Mouse Guard Winter #4

The wait is over! I really appreciate all the patience the fans have shown and I hope you all enjoy Issue #4. Jesse Glenn, who composed the music for the Ballad of the Ivory Lass, also recorded a version where he performed the lyrics as well.

So here for download is the MP3: Ballad of the Ivory Lass

Mouse Guard Issue #4

I have word both from Diamond and ASP that the long delayed Issue 4 of Mouse Guard will be in stores Nov 26th! This is my favorite issue to-date, has my favorite cover, and features Mouse Guard music!

Speaking of which, I will make the MP3 of the ballad (performed by Jesse Glenn, the real life Kenzie) available here next Wed. once the issue is in stores.

So re-read Issues 1-3 of Winter (you may need the refresher, I certainly did!) and check back here Wed. for that special download.

Another note on ASP and Mouse Guard. The latest release date for the RPG is Dec. 24th, and the Limited Ed. Slipcase B&W hardcover is slated for release at the New York Comic Con in Feb.

Mouse Guard takes home 2 Eisners!!

I am proud to announce that Mouse Guard won in both categories that is was nominated for:

-Best Publication for Kids (Fall 1152 & Winter 1152)

-Best Graphic Album - Reprint (Fall 1152 Hardcover)

Last year after winning the Russ Manning at the Eisner awards I leaned in to Julia pointed to an Esiner globe and said "someday I want one of those". Who knew it would be so soon!

Thanks to everyone who voted and supported Mouse Guard!

ForeWord's Book of the Year Awards
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 won bronze in ForeWord Magazine's annual awards in the Graphic Novel category! This is the fifth straight year that an ASP book has won in the category:
**Gold Medal (2003): ARTESIA
**Silver Medal (2004): ARTESIA AFIRE
**Honorable Mention (2005): THE LONE AND LEVEL SANDS
**Bronze Award (2006): ROBOTIKA
**Bronze Award (2007): Mouse Guard Fall 1152
It is a huge honor and I thank the folks at ASP and the folks at ForeWord Magazine!!

By now fans of Mouse Guard have had a chance to see the news about ASP’s restructuring. Obviously, I have known about it for a while now, but waited for the news to go public before talking about it.

As one of the earlier additions to the ASP family, I’ve had many interactions with Aki Liao over the years and while I will miss him, I can see that this will be a positive change for the company. I still strongly believe in the vision, quality, and talent Mark Smylie has brought to ASP.

"What does this mean about future Mouse Guard issues and hardcovers?" you may be asking. I have no plans to move Mouse Guard to another publisher. Once the restructuring is complete Mouse Guard will be back on track. I apologize for the delays thus far and hope that the fans can bear with us. The coming weeks should give us a better idea of the timeline for upcoming releases.
No matter what, I am fully committed to creating more Mouse Guard and getting it into the fans hands as soon as possible.

I am thrilled to announce that Mouse Guard has been nominated for two Eisner Awards this year!!

Best Publication for Kids
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 and Mouse Guard: Winter 1152
Best Graphic Album—Reprint
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152, by David Petersen (Archaia)

I am truly honored!

Winter 1152 #3 On Sale Today!

After the long delay, the third issue is hitting stores.
Thank you all for your patience.
Artwork from this issue is available.