Magic: The Gathering: Jace‑Crime Spree #1 unveils – a Planeswalker’s forgotten past erupts

Dark Horse launches a fresh four‑issue run that puts Jace Beleren’s most guarded memories in the spotlight. When his old mentor reaches back for a reality‑shaping artifact, the mind‑mage must untangle illusion from truth before the multiverse unravels.

The debut of Jace‑Crime Spree marks a new chapter for Magic: The Gathering comics. Positioned as an ‘Untold Stories’ entry, the series promises a deep dive into the mental wizard’s psyche, while expanding Dark Horse’s partnership with Wizards of the Coast.

In issue #1, Jace dives into fragments of his own past, only to discover that his former mentor, Tezzeret, has been pulling strings. The rogue artificer chases a volatile magical relic that could either rewrite reality or shatter it, forcing Jace to confront manipulated memories and decide who he really is.

The narrative is steered by Eisner‑award winner Michael W. Conrad, whose dialogue balances intrigue with emotional weight. Caitlin Yarsky provides both interior art and the cover, delivering a sleek, surreal visual language that mirrors Jace’s mental gymnastics. For collectors and story‑first readers alike, this issue sets a high bar for the upcoming arc.

If the mind‑bending premise grabs you, consider sampling the broader Dark Horse Magic line—titles like the earlier “Magic: The Gathering – Secret Histories” explore other Planeswalkers in similarly haunted territory. Those stories complement Jace’s journey and flesh out the multiversal stakes.

Pick up the first issue and step into a world where memory is both weapon and weakness; the rest of the series promises to keep the mystery alive.