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| + | '''''Mouse Guard''''' is a graphic novels series created by American author and illustrator [[David Petersen]], and published through [[Archaia|Archaia / BOOM!]]. First published in 2006, the series now comprises multiple books which have won numerous awards. The series is made distinctive by its unusual square (8" × 8") format. |
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| + | ''Mouse Guard'' is set in a North American-esque universe without humans, and where animals possess complex language, and some species culture and technology — although none have advanced further than what we call the "medieval" era. |
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| − | '''[[Mouse Guard Books|Mouse Guard]]''' is a critically-acclaimed, all-ages series of graphic novels created by American author/illustrator [[David Petersen]], which is currently published through [[Archaia Entertainment]]. Entries in the main series are six issues long and are eventually published as a hardcover book complete with covers, guides and assorted extras. So far, two hardcovers have been published; ''[[Fall 1152]]'' and ''[[Winter 1152]]'', with the third volume, ''[[The Black Axe]]'', already onto its fifth issue. An anthology mini-series, ''[[Legends of the Guard Volume 1|Legends of the Guard]]'', has also been published, with a second volume of spin-off like tales expected sometime in 2013. A ''[[Mouse Guard RPG|Role-Playing-Game]]'' based of the world of Mouse Guard was released in late 2008, featuring an engine created by [[Luke Crane]] and original illustrations by Petersen himself. |
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| + | There are three main entries in the ''Mouse Guard'' series: ''[[Mouse Guard: Fall 1152|Fall 1152]]'', ''[[Mouse Guard: Winter 1152|Winter 1152]]'' and ''[[Mouse Guard: The Black Axe|The Black Axe]]''. Each series comprises six, 24-page issues and is now published in a collected hardcover format including extras such as prologues, epilogues and lore guides. A fourth volume, ''[[Mouse Guard: Weasel War of 1149|Weasel War of 1149]]'' is currently in production. |
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| + | A spin-off series known as ''Legends of the Guard'' has also seen the release of three volumes. These shorter entries ran for four issues each, being anthologies in which other authors and illustrators are invited to create short tales of mouse folklore, with Petersen providing a narrative flow between stories. |
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| + | Petersen has released several in-universe ''Mouse Guard'' short stories for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Comic_Book_Day Free Comic Book Day], many of which have been collected in the short anthology collection ''[[Mouse Guard: Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales|Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales]]''. |
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| + | Finally, Petersen and [[Luke Crane]] have developed a successful, table-top ''[[Mouse Guard: Role Playing Game|Role Playing Game]]'', of which there is a revised edition and a collected box-set available.</div> |
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| − | Yes, I would love to see Mouse Guard on the big screen! |
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| − | I would rather have an episodic TV series than an actual movie. |
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| − | No, I prefer Mouse Guard as a comic series and think that the magic of Petersen's world would be lost by a video adaption. |
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| + | Creator David Petersen often streams his ''Mouse Guard'' work on Twitch? You can check out his channel [https://www.twitch.tv/davidpetersen/ here]. |
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| + | '''''[[Mouse Guard: Weasel War of 1149|Weasel War of 1149]]''''' is the working title for the upcoming fourth entry in the main Mouse Guard series. Set in 1149, the book will cover the Mouse Guard's war against an invasive force of Darkheather weasels.''<nowiki/>'' |
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| − | :'''[[Elymis]]''' was a quiet, male [[Mice|mouse]] and a member of the [[Mouse Guard (Faction)|Guard]]. He was usually found in [[Sienna]]'s patrol. Being a skilled scout, Elymis often went ahead of his party, moving silently and observing all signs, sounds and smells which may have helped guide their group away - or in some cases - towards predators and danger. |
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| + | '''[[Gwendolyn]]''' was a female mouse and a Matriarch of the Mouse Guard from 1141 onwards. |
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| + | Gwendolyn faced many challenges in her early years as Matriarch. In 1149, she led the Mouse Guard in war against an invasive force of weasels from Darkheather; and in the fall of 1152 she resisted an attempted coup d'état by Midnight, a former Guardmouse. |
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Revision as of 09:50, 17 May 2020
A database for David Petersen's Mouse Guard series, which anyone can edit.
279 articles since opening on 24 January 2010
Mouse Guard is a graphic novels series created by American author and illustrator David Petersen, and published through Archaia / BOOM!. First published in 2006, the series now comprises multiple books which have won numerous awards. The series is made distinctive by its unusual square (8" × 8") format.
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Mouse Guard is set in a North American-esque universe without humans, and where animals possess complex language, and some species culture and technology — although none have advanced further than what we call the "medieval" era.
The mouse is one such species, and it builds its hidden settlements throughout the Mouse Territories, struggling to survive between the dual threats of predators and adverse weather. The selfless group known as the Mouse Guard patrols the open country between settlements, protecting the common mouse from these dangers. The Mouse Guard series follows various Guardmice, their adventures, and their sacrifices in carrying out this most important of tasks.
| Reading Guide |
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There are three main entries in the Mouse Guard series: Fall 1152, Winter 1152 and The Black Axe. Each series comprises six, 24-page issues and is now published in a collected hardcover format including extras such as prologues, epilogues and lore guides. A fourth volume, Weasel War of 1149 is currently in production.
A spin-off series known as Legends of the Guard has also seen the release of three volumes. These shorter entries ran for four issues each, being anthologies in which other authors and illustrators are invited to create short tales of mouse folklore, with Petersen providing a narrative flow between stories.
Petersen has released several in-universe Mouse Guard short stories for Free Comic Book Day, many of which have been collected in the short anthology collection Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales.
Finally, Petersen and Luke Crane have developed a successful, table-top Role Playing Game, of which there is a revised edition and a collected box-set available.
| Did you know... |
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Creator David Petersen often streams his Mouse Guard work on Twitch? You can check out his channel here.
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Weasel War of 1149 is the working title for the upcoming fourth entry in the main Mouse Guard series. Set in 1149, the book will cover the Mouse Guard's war against an invasive force of Darkheather weasels.
Mouse Guard author and illustrator David Petersen has begun working on the story, but, as of April 2020, there is no release date set for the first issue.
As of April 2020, the Weasel War of 1149 is scheduled to be divided into eight issues — the longest Mouse Guard graphic novel to date — which will be divided into two hardcover volumes.
Read more...
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Gwendolyn was a female mouse and a Matriarch of the Mouse Guard from 1141 onwards.
Gwendolyn faced many challenges in her early years as Matriarch. In 1149, she led the Mouse Guard in war against an invasive force of weasels from Darkheather; and in the fall of 1152 she resisted an attempted coup d'état by Midnight, a former Guardmouse.