This is the ultra-rare first issue of The Duelist, the official Magic: the Gathering magazine produced by Wizards of the Coast. The first issue, published in early 1994, had an extremely small print run because Wizards didn't know how it would fare in the marketplace. Thus, it is one of the most sought-after Magic collectibles ever produced. This baby is so rare that Wizards of the Coast used to sell color photocopies as part of its back issue sales.
We have found a small stash of mint condition copies of this rare piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Coming in at 52 full-color pages, there is a lot of Magic lore to uncover in these pages.
The Duelist: An Inaugural Address, by Peter Adkison
Murmurs from Dominia, by Lisa Stevens
A History of the Arabian Nights, by Beverly Marshall Saling
The Expanding Universe: The Philosophy of Expansion Sets, by Richard Garfield
A Conversation with Richard Garfield
Five Player Magic, by Mose Wingert
Circles of Protection, by Chris Page
An Interview with Artist Anson Maddocks
Lost in the Shuffle, by Richard Garfield
Magic Conundrums, by Dave Howell
According to Mr. Pling
What's New? with Phil and Dixie, by Phil Foglio
Upcoming Releases
Ask Toad
Duel for Dominia, by Steve Bishop
Duelists' Convocation News, by Steve Bishop
Collector's Corner
This may very well be the last time you will be able to buy this rare, historic issue in mint condition. Get your piece of history today!
