This Wednesday, May 7th, BOOM! Studios is set to release MOUSE GUARD: Dawn of the Black Axe #2 (of 3).
There are few series as lauded and beloved as David Petersen’s Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mouse Guard. Now, in celebration of the 20th anniversaries of both Mouse Guard and BOOM! Studios, David Petersen, along with Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodríguez (Locke & Key), bring a brand new chapter to life in this sprawling saga with MOUSE GUARD: Dawn of the Black Axe.
Here’s a look at the covers, storylines, and preview pages for
BOOM! Studios’ new releases this Wednesday on New Comic Book Day…
MOUSE GUARD: Dawn of the Black Axe #2 (of 3)
Written by David Petersen
Art by Gabriel Rodriguez
Colors by David Petersen
Letters by David Petersen
Covers & Cover Artists:
Gabriel Rodriguez (Cover A)
David Petersen (Cover B)
Kevin Eastman & David Petersen (Cover C – Full Art Variant)
The origin story of the Black Axe continues!
Bardrick, the first wielder of the Axe, continues his campaign against the serpents surrounding the mouse territories, but even he can’t be everywhere at once… The legendary weapon-bearer must serve his duty, but can he truly manage it all on his lonesome?!
About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences.
Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, The Woods, Giant Days, Klaus, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties.
BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century Fox for film and with 20th Television for the small screen. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.
