The Magic Order V Collected
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The Magic Order V Collected

Writer: Mark Millar Artist: Matteo Buffagni Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Trade Paperback: October 8, 2025, $19.99 Issues: 6, Issue Reviews: 31
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Soon to be a major Netflix live action series, the fifth volume of The Magic Order concludes the smash hit adult fantasy story about a family of wizards who look after the world and protect us from the creatures lurking in the dark.

A lifetime of bad decisions finally catches up with the woman who protects the entire world from the forces of darkness.

They’ve protected mankind for a thousand years, but one by one they’ve been picked off by their enemies since Cordelia Moonstone used black magic and now she’s the last wizard standing as they make their final push. This has been an astonishing series, this final more

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    Plot
    The Order is attacked by the mysterious Fellowship of the Bell, a society led by the chilling Samuel Mott. They need to perform an incredibly perverse ritual involving a bell, and for that, they need Cordelia to be distracted. To achieve this, they put a price on her head.

    Cordelia is constantly attacked by various magical assassins, and she also has little time left, as she is under a curse after summoning a forbidden spell using Orichalcum (Read Volume 1). But she is not alone; she fully trusts the sorcerer Clyde, who is tormented by demons that reside within him. His powers are immense and surpass those of any other sorcerer.

    This final installment plays with the themes of hope and the impossibility of facing an opponent who is several steps ahead in their plan.

    The magical fight sequences in this volume are AMAZING.

    Mark Millar unleashes his creativity again in this installment, adorning the story with cool and original magical spells and techniques. This final volume spectacularly concludes the saga, where everything connects perfectly with the other four volumes, showcasing Cordelia's story of redemption and overcoming adversity. Every loose end is explained, and it becomes clear that everything was part of a brilliant plan.

    This collection includes all the alternate covers from The Magic Order Volume 5 #1-6.

    Art
    With detailed and dynamic artwork, Matteo captures the world of mystery, magic, and horror that Millar has built, solidifying the foundations of a universe where several artists have left their powerful mark. The color palette creates a balance between warm and cool colors, resulting in mesmerizing transitions.

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