BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at the brand new Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe #1. 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, bring a brand new chapter to life in this sprawling saga.

The origins of the legendary Black Axe are revealed in this prequel story set in the earliest point in the Mouse Guard history. Adventure with the ancient weapon’s first mouse wielder and champion, Bardrick, as he sets off on an epic quest of good versus evil!

Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe #1 features main cover art by series artist Gabriel Rodríguez, and variant covers by David Petersen, celebrated artist Goñi Montes, and a limited BOOM! Studios Direct Reserve exclusive variant by Derek Laufman! The debut comes to shops March 19, 2025.