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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.

Universe

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

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 Roleplaying Game, of which there is a revised edition and a collected box-set available.

Did you know...

Creator David Petersen often streams his Mouse Guard work on Twitch? You can check out his channel here.

Upcoming release

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.

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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.
+{{Header|title=Universe}}
+''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 (faction)|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.
+{{Header|title=Reading Guide}}
+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: The Weasel War of 1149|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 [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]]''.
+Finally, Petersen and [[Luke Crane]] have developed a successful, table-top ''[[Mouse Guard: Roleplaying Game|Roleplaying Game]]'', of which there is a revised edition and a collected box-set available.</div>
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+Fall 1152 Hardcover.png|''[[Fall 1152]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_Fall_1152
+Winter 1152 Hardcover.png|''[[Winter 1152]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_Winter_1152
+The Black Axe Hardcover.png|''[[Mouse Guard: The Black Axe]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_The_Black_Axe
+Legends Volume 1 Hardcover.png|''[[Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard Volume One|Legends of the Guard Volume I]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_Legends_of_the_Guard_Volume_One
+Legends Volume 2 cover.jpg|''[[Legends of the Guard Volume Two|Legends of the Guard Volume II]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_Legends_of_the_Guard_Volume_Two
+Legends Volume 3 cover.png|''[[Legends of the Guard Volume Three|Legends of the Guard Volume III]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_Legends_of_the_Guard_Volume_Three
+Baldwin-cover.jpg|''[[Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales]]''|link=Mouse_Guard:_Baldwin_the_Brave_and_Other_Tales
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+{{Header|title=Did you know...}}
+[[File:Twitch Logo.png|right|50px|link=https://www.twitch.tv/davidpetersen/]]
+Creator David Petersen often streams his ''Mouse Guard'' work on Twitch? You can check out his channel [https://www.twitch.tv/davidpetersen/ here].
+{{Header|title=Upcoming release}}
+[[File:Weasel war A.png|right|110px]]
+'''''[[Mouse Guard: The 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.
+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.
+[[Mouse Guard: The Weasel War of 1149|Read more...]]
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+'''[[Conrad]]''' was a male mouse, a sailor, and a member of the Mouse Guard. Conrad joined the Guard late in his life, and, as a natural-born loner, was stationed at the isolated, northern outpost of Calogero.
+Conrad was likely born sometime before 1100. His father, Strom, was a merchant sailor in the North Sea trade, whose success led to his appointment as Captain's Captain of Port Sumac. Conrad learned his ship-faring and bartering skills from Strom.
+[[Conrad|Read more...]]
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