There was only one issue of Mouse Guard left when I went to the comic shop, so I picked it up. It is a lovely all-ages comic. When I first saw the cover image of a mouse in a cape holding a sword I was wondering how similar it might be to the Redwall books, but other than having mice with weapons there aren’t too many similarities between the two works.
The mice have guards to keep them protected as they go about their business in the wood. Mouse Guard opens with the mysterious disappearance of a grain merchant who was traveling alone. Three intrepid members of the Mouse Guard named Lieam, Kenzie, and Saxon set out to investigate. David Petersen’s art is richly detailed, you can take a look at previews for the first and second issues on the Archaia Studios web site. Check it out!
6:21 pm on March 6th, 2006 1
This is a very well done book. Lot of good buzz out there for it too which is good consideirng its independent. After reading it I don’t know if I would say ‘all-ages’ but certainly tweens and up.
7:07 pm on March 6th, 2006 2
You’re right, it might be a little violent for very young kids.