds.

A Season of Mists: Chapter 3 ~ Others find out what Lucifer gave to Dream and they make plans of their own.

A Season of Mists: Chapter 4 ~ I have no idea what this is about.

A Season of Mists: Chapter 5 ~ A banquet and sneaky goings on in Dream’s castle.

A Season of Mists: Chapter 6 ~ Dream makes his decision.

A Season of Mists: Epilogue ~ Tying up lose ends.

An interesting time for Dream. I enjoyed the story arc and I still love the artwork.