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(W/A) David Peterson & Various (CA) David Peterson Tell me the best story you've ever told and the best I've ever heard,' was the request of mouse innkeep June to her delinquent patrons in Legends of the Guard Vol. 2 #1. And the stories continue in this third issue of the second Legends of the Guard series. David Petersen is joined by talented comic writer/illustrators C.P. Wilson III (The Stuff of Legend), Cory Godbey (Labyrinth), and Eric Canete (Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin) to tell stories of mice befriending moles, brothers out to rescue a mouse maiden, and an epic battle of mice against weasels." Cover price $3.50.

Writing and Art by David Peterson & Various. Cover by David Peterson. The final three mouse tales are told in the storytelling competition at the June Alley Inn in this last Issue of Legends of the Guard Vol 2. Writer/artist veteran Bill Willingham, concept painter and first-time comic storyteller Jackson Sze, illustrator Justin Gerard and pianist & composer Cliff Monear all lend their talents to round out the remaining tales about outwitting a menacing beast, the mapping of distant lands, and a folksong telling of magical puppets. June must then make her decision for which story has entertained her the most and clear that storyteller's past debts to the inn! Cover price $3.50.

(W/A) David Petersen The Eisner Award-winning Mouse Guard returns with The Black Axe, a third volume to be told in six bi-monthly issues. Set in 1115, this prequel to Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 fulfills the promise the wise oldfur Celanawe made to Lieam the day his paw first touched the Black Axe: to tell the young warrior about the mouse who first wielded the deadly weapon. The arrival of distant kin takes Celanawe on an adventure that will carry him across the sea to uncharted waters and lands, all while unraveling the legend of Farrer, the blacksmith who forged the mythic Black Axe. Cover price $3.50.

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(W/A/C) David Petersen The new volume of the Eisner Award-winning Mouse Guard series continues! Celanawe, honor-bound by his loyalty to his Guard Matriarch, accompanies Em, his only living relative, to Port Sumac. There they find a mouse just brave (or crazy) enough to take them across the sea and beyond the record of any map. This long sea voyage gives Em the time to explain to Celanawe about her instance for the journey and how their fates will forever be tied to the Black Axe. Cover price $3.50.

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(W/A) David Petersen The new volume of the Eisner Award-winning Mouse Guard series continues! On an unmapped island, Celanawe and Em discover the land of Ilder ruled by a ferret king. Shipwrecked and with no sign of their ship's captain, Conrad, they become the audience of Ilder's imposing sovereign and hear of his hunger, his power and his fear - all while a mythic weapon dangles just out of reach, preventing destiny from marching forward for the bloodline of Farrer, forger of the Black Axe! Cover price $3.50.

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Leaving the fate of Em in the weasel king of Ilder's paws, Celanawe trudges into the briar lair of a murderous fox. The Black Axe, a weapon forged by Farrer and now wielded by his youngest heir, is put to the test so that one lone mouse can slay the red-furred villain which has claimed enough ferret lives to have the king of Ildur afraid to send his own kin after it. The uneven brutal battle has an only more brutal end. Cover price $3.50.

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(W/A/CA) David Petersen Em, the mouse who brought Celanawe into the quest for the Axe, has met her end. The tragic tale of her death is told to Celanawe and Conrad by the ferret king who was honor bound to keep her alive. The consequences lead Celanawe and Conrad to try and find a way home to the Mouse Territories so that Celanawe can return to the Guard and Conrad can try and gain the seat of Captain's Captain in Port Sumac. Includes a pin-up from Shane Michael Vidaurri, creator of the upcoming Archaia title, Iron. Cover price $3.50.

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(W/A/CA) David Petersen In the last leg of Celanawe's quest for the Axe and its meaning, he is led to discover a secret order of mice who guard its secrets and history, its maker, and others like him. The knowledge of his having recovered the Axe leads Celanawe to a difficult decision. The end of the issue holds one final surprise for longtime Mouse Guard fans! Features a pin-up by Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Cover price $3.50.

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Stories include: Untitled "Super Rabbit" Story; Untitled "Silly Seal and Zippy Pig" Story; Untitled "Waldo Wolf and Ferdy Fox" Story; Untitled "Percy Penguin and Fuzz" Story; Full Color. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Molehill Out of A Mountain starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; Mugsy brags about his mountain climbing experience. Pipple Berry Jelly starring Custer Cat and Cheesy the Mouse, art by Rube Grossman; Custer wins 5 jars of Pipple Berry Jelly and Cheesy tries to trick him out of it. Ghostbusters starring Ham Hocks and the Brain; Ham is hired to rid a house of ghosts. Dress for Hot Weather starring Goofy Goose, art by Rube Grossman. Hunting With A Shovel starring Ozzie Owl, art by Rube Grossman; Ozzie goes treasure hunting. The Failure starring Bernard The Brave, art by Otto Feuer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Otto Feuer. Out West starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; The boys take a trip out west and get involved with Indians and oil rustlers. Weather For Sale starring Custer Cat and Cheesy the Mouse, art by Rube Grossman; Cheesy sells Custer his weather making business. Bernard Goes to Switzerland starring Bernard the Brave, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard goes to Switzerland where he can be a REAL St Bernard. Gonna Build a Mountain starring Nip and Chip, art by Otto Feuer. The Goblin! starring Fraidy Cat, art by Otto Feuer. Balloon Race starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Wrestling Tonight starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; Muggsy brags that he comes from a long line of super moles and his uncle taught Superman everything he knows. Art for Sale starring Dizzy Dog, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Allergies starring Custer Cat and Cheesy the Mouse, art by Rube Grossman; Custer seems to be allergic to everything. Fishy Fishing starring Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; Uncle Percy tries to trick the kids out of the fish they've caught. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Otto Feuer. Muggsy the Car Salesman starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; Muggsy brags about what a great driver he is. Lemuel Shows Up starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Nephew Lemuel comes for a visit and Doodles tries to feed him by convincing Buttons he's the Postmaster General. Untitled Bernard the Brave story, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard applies for bloodhound duty with the police. The Rowing Machine starring Nip and Chip, art by Otto Feuer. Cousin Roderick starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. The Championship Match starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; Muggsy brags he comes from a long line of expert Hockey players, so the boys make him prove it. Plumber's Helper starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Gus says he can fix Doodles's sink for half what the plumber charges. Come to Sunny South America, art by Rube Grossman; Pinky and Winky book a cruise on a cargo ship. Good Neighbor Spirit public service announcement featuring Leave It to Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Hypnosis Sure Packs A Wallop starring Fraidy Cat, art by Otto Feuer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Get a Box Seat to Nature's Wonders public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Carnival Tales starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; As usual Muggsy spends the carnival bragging about his relatives. A Pirate's Life for Me starring Fraidy, art by Otto Feuer; Fraidy's "friends" try to make him think he's on a pirate ship. The Big Parade starring Bernard the Brave, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard doesn't want to go to the parade for the big war hero because he's too brave. Blackie's Honeymoon starring Blackie Bear, art by Rube Grossman; The Cubs convince Blackie the moon is made of honey and then try to send him there. Perils of the Jungle starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Otto Feuer. Calling All Cowboys starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; As usual Muggsy is bragging about his skills as a bronco buster, and then has to prove them. The Haunted House starring Fraidy Cat, art by Otto Feuer; When Fraidy inherits a house, Pete and Oscar try to scare him into giving it to them. The Hag-Toothed Honey Hound starring Blackie Bear, art by Rube Grossman; The kids convince Blackie that an Honey Hound is after his honey. Home Sweet Home starring Tortoise and the Hare, art by Rube Grossman. The Entertainer starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer; Muggsy brags about his years in show business. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Educational comic aimed at making moving a positive experience for children. Shows the fun adventures of the Mouse family as they relocate to Cheese Valley in "Ready Set Move!" (W) Scott Deschaine and Mike Benton (A) Vic Lockman. 16 p, FC

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Meeting!" Written by Brittie Luciani. Art by Eve Tharlet. When a hunter's dog chases Mrs. Fox and her daughter, Ginger, out of their home, the Fox family move into the tunnel of Mr. Badger, his squabbling sons Bristle and Grub, and his toddler daughter, Berry. The result is a story of the ups and downs of forming a blended family, making new friends, and keeping absent loved ones in our hearts. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.95.

MUDPIE #1 by Guy Gilchrist Mystery! Action! Romance! Talking Cats! Lots Of laughs are in store when Mudpie, a 14 year old cat, and his guardian Angelmouse find themselves thrown into fantastic worlds of Mudpie's imagination! "Secret Agent O-O-Cool" and a Yechs Files alien hunter are just two of the personas mudpie takes on in his efforts to escape humdrum suburban life, and win the heart of his dream girl, Pawdette Brown. This is the first comic book series for Mudpie, written and drawn by two time National Cartoonist Society 'Reuben Division' award winner Guy Gilchrist, the cartoonist behind Jim Henson's Muppets, Nancy, and Your Angels Speak. Mudpie, in comic strip form, has been syndicated in newspapers around the world since 1998. 7x10, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

(A-1 #33) Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #33. Funny-animal stories featuring Muggsy, a tough-guy mouse who will do anything for cheese. Goofus The Gopher gets glasses, but still manages to trip over things; Muggsy Mouse takes a job as a cheese tester, but freaks out when he learns he can't actually eat the cheese; Spanky hopes to get free food by working as a waiter. Muggsy Mouse; Goofus The Gopher; Say It with Music; Spanky; Go Fly a Kite!; Are Horses Here to Stay? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(A-1 #36) Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #36. Funny-animal stories featuring Muggsy, a tough-guy mouse who will do anything for cheese. Muggsy gets a job as an usher at a magic show and becomes part of the act; Muggsy swipes cheese from a movie set, not realizing it's made of wax; Muggsy convinces Jumpy to get into a boxing match with tough cat McGurk. The Usher; The Grand Slam!; Feuding Fools!; Muggsy Mouse; No Vacancy; Tell It to Sweeney. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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(A-1 #39) Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #38. Funny-animal stories featuring Muggsy, a tough-guy mouse who will do anything for cheese. Muggsy tries to learn hypnosis, but only succeeds in hypnotizing himself; After Jumpy's house is destroyed, Muggsy tries everything to find or build him a new one; Muggsy gets a job in a bakery for unlimited access to cheese, but it's never that easy. The House Breaker; Double or Nothing!; Feuding Fools!; Muggsy Mouse; Guess Your Weight; Peace, It's Wonderful. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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(A-1 #95) Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #95. Funny-animal stories featuring Muggsy, a tough-guy mouse who will do anything for cheese. It can't end well when Muggsy and Jumpy go fishing in a tiny boat; Muggsy decides to steal Father Time's clock-key so he never has to wake up early again; Muggsy has trouble transporting a giant tortoise across town in a hurry. Artificial Expiration!; Time on His Hands!; A Day at the Beach; Tubby the Turtle; The Two-Way Stretch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(A-1 #99) Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #99. Funny-animal stories featuring Muggsy, a tough-guy mouse who will do anything for cheese. Muggsy seeks medical aid after a safe falls on Jumpy, but the crazy doctors try to treat Muggsy instead; Muggsy needs money for a cheese sale; Jumpy's new book on practical jokes is making Muggsy's life miserable. Oh, Doctor!; Muggsy Mouse; Whats So Funny?; The Ninth Hole. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Funny-animal stories featuring Muggsy, a tough-guy mouse who will do anything for cheese. A reprint of Muggsy Mouse (1951) #3. Muggsy tries to learn hypnosis, but only succeeds in hypnotizing himself; After Jumpy's house is destroyed, Muggsy tries everything to find or build him a new one; Muggsy gets a job in a bakery for unlimited access to cheese, but it's never that easy. The House Breaker; Double or Nothing!; Feuding Fools!; Muggsy Mouse; Guess Your Weight; Peace, It's Wonderful. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.