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Katie McGrath with Magazine

The Merlin Magazines were published alongside the TV series by two different publishers.

In September 2011, Attic Brand Media launched the official Merlin magazine. The title fell victim to the company going into administration after just one issue, but that wasn’t the end of publishing for the series.

Before Attic Brand Media’s title launch, Titan Magazines featured Merlin in its Totally… magazine, a publication with a generic “umbrella” title that enabled it to spotlight various shows and new films.

In Oct 2010, Merlin featured in Totally… No. 4, and Titan returned to covering the show in Issue 19, published in December 2011 – utilising commissioned material for Attic Media’s second issue of their title, including the comic strip written by Damian Kelleher and drawn by Lee Carey; and also headlined the series in Totally… No. 30, one of the last issues of the title, published in December 2012.

Each issue included posters, puzzles, free gifts and, with the exception of the first Merlin-devoted issue (presumably because, at that point, Attic Brand Media’s license precluded their use), original comic strips, all featuring that issue’s chosen topic. During the development of Attic Brand Media’s publication, several artists were considered to draw the comic strip, including Smuzz, whose credits encompass work on 2000AD‘s “ABC Warriors” and the independently-published Crucible saga.


Totally... Issue 4: The Adventures of Merlin

Totally... Merlin! Titan Magazines -4

Published by Titan Magazines Cover date 30th October 2010

Summary: Welcome to Camelot! Enter the magical world of Merlin. Uncover secrets about the characters and delve into the murky history of some of Camelot’s mysterious visitors. Meet villains and heroes, deadly beasts and ethereal creatures in this must-have guide for all Merlin fans. Discover: Secrets about each character. Pages from Merlin’s book of Spells.

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Availability: Out of Print.


Merlin Magazine: Issue One

Merlin Official Magazine (Attic Media)

Published by Attic Brand Media Cover date 9th September 2011

Summary: We hope you have a great time exploring the pages of your Merlin magazine. Check out our guide to the story so far, including a few teasers of what's coming up, on page 10. Make sure you enter our fantastic competitions on pages 20 and 46 where you can win a Merlin goody bag and a set of books. Enjoy the magazine!

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Availability: Out of Print.


Totally... Issue 19: The Adventures of Merlin

Totally-19-Merlin

Published by Titan Magazines Cover date 29th December 2011

Summary: A new issue of the official Merlin magazine is here! Totally...Merlin is packed with amazing exclusives, including loads of unseen pictures, tons of backstage secrets and stacks of all-star interviews! Plus, there's an all-new Merlin comic strip adventure! Includes Free gifts: Sticky Serket, Badge Set and Merlin Keyring! Merlin news The only place to come for the latest inside information on Merlin - including news of plans for a big-screen version of the show! Access All Areas! Join us as we sneak behind the scenes of Merlin to find out what Colin Morgan gets up to on a typical day... Plus, enter our competition to win a trip to the Merlin set for you and your family! Making Magic! Ever wondered how the fantastic effects in Merlin are made? Well, we've got the lowdown for you... Plus, meet the talented people who help make the magic. Merlin Comic! A brand new Merlin comic strip that you can only read in the official Totally... Merlin magazine. Check out the all-new adventure 'Serpent Trap!' Queen Of Hearts Angel Coulby spills the beans about the new series, playing Gwen, and Colin's secret talent... Plus: Win increbible one-of-a-kind prizes including a trip to the Merlin set, a signed Merlin script and Arthur's gloves! Plus, win Merlin calendars, Merlin Top Trumps games, signed series four DVDs, signed Merlin stamp sets, magic sets and Ranger's Apprentice books! Camelot's King: We catch up with Bradley James to find out about his friendship with Merlin A-Z of Merlin: Check out our 26 facts about the spellbinding show... Make your own Merlin mask! Quiz! What's your Merlin IQ? Lots of Merlin puzzles and activities! Double-sided pull-out poster.

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Availability: Out of Print.


Totally Issue 30: The Adventures of Merlin

Totally-30-Merlin

Published by Titan Magazines Cover date 13th December 2012

Welcome to this fantastic issue of Merlin Magazine! This issue is bursting at the seams! There are loads of exclusive interviews with the stars of the show! Great posters, puzzles and brilliant competitions! Meet the Knights who are ready to reveal much, much more. Let the fun commence! Here's what's inside: Merlin’s Magic Moment! Colin Morgan and Bradley James spills the beans on what the new series has in store for us and we get the scoop on Morgana’s meanness! Merlin News! Read about the latest Merlin news, including: the Facebook game, a comic-con exclusive and meet fans from around the world! Comic Quest A four-page magical comic adventure! Win Win Win!! Win loads of Merlin Goodies, up to 50 prizes to give away, including: signed scripts, signed artwork, action figures, dvds and postcards! Plus: Cool poster! Awesome puzzles and games! Exclusive interviews! Merlin’s magic potions & spells!

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Availability: Out of Print.

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