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Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 (Mouse Guard #2)
In the Winter of 1152, the Mouse Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the lives of many mouse through a cold and icy season. Some of the Guard's finest - Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie, led by Celanawe, the legendary Black Axe - traverse the snow-blanketed territories acting as diplomats to improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard, and find th...more
Hardcover, First Edition, 192 pages
Published
August 3rd 2009
by Archaia Studios Press
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The second volume of David Petersen's collected Mouse Guard is a big improvement over the first book, as Petersen considerably sharpens both his narrative and his graphic style. While the latter does not change significantly on a technical level, there are big steps forward in the use of page layout and the overall design of individual frames within a page. Mouse Guard is a really beautiful work, and a treat for the eyes - despite the winter theme of this story, Petersen leverages his use of b...more
I previously reviewed Mouse Guard Fall 1152 and I’m excited to get a chance to read and review it’s sequel, Winter 1152. This volume continues the adventures of Saxon, Kenzie and Lieam and…the Black Axe, a hero from the days of yor. In the previous review I mentioned a few criteria that a new comic/graphic novel had to meet for me and this second volume still meets that criteria for me with a great storyline and great artwork. I wasn’t disappointed at all and neither will fans of the first vo...more
As a special reward for May, we bought her the second Mouse Guard. I was a little frustrated to learn a) it hasn't come out in soft-cover yet and b) Volume 3 iss only barely beginning to come out in issues!
My daughter is obsessed. She is going to dress as Gwendolyn for Halloween this year. Her drawing quality took a giant leap when she started drawing guardsmice. She writes her own comics (2-3 panels of mice facing off aginst bullfrogs and the like).
This volume doesn't ha...more
My daughter is obsessed. She is going to dress as Gwendolyn for Halloween this year. Her drawing quality took a giant leap when she started drawing guardsmice. She writes her own comics (2-3 panels of mice facing off aginst bullfrogs and the like).
This volume doesn't ha...more
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As mentioned in my Spring 1152 review, we accidentally read this one first, and it was tougher to comprehend lacking the back story. But this journey story, visiting the Weasely underworld and a nice macabre interaction with bats that for my young darklings was much enjoyed.
Speaking of bats, there is sort of a legendary mouse named the Black Axe who your kids will likely love as mine did, but his arc has perhaps a tragic tinge to it, so be forewarned with more sensitive young ones. A...more
Speaking of bats, there is sort of a legendary mouse named the Black Axe who your kids will likely love as mine did, but his arc has perhaps a tragic tinge to it, so be forewarned with more sensitive young ones. A...more
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Three and a half stars. The illustrations in this sequel are still gorgeous, and after mentioning Dinotopia in my review of the first book, I was tickled to see this Foreword by James Gurney. He writes, "With impeccable taste Petersen chooses dramatic camera angles and striking compositions, not merely to tell the story, but to expand the world. The colors transition from golden firelight to pale blue moonlight." I guarantee the constant snowfall in this book will make you feel cold.
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In Winter 1152, David Petersen continues his tale of mouse intrigue, glory, and honour apace. Rather than having the squashed rebellion of Fall 1152 simply fade into memory as a one-off plot to give the first volume some heft, we see that these things have lasting consequences and that the flames that leapt up in open rebellion still smoulder in traitorous saboutage.
This volumes lays more foundation for upcoming books as Petersen explores not just the relationships between the guard...more
This volumes lays more foundation for upcoming books as Petersen explores not just the relationships between the guard...more
This series always leaves me wanting more. It's a fabulously developed mythology of an animal society, complete with maps, legends, chapters, and more. We follow the adventures of a group of guard mice who patrol the wilds between mice cities. They wear clothing (varied by city), fight battles, brew potions, decorate living spaces, and more. I really love Petersen's landscapes - just looking at the pictures is a feast for the eyes.
The one thing I struggle with for kids is it doesn't ...more
The one thing I struggle with for kids is it doesn't ...more
The saga of the Guardmice continues in this second installment of David Petersen's anthropomorphic murine fantasy - like the first, Mouse Guard, Volume 1: Fall 1152, it is composed of six chapters that were originally separate comic book issues, as well as some additional material - as Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, Sadie, and Celanawe (revealed to be the legendary Black Axe in the previous book) struggle to make their way back to Lockhaven, the Guard Mouse stronghold. Dispatched by Mouse Guard Matriarch...more
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I learned about Mouse Guard from my student teaching experience in an elementary school library. The Mouse Guard books were popular there because he had done a school visit there the year before. When I finally sat down with one of the books, I could easily see why. Had Mouse Guard existed when I was in sixth grade, I would have devoured it as I did when I was introduced to the Redwall books that year by my school librarian. In Mouse Guard, there are mice battling against their natural elements,...more
Unfortunately for me, this is the second in the series and the library doesn’t have the first. It’s a YA graphic novel set in the Middle Ages and as the title promises, it’s about the Mouse Guard. It’s a quick, beautifully illustrated read. It follows Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, Sadie and Celanawe, all part of the mouse guard as they brave the harsh winter to retrieve medicines Queen Gwendolyn and their people require. On their return trip, Lieam and Celanawe are separated from their fellows. Ea...more
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When I was very young, I would only borrow library books which featured mice as main characters. So it was a sweet surprise when I friend (who did not know my history with mouse books) gave me the first Mouse Guard volume (Fall 1152) and then this one. The illustrations are gorgeous, and--unlike most graphic novels which use color--Petersen's palette is rich and wonderful. (The production values are more along the lines of a high-quality picture book than a graphic novel.) I'm not always goo...more
I picked this book up on a whim to read with my son and was pleasantly surprised. It is the story of a mouse society and the guards dedicated to protecting it. The guards are running low on food stores and medicine and are forced to venture into the winter to get help where they can. Along the way they are confronted with various dangers and enemies.
I don't read a lot of graphic novels, but this was a well developed story with some amazing illustrations. I enjoyed reading it al...more
I don't read a lot of graphic novels, but this was a well developed story with some amazing illustrations. I enjoyed reading it al...more
I enjoy the world that Petersen is trying to create here. It reminds me of many other worlds populated by anthropomorphic animals. I've always enjoyed and been entertained by the idea that animals carry on in their own society. Sure, they don't wear clothes and carry broadaxes, but the concept of these mic protecting their own from all of the other threats in the forest is epic in possibility.
My only gripe would be that these stories read much better as a collection. Whil...more
A beautifully drawn and coloured fantasy tale. The attention to detail really makes their world seem authentic.
Although the mice look great I was worried towards the start that the character design (small all-black eyes, few facial features) would make expressiveness a problem. When it came to any dramatic moments however their gestures and small details - like creases around the eyes - conveyed emotion wonderfully.
Making mice the central characters is great. The whole wo...more
Although the mice look great I was worried towards the start that the character design (small all-black eyes, few facial features) would make expressiveness a problem. When it came to any dramatic moments however their gestures and small details - like creases around the eyes - conveyed emotion wonderfully.
Making mice the central characters is great. The whole wo...more
Mouse Guard is a series I wish I existed back when I was 12. It’s definitely the type of story the young-me would’ve gone for: a mixture of high fantasy and adventure, with a strong back story, and it’s exceptionally well drawn. That everything, apparently, is done by one man, David Petersen, makes me rather jealous. I’ve tried making my own comics before, doing every part myself, but I find I’m mediocre at every aspect, whereas David Petersen does a commendable job of bringing these mice to lif...more
The same problems from the first volume continue with this. The anthropomorphism is odd and far too human. Even a additions to the language used by the characters such as "everymouse" or "anybeast" serve only to highlight the conceptual problems this story has. The introduction of enemies such as the bats and ferrets, both of which speak the same language as the mice but at the same time having the owl not shows a lack of consistent world building that caused me to be pushed ...more
This serves as a review for the first two volumes of Mouse Guard: 'Fall 1152' and 'Winter 1152.' Both are collections of individual episodes in a series of comic books, with a new volume, 'Black Axe,' on the way. Petersen appears to have a successful franchise going, with plans for spin-offs, and it's clear why. Combining an exciting plot with lushly exquisite color panels, 'Mouse Guard' gives great pleasure as a story and as graphic art. My only complaint is that it is a bit hard distinguis...more
Much like my review of the first volume of this series, I must say that I really feel that characterization is simply lacking for most of the mice. Though you start to get a better sense of some of the characters in this volume, I feel that the author has placed plot and world-building much higher on his list of priorities than character-building. It is up to you whether that is a bad thing or not. For me, it leaves the story being a bit disposable.
I felt that the art and panel prog...more
I felt that the art and panel prog...more
The second volume of David Petersen's Mouse Guard is something I have waited for quite a while. The first volume made me want more, but this volume was delayed several times.
Finally getting to read it, however, I was not disappointed. It is now Winter of 1152, and the guard mice have to deal with the aftermath of the events of the previous volume. There is plenty of character and plot development on these pages, and Petersen takes us ever further into his fictional world.
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Finally getting to read it, however, I was not disappointed. It is now Winter of 1152, and the guard mice have to deal with the aftermath of the events of the previous volume. There is plenty of character and plot development on these pages, and Petersen takes us ever further into his fictional world.
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Just as good as the first novel, if not better. The plot really ramps up as we see the reproductions of the last books events. We get a lot closer to our characters and even get a little bit of mouse romance! I had a hard time getting my head around who the target audience is for this series because, especially in this volume, some of the scenes are shockingly intense.
The art is still wonderful and I like how the different volumes (or, seasons) each have a different color tones ...more
The art is still wonderful and I like how the different volumes (or, seasons) each have a different color tones ...more
With the second volume managing to be as brilliant as the first, I think "Mouse Guard" may be my favorite fantasy series ever, and one of my favorites in graphic novels. Petersen's art is outstanding, gorgeous, beautiful... I really can't say enough about it. Although the characters all kind of blended together in the first volume, "Winter 1152" sees some character development among the main mice, and continues on the road of wonderful world building. The hardcover is worth i...more
David Petersen does it again. He weaves a wonderfully fantastic tale full of adventure, intrigue, the fall and rise of legends, sorrow, hope, love, friendship, loyalty to self and community and still somehow concludes this portion but leaves just enough of a teaser for volume three.
I must also mention that I love his inclusion of historical poetry and song of his fictional worlds.
Can't wait for Volume Three: The Black Axe
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I must also mention that I love his inclusion of historical poetry and song of his fictional worlds.
Can't wait for Volume Three: The Black Axe
http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2010/03/0...
It's been several years since I read the first volume of Mouse Guard, but Winter 1152 stands on its own merits as Petersen's poetic precision and vibrant visuals once again combine to deliver the epic fantasy goods. His ideas aren't new by any stretch, but his engaging characters, tantalizing setting and hints of the larger world behind the scenes leave you wanting more. (And there's even an RPG for that!) And, as always, Archaia does a top-notch job of bringing it all together in a shelf-worthy...more
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I found myself taking interest in this graphic novel merely for the artist’s depictions of the creatures and the setting. The art is absolutely stunning. I only wish more novels such as this would take the illustrations this seriously. Like many graphic novel readers can understand, the art is just as important as the story. And I agree with that.
The plot follows a small band (is a group of mice called a band?) of gaurdmice – Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, Sadie and Celanawe. As they brave th...more
The plot follows a small band (is a group of mice called a band?) of gaurdmice – Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, Sadie and Celanawe. As they brave th...more
Nous retrouvons nos souris dans un nouveau volume encore plus réussi que le précédent. Cette fois, il n'est plus nécessaire pour l'auteur de procéder à la mise en place de l'histoire mais ce monde nous réserve malgré tout encore bien des surprises. Les évènements relatés dans Automne 1152 ont laissé la Garde affaiblie et la venue soudaine d'un hiver rigoureux a forcé ses membres à se retrancher dans leur fief de Lockhaven. La pénurie qui les guette va les forcer à sortir de leur retraite et à en...more
Even more wonderful than its predecessor! Set in the difficult winter after the foiled rebellion against the Guard, the story in this volume follows a core group of mice as they travel to the various towns in the territory to gather much-needed supplies for the Guard's capital city, splintering into smaller and smaller groups along the way under the pressure of dangers, both environmental and predatory. Most of the characters really come into their own in this volume, and we get the sense of rea...more
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David Petersen was born in 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David won the 2007 Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer. In 2008, David won the Eisners for Best Publication for Kids (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 & Winter 1152) and Best Graphic Album – Reprint (Mouse Guard Fall...more
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“You should always aim to be your own mouse, Lieam. In fact...you already are. You are not so quick to jump into danger as Saxon and not as pensive of mind as Kenzie. They rely on each other too much. Saxon knows he can afford to be reckless since Kenzie acts as his conscience. And Kenzie can linger in his thoughts and plans, because he knows Saxon can defend him. I tested Kenzie earlier. I wanted to see if he would be swayed by my advice. It took Saxon's coaxing to make up the greyfur's mind. Be compleete with in yourself young redfur...you will never disappoint. Even in solitude.”
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