Dark Mage
Jae-Sin Kang
- Mangaka
- Jae-Sin Kang
- First published
- 2005
- Status
- Cancelled
- Original language
- Korean
- Genres
- Historical · Action · Martial Arts · Fantasy
- Content rating
- Safe
Where to find one
Search for Dark Mage on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Dark Mage was originally published as a web novel by Jae-Sin Kang, emerging during the early 2000s when the Korean fantasy genre was beginning to shift from traditional literature to digital platforms. The narrative follows a protagonist who is reincarnated into a fantasy world, blending elements of martial arts with Western-style necromancy. This convergence of tropes helped define the progression fantasy archetype that would later become a staple of the K-novel market.
The physical volume releases followed the success of the digital serial, catering to readers who sought tangible collections of their favorite online stories. The design aesthetic typically favors dark, atmospheric cover art that emphasizes the protagonist's magical abilities and the series' grim tone. While the series was a significant influence on the isekai and power-fantasy genres within South Korea, its legacy is primarily anchored in its role as a bridge between foundational web serials and the expansive modern manhwa landscape.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Dark Mage
Dark Mage is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Jae-Sin Kang. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Dark Mage on collecto.rs?
Dark Mage doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Dark Mage?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Dark Mage catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Dark Mage is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
