Mouse Guard Series Book 3 The Black Axe Hardcover: ISBN-10: 1936393069 ISBN-13: 978-1936393060 216 pages Published July 2013. Set in 1115, The Black Axe is a prequel to Fall 1152 and follows Celanawe, then a young Guardmouse, and his quest to the island of Ildur to retrieve the Black Axe, a legendary weapon, with companions Em of Appleloft and Conrad. The Black Axe, Issue 6 (Jan 2013) Mouse Guard: The Black Axe is an all-ages graphic novel by David Petersen and the third volume in the Mouse Guard series.
Included are velum overlay pages to replicate the technique David used to create the weather effects in the series. There are some blatant references (or some might say ripped off elements) from the lord of the rings, to the point where the black axe becomes more than just an axe… but I guess that it's hard to avoid that trap in this genre.1000 numbered copies of a slipcased oversized edition of The Black Axe were produced in a way to showcase David Petersen’s inked artwork at its original size. If you don’t want to read something overly deep and complex this is perfec The cute and brutal Mouse adventure continues or lets say expands and I am glad! You gotta love the art and detail put into this, sure the writing is a bit shallow but we are talking about mice here. There are some blatant references (or some might say ripped off elements) from the lord of the rings, to the point where the black axe becomes more than just an axe… but I guess that it's hard to avoid that trap in this genre.
It sounds silly, but let me assure you, it's not nearly as silly as it sounds. MoreThink of Lord of the Rings, mixed up with a bit of Game of Thrones with maybe even a dash of The Odyssey.with mice as the main characters. In June, 2013, a single volume collecting all six issues was published.If you don’t want to read something overly deep and complex this is perfect to just switch off and get entertained. The 6th and final issue was published in February, 2013. It is a six issue mini-series that began in December 2010.
It sounds silly, but let me assure you, it's not nearly as silly as it sounds. The quest is a time honored traditio Think of Lord of the Rings, mixed up with a bit of Game of Thrones with maybe even a dash of The Odyssey.with mice as the main characters. This serves as a prequel to the very first Mouse Guard series, and we get to see a great quest.
You still may not like it, but there's a good chance you will be pleasantly surprised.UPDATE: I did a re-read of this one and was shocked at just how much emotion was in this story. Really helps tell the story the right way.It's probably hard to see how stories starring mice could be as good as people say it is, but the only way for you to find out is to try it for yourself. As always, the art is fantastic and the coloring is great. The quest is a time honored tradition of great fantasy, and this series lives up to it. This serves as a prequel to the very first Mouse Guard series, and we get to see a great quest.
In this prequel Celanawe, the Black Axe, tells the story he promised to tell Lieam.the story of how he came by the Black Axe. Pretty deep for what at first glance looks like a children's book, but actually has much broader appeal.moreARC provided by NetGalley The Mouse Guard has faced one of it’s greatest challenges, treason from within, and managed to survive thanks to the actions of other brave mice of the guard…and the Black Axe a lost hero. The fact the characters were talking animals only made this more impressive.
Celanawe is a one of the guard, one of the bravest there is, and is happy to serve for as long as he is able. In this prequel Celanawe, the Black Axe, tells the story he promised to tell Lieam.the story of how he came by the Black Axe. Until a relative, Em, comes to take him on a jou ARC provided by NetGalleyThe Mouse Guard has faced one of it’s greatest challenges, treason from within, and managed to survive thanks to the actions of other brave mice of the guard…and the Black Axe a lost hero.
In this book David brings his skill to depicting some of the larger four legged hunters for the first time. Beautiful watercolor drawings that just capture enough detail in the characters and their surrounding to make them seem real, especially the depiction of the fur of all of the various creatures that appear. Don’t get me wrong the story is great as well, but the artwork is still stunning. Only Celanawe can wield the axe, but can he find it in time?The artwork is probably my favorite part of this story. An ancient weapon of the mouse guard and one that is needed once again to help defend the kingdom.
David creates a pace to the tale that is pitch perfect, always making you want more. This is still the type of book that I can just sit down with for hours on end and look at all of the details in the illustrations.This again is a gripping tale and has just the right mix of drama to keep readers interested without being overwhelming with so much going on. The little movements as they try to make their way silently away from the weasels are done fantastically. I don’t think I’ve discussed it before, but David captures the movement of the characters well…those little details that help the characters feel real and alive that help us connect with them better. I especially like the level of detail in the duck that shows up to help them escape, it’s absolutely beautifully done.
Even thou it centres around mice, it is not silly but serious. If you are interested in a fantasy book with medieval theme and adventures, look no further. The story itself is straightforward but does have good plotting, pacing and emotions. The book can be read as a standalone. I can’t wait to read the next volume in the series.moreThe best book yet in the series, fantastic illustrations and an engaging story.
Personally, I loved the foxes that appear in this volume, they're stunningly beautiful (and such a sad part of the story).The story is excellent too. David Petersen's work is much cleaner and more detailed now and that makes the story even better. The art is much improved since Mouse Guard: Fall 1152. It was worth the wait, I think The Black Axe is possibly the best Moust Guard story yet. T I've waited a long time for all the issues to be out so I could read them in succession (two years and three months for six issues!).
This is my first exposure to the world of Mouse Axe, but I was struck by such a well written story. When Celanawe is sent on a quest with the elder Em, it takes him on a journey over land and sea that will leave him forever changed. The world is populated by many intelligent animals, including the dangerous ferrets and foxes. MoreCelanawe is a mouse and a trusted guard in the medieval world of Mouse Guard. I'm glad I did, because this has definitely become an outstanding series now.Looking forward to the next Legends of the Guard series, and whatever comes next in the narrative!. I liked the first volume well enough to carry on reading the series, even though I felt the first volume was good but not outstanding.
This book works as a stand alone. When Celanawe is sent on a quest with the elder Em, it takes him on a journey over land and sea that will leave him forever changed.This is my first exposure to the world of Mouse Axe, but I was struck by such a well written story. The world is populated by many intelligent animals, including the dangerous ferrets and foxes. There are references to previous stories, but I was able to j Celanawe is a mouse and a trusted guard in the medieval world of Mouse Guard.
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