Mouth Guard returns in March with Mouth Guard: Dawn of the Black Ax by David Petersen and Gabriel Rodriguez. The first issue will be published on March 19, 2025.
“Writing this Mouthguard lore about the forging of the Black Ax, and doing it at the same time as it is handed over to Bardrick (the first of 11 wielders), with the wonderful Gabriel Rodriguez portraying The Dawn of the Black Ax “It was a thrill to be able to do that,” he said. David Petersen, the creator of the mouthguard. “He goes above and beyond with his inked pages and storytelling, but I just keep coloring and trying to do it justice. I started putting my name forward for this spinoff project. When Gabe was at the top of my list, I put it off for a long time until his schedule was open. I didn’t want to do this first project with anyone else.
So what is “Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Ax”?
The origins of the legendary Black Ax are revealed in this prequel story set at the earliest point in the Mouse Guard’s history. Embark on an epic adventure of good and evil with Bardrick, the first mouse wielder and champion of ancient weapons.
“I plan to continue working on the next volume in the main Mouthguard series, ‘The Weasel War of 1149’, but this is a great addition to many other Mouthguard books like this one where you can explore other past users.” We developed Black Ax with exciting and extremely talented collaborators like Gabe, which we hope will be the first of its kind.”
“I’ve been a fan of his work since I first saw his amazing Mouth Guard book. We met and became instant friends,” says Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel. Rodriguez said. “Nearly 10 years ago, we began dreaming of collaborating on the story of the first wielder of the mythical Black Ax. That dream has finally come true and we are thrilled to share it with you, our loyal Mouse Guard readers. I am humbled, grateful and excited.”
Check out the preview below.
Los Angeles, CA (December 19, 2024) – Few series are as admired and beloved as Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling David Petersen’s Mouth Guard. Now, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of both Mouse Guard and BOOM!, studio David Petersen, along with Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Rodriguez (Rock & Key), have released MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AXE brings a new chapter to this vast story.
The origins of the legendary Black Ax are revealed in this prequel story set at the earliest point in the Mouse Guard’s history. Embark on an epic adventure of good and evil with Bardrick, the first mouse wielder and champion of ancient weapons.
“Writing this Mouthguard lore about the forging of the Black Ax, and doing it at the same time as it is handed over to Bardrick (the first of 11 wielders), with the wonderful Gabriel Rodriguez portraying The Dawn of the Black Ax “It was a thrill to be able to do that,” he said. David Petersen, the creator of the mouthguard. “He goes above and beyond with his inked pages and storytelling, but I just keep coloring and trying to do it justice. I started putting my name forward for this spinoff project. When Gabe was at the top of my list, I put it off for a long time until his schedule was open and I didn’t want to do this first project with anyone else.
“I plan to continue working on the next volume in the main Mouthguard series, ‘The Weasel War of 1149’, but this is a great addition to many other Mouthguard books like this one where you can explore other past users.” We developed Black Ax with exciting and extremely talented collaborators like Gabe, which we hope will be the first of its kind.”
“I’ve been a fan of his work since I first saw his amazing Mouth Guard book. We met and became instant friends,” says Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel. Rodriguez said. “Nearly 10 years ago, we began dreaming of collaborating on the story of the first wielder of the mythical Black Ax. That dream has finally come true and we are thrilled to share it with you, our loyal Mouse Guard readers. I am humbled, grateful and excited.”
MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AX #1 features main cover art by series artist Gabriel Rodriguez and variant covers by Mouse Guard creator David Petersen and renowned artist Goni Montez (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) It is recorded.
MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AX is BOOM!’s latest release. Created by award-winning studio Archaia. Home to inspiring graphic novels such as Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Ryan North, and Albert Monteith. “The Dark Sacrifice” by Roxanne Gay, Tracy Lynn-Oliver, and Rebecca Kirby. Big Black: Stand at Attica by Frank “Big Black” Smith, Jared Reinmuth, Améziane. “The Killer” by Mats and Luc Jacamon. We Served the People, by Emei Brel. “The New World” by David Jesús Vignoli. “Eighty Days” by AC Esguerra. Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure by Jeff Jensen and George Schall;The Short While by Jeremy Soles;About Betty’s Boob by Vero Cazot and Julie Rocheleau. Flavor Girls by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky; I’m Still Alive by Roberto Saviano and Assaf Hanukkah. Licensed series including Saba Tahir’s Embers in the Ashes. Lev Grossman’s “The Magicians”. and Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Storyteller, and Labyrinth.
MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AX #1 will be available in comic shops on March 19, 2025. You can pre-order it at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers such as Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.
Follow up on MOUSE GUARD: DAWN OF THE BLACK AX and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.
