Mandrake the Magician Volume 1 (of 2)! Reprints Mandrake the Magician (1966) Issues 1-5! After studying in a magic school at Tibet, Mandrake learned the power of hypnotizing people just by looking at them, making them see whatever he wants them to. Unlike his brother, however, he uses this power for good, often aiding the police in catching harder-than-usual villains and criminals. He is the boyfriend of Princess Narda, and best friend of Lothar, "the strongest man in the world". Softcover Premium Color.