Mouse Guard and Other Stories: A Free Comic Book Day Hardcover Anthology

A 2012 Free Comic Book Day hardcover from Archaia Studios Press, this anthology collects the first chapter of David Petersen's Mouse Guard story "The Black Axe" alongside short works by other creators. The volume serves as a generous introduction to Petersen's beloved medieval mouse world, pairing his detailed, naturalistic art with a taste of the larger series' adventurous tone. It's a single-issue sampler that highlights the craft and charm of one of independent comics' most distinctive fantasy voices.