Mouse Guard

In this lovingly crafted medieval fantasy from Cross Cult, David Petersen's Mouse Guard (2008–2014) follows the brave mice of the Guard as they protect their fellow rodents from predators and the harsh elements. Petersen's intricate, watercolor-style art brings a richly detailed world to life, with Stefan Pannor co-writing the three-issue series. A standout in modern anthropomorphic adventure, it's a quiet, beautifully realized epic that earned its place in the genre through sheer artistry and world-building.