Magic The Gathering #1 (Releasing SEP 10, 2025)

🧚 The Untold Story of Elspeth

Elspeth Tirel, legendary planeswalker and champion of Theros, is dead—but her journey doesn’t end in the underworld. The jealous sun god Heliod has cast her into eternal torment, forcing her to relive her darkest moments again and again. Yet Elspeth rises from each trial more powerful than before, transforming her eternal punishment into a crucible of rebirth League of Comic Geeks+15Dark Horse+15Comic Releases+15.

Creators: A Legendary Team

• Writer: Dan Watters (Cyberpunk 2077: Psycho Squad, Nightwing)

• Artist: Owen Gieni (Manifest Destiny, Rat Queens)

• Colorist: Hilary Jenkins (Hairball, Slow Burn)

• Letterer: Clayton Cowles (Helen of Wyndhorn, FML)

• Cover Artists: Owen Gieni, Anna Steinbauer, Vincenzo Riccardi Midtown Comics+14Dark Horse+14thatnerdshow.com+14

What to Expect in Issue #1

• A dramatic revelation of Elspeth’s fate following Theros Beyond Death

• Striking art and dynamic visuals, featuring celestial conflict and haunting underworld landscapes

• Covers by Gieni and variant editions by Steinbauer and Riccardi, offering collectible possibilities right from issue one Graphic Policy+14Dark Horse+14Dark Horse+14Dark Horse+2Get Your Comic On+2Dark Horse+2

Why This Series Matters

This four‑issue miniseries marks the launch of a new licensed publishing program between Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast, designed to expand the worlds of Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons with fresh, original storytelling across comics and graphic novels Dark Horse+14newsroom.hasbro.com+14Get Your Comic On+14.
According to Jackie Jones, VP Creative for MTG at Wizards, “Elspeth’s journey has always resonated deeply… bringing her untold story to life in this exciting new format has been a real creative highlight for us” Dark Horse+8comiccrusaders.com+8Get Your Comic On+8.

What Fans Are Saying

Online buzz anticipates this release as the long-awaited next chapter for Elspeth. As one fan put it:

“Elspeth has been my absolute favorite character… she's a badass.”
This sentiment captures the excitement surrounding a deeper exploration of her legend Reddit.

📅 Release & Availability

• Street Date: September 10, 2025

• Price: $4.99 (32‑page comic, FC, age 14+)

• Pre‑Order: Available now through local comic shops and specialty retailers Midtown Comics+13Dark Horse+13Dark Horse+13

🎯 Final Thoughts

Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories – Elspeth #1 is a must-read for MTG lore lovers and comic fans alike. With a powerhouse creative team, mythic stakes, and Dark Horse’s top-tier storytelling polish, this issue promises to deliver emotional weight and visual spectacle. Whether you're a long-time planeswalker enthusiast or new to Magic’s multiverse, Elspeth's odyssey through death—and beyond—offers a compelling and unforgettable journey. Mark your calendars for this September release!