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Mouse Guard
Dawn of the Black Axe #1
2025
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4.07
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The origins of the legendary Black Axe are revealed for the very first time! In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, experience the earliest tale in Mouse Guard history... Adventure with the ancient weapon’s first mouse wielder and champion, Bardrick, as he sets off on an epic quest in the newest installment of the Harvey Award-winning series by Mouse Guard creator David Petersen and Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodríguez (Locke & Key)!

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Author

David Petersen
David Petersen
Author · 23 books

Note: There are more than one David Petersen on GR's database. For catch-all profile, see here (dissambiguated via 7 spaces). David Petersen was born in 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David won the 2007 Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer. In 2008, David won the Eisners for Best Publication for Kids (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 & Winter 1152) and Best Graphic Album – Reprint (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 Hardcover). He is the creator of the Mouse Guard series and is excited to be working on projects he dearly loves doing. David and his wife Julia reside in Michigan with their dog Autumn.

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