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Liked It “Wow, wonderful! This comic series hearkens back to my childhood reading of the "Redwall" series and "Watership Down". Fans of those novels will surely enjoy this. |
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“Wow, wonderful! This comic series hearkens back to my childhood reading of the "Redwall" series and "Watership Down". Fans of those novels will surely enjoy this.
Coco wrote this review Thursday, April 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The Mouse Guard protects travelers while in the open country between hidden settlements from predators and the like. The warrior mice fit very neatly into an interesting and complex little culture made up of creatures that face an inordinate amount of threats. Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam are fantastic characters--their personalities are evident without huge amounts of dialogue.
The art is wonderful too. Petersen's style takes a little getting used to since he doesn't really go for "transition" frames or sounds--one frame at point A, next frame at point B with a different weapon, etc.--nor does he illustrate a lot of movement. Things move, but they're presented as stills. It's still really great stuff! (April 2009)”
“Great epic battle, interesting mice characters, though started slow. My favorite part was the epilogue with the leader of the Mice Guard's journal--gave the book perspective. Can't wait for the winter one.”
Sarah E wrote this review Tuesday, March 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautifully illustrated with a story that hearkens to Tolkien, Jacques and O’Brien, this book is a fantastic start to what will be an engrossing series. Given, my first reaction upon opening the book was “awwwww, they’re so CUTE!” the suitably complex storyline and varied cast of characters soon overtake that impression and allow for the reader to be engrossed in the battle between the Guard and an upstart army. A perfect compliment to other animal-based or Medieval-themed fantasy novels.”
wurd nurd wrote this review Sunday, January 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow, wow, wow!
Hilda wrote this review Saturday, September 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is what the comic book medium needs. This book is accessible for children and adults, beautifully drawn and is a world that you can really lose yourself in. I love this book and can't wait for the next three to come out. This first one is Fall, so of course there's going to be a Winter, Spring and Summer to go with it.
Even if you're not a comic book fan check this one out. You will not be disappointed; the drawings alone are enough to make it worth the read.”
“Very beautifully drawn and it has a good story.”
tmmercury wrote this review Monday, June 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Three mice have to defend their homes and stop a traitor. A good story with beautiful art.”
Heather G wrote this review Thursday, March 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The art in this book is beautiful. I can't wait for the next color collection.”
boxcarsue wrote this review Sunday, October 28 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“David is a personal friend. I met him when he just finished the original Mouse Guard in black and white, and wrote the first review of his work. Here is the original review: I met Mr. Petersen recently on a cold and cloudy day in May at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan. I attend this convention every year to visit with friends in the sequential art community, and to meet other artists and writers. I am always on the look out for unique talent at these events. During my walk through the myriad of self published comic books and artists, I stumbled across a storybook that immediately caught my attention. After exchanging pleasantries with the people at the booth, I picked up a copy of “Mouse Guard”. As I thumbed through the story I immediately felt that this was an exception to all the typical superhero look-alikes I had been viewing most of the day. I spent a few minutes talking to Mr. Petersen, and then I paid for the book and tucked it into my briefcase. Later that evening I pulled out the book and read it. Not once, but four times. My first thought was that this reminds me of Brian Jacques’ “Redwall”, but there was still something different. Where most books tell a story with words and use art to illustrate a point, or add visual interest, “Mouse Guard” uses fantastic artwork to tell the story and adds words to define the action. Text and art are in perfect balance. The ability to find this balance is rare in this day and age, and it is even rarer to find this ability comprised in one person. “Mouse Guard – Belly of the Beast” is the story of a species of mice trying to survive in a hostel world. Through trial and tribulation they learn how to accomplish this and develop a self-governing society. As with all societies, there are those who must stand in the vanguard to ensure that the society is protected from elements in the outside world, and from those inside who would profit from their destruction. This is where the story begins. We meet three members of the Mouse Guard on a mission to find a grain peddler who has disappeared on his journey from one protected community to another. Lieam: The pragmatic. He is the tactical expert of the group. He analyzes the situation and finds the strategic advantages while recognizing the inherent limitations. Kenzie: The astute. He understands the realities of the situation in the larger sense and uses his wisdom to caution and empower the group. Saxon: The headstrong. He is impatient, impulsive and the first into the fray. His sense of duty to act is strong, even if it is sometimes ill advised. The personalities of these three characters both compliments and conflicts with the others. It gives the story an additional dimension that draws the reader in. Characters are rendered in their natural forms with great dexterity and imagination. The ability to give personality and expression to these characters shows true artistic talent. I expect to see David Petersen’s career skyrocket once the large publishing houses recognize his talent. “Mouse Guard – Belly of the Beast” is a compelling story wrapped in extraordinary art. I have not found a book that I would recommend as highly as this one since Art Spiegelman’s “Maus”. ”
Rabbi_Aryel_Nachman wrote this review Tuesday, October 16 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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