Dark Horse Comics and Wizards of the Coast have officially announced the next major entry in the Magic: The Gathering comic lineup — Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories – Jace. This upcoming four-issue miniseries will spotlight one of the franchise’s most iconic characters, Jace Beleren, giving fans a deeper look into the mind mage’s mysterious past. The first issue is set to release on February 4, 2026, marking the next chapter in Dark Horse’s expanding partnership with Magic: The Gathering.
Since its debut in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has evolved far beyond its original roots as a collectible card game. Over three decades, Wizards of the Coast has built a vast multiverse of stories, characters, and planes that extend into novels, video games, and graphic fiction. The Untold Stories comic series represents one of the latest efforts to bring these characters to life through narrative-driven art — offering fans a chance to experience their favorite Planeswalkers outside of the tabletop arena.
Jace Beleren Returns in Untold Stories Miniseries
The newly announced comic, Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories – Jace, will explore Jace Beleren’s hidden memories and the secrets of his past. Known for his psychic prowess and complex moral compass, Jace remains one of the franchise’s most compelling and conflicted characters. According to the official synopsis from Dark Horse Comics, the story centers around a shadowy conspiracy involving Tezzeret, Jace’s mentor-turned-enemy, whose machinations threaten to reshape the entire Magic multiverse.
The series is being penned by Michael W. Conrad, the Eisner Award-winning writer behind Wonder Woman and Batgirls, with art by Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer Reborn), colors by Alex Guimarães, and letters by Clayton Cowles. The creative team promises a blend of psychological depth, fantasy intrigue, and stunning visual storytelling. In a statement, Conrad expressed his excitement:
“Jace has always fascinated me — his intellect, his internal struggles, and the lore that surrounds him. Writing his story felt like uncovering secrets buried deep within the Magic multiverse.”
Fans can already pre-order Issue #1 at local comic shops for $4.99, and multiple variant covers by Yarsky, Francesco Francavilla, and Aleksi Briclot have been revealed, each offering a unique artistic interpretation of the mind mage’s world.
A New Chapter for Magic’s Expanding Universe
Untold Stories – Jace serves as the second entry in the Untold Stories comic series, following last year’s Elspeth arc, which chronicled the warrior’s journey through the underworld. Each installment of Untold Stories focuses on a different Planeswalker, delving into unexplored moments that deepen their connection to the lore.
This new project comes amid a wave of Magic: The Gathering cross-media content. In addition to this comic announcement, Wizards of the Coast recently confirmed a Secret Lair collaboration with PlayStation, featuring crossover cards inspired by PlayStation heroes like Kratos, Aloy, and Ghost of Yotei’s Atsu, launching on October 27.
Between its ever-growing card universe and creative storytelling expansions, Magic: The Gathering continues to prove its staying power more than 30 years after its debut. For long-time players and newcomers alike, Untold Stories – Jace looks to offer a thoughtful, emotional, and visually rich glimpse into one of Magic’s most enduring legends.
