The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the return of David Petersenfor their 14th annual show, taking place September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center.Petersen, who is best known for his work on Mouse Guard, an ongoing collection of mini-series published by Archaia Studios, is a cartoonist children’s book illustrator who began his career in 2004 with the release of Voices – a self-published anthology from ComiXpress. Possessing a distinctive art style reminiscent of A.A. Milne, Petersen has worked on such comics as The Dark Crystal, Snowy Valentine, and Muppets & Fairytales from Archaia, as well as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series from IDW. His artwork also graced the cover for the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con program, as well as the show-exclusive t-shirt.

In 2008, David won the Eisners for Best Publication for Kids (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 & Winter 1152) and Best Graphic Album – Reprint (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 Hardcover). In 2010, he was nominated for a Harvey Award for Best Artist (Mouse Guard: Winter 1152).

Petersen joins already announced guests: Mark Buckingham; Frank Cho; Dave Gibbons; Adam Hughes; Barry Kitson; Paul Levitz; Mike Mignola; George Perez; Chris Samnee; Louise Simonson; Walt Simonson; Allison Sohn; and Mark Waid.