Mouse Guard Dawn of the Black Axe #3 CVR B David

by David Petersen

Bardrick’s quest to protect the Lockhaven and mouse territories from the surrounding serpents comes to a thrilling conclusion! Will the Black Axe’s first wielder be able to complete his task before the poison flowing through his veins claims his life? And who shall come to his aid in his hour of need?! Celebrate Mouse Guard’s triumphant return with the final issue of this prequel adventure from series creator David Petersen and celebrated artist Gabriel Rodríguez (Locke & Key).

32 pages, Comic

Published June 18, 2025

About the author

Note: There are more than one David Petersen on GR's database. For catch-all profile, see here (dissambiguated via 7 spaces).

David Petersen was born in 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David won the 2007 Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer. 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). He is the creator of the Mouse Guard series and is excited to be working on projects he dearly loves doing. David and his wife Julia reside in Michigan with their dog Autumn.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Conclusion of the Black Axe saga. Can he out survive the poison coursing through his veins to complete his mission?