Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories--Elspeth #1

by Dan Watters, Hilary Jenkins (Colorist), Owen Gieni (Cover Art)

Elspeth is dead. But her story is not yet over.

The sun god Heliod, having grown envious of his champion, struck her down to the underworld. There, she is forced to relive the worst moments of her life for all eternity. But Elspeth does not submit to despair—she emerges from each conflict a greater hero than before. And for a great hero like Elspeth, what is death but another challenge to overcome?

The unpublished story of Theros Beyond Death is finally brought to life by renowned author Dan Watters and talented artist Owen Gieni in Magic the Untold Stories—Elspeth.

• In partnership with Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast, Dark Horse expands the world of The Gathering.

• Four issue series!

Genres: Comics

Kindle Edition

Published September 17, 2025

About the author

Dan Watters is a UK based comic book writer. His first book, LIMBO, was released through Image Comics in 2016. He has since written THE SHADOW at Dynamite Comics, and ASSASSIN’S CREED and WOLFENSTEIN for Titan Comics.

Currently he is writing the relaunch of LUCIFER for Vertigo’s Sandman Universe, as well as DEEP ROOTS for Vault Comics. Deeply rooted in London Town, and firmly of the Devil's party.

Reviews

[Kay ⋆˙⟡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art. I already know, and am interested in the characters because of Magic.
Can’t wait to find the next one!

[Kay ☾ · Rating 2 out of 5]

What I liked: I have a love / hate relationship with MTG
Art & Coloring: Neat and dark very in tune with the fantasy theme
Writing: Boring dialogue that didn't get me interested.
What I didn't like: The story.
Final thoughts: MTG is an expensive hobby. Proxys for life.
Continuing?: No

[Snowmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Artwork is really good and as a returning magic player it’s fun to see Elspeth and other renowned characters such as Heliod. The issue feels like a number one should,setting a plot and motives for our hero. Let’s see how it develops…