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Mouse Guard Fall 1152 #1: Belly of the Beast cover (2005) - Very First Mouse Guard Issue

Artists: David Petersen (All) , David Petersen (Writer)

29 Comments - 978 Views - 32 Likes

Mouse Guard Fall 1152 #1: Belly of the Beast cover (2005) - Very First Mouse Guard Issue Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Mouse Guard Fall 1152 #1: Belly of the Beast cover (2005) - Very First Mouse Guard Issue
Artist:	David Petersen (All)
Artist:	David Petersen (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	978
Likes on CAF:	32 33
Comments:	29
Added to Site:	6/12/2025
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Description

A niche, but very special add for me. One where I did a double take when I came across it for sale during CAF Live.

I've enjoyed reading the Mouse Guard series over the years. The stories are multi-layered and nuanced, especially as the volumes progress. The art is drop dead gorgeous with Peterson showing he is a master of his craft. Finally, the world building for these tiny medieval mice and the predators/hazards they face is truly special.

The very first issue of Mouse Guard was self published by Peterson with a 200-250 copy initial print run, sold at the 2005 Motor City Con. It was then pick up by Achaia Studios a few months later at SDCC for commercial printing. The rest is history, with this year celebrating Mouse Guard's 20th anniversary.

This piece is the cover for that first self-published and first published issue. The most significant image, IMO, for a wonderful comic world!

Here is David deep diving into that first issue - https://youtu.be/Mq7h5MvrwAk?si=9zUYc0JglHOA9EpL

8.5" x 17"

Thanks Monty!

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Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

Sweet piece of history!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

Wow, so nice and so historic! And, you won this from Monty Hall on Let's Make a Deal? Awesome!

thomas derrick aka #1marvelfan
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

amazing piece buddy

Scruffy McFleabag
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

That's what I get for skipping CAF live! Congrats.

D J
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

Epic piece! Congrats!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

Beautiful wraparound, and even more special knowing it was the very first published cover. Love Petersen's work.

Steve Day Vich
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

You're lucky I didn't see it first.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/12/2025

That's a keeper!

Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Very happy for you to land this landmark cover!!!

JN 80
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Congrats on a rare, meaningful piece

Paperchaser 1968
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

...now that is something!!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

What a birth page cover! High rollers ae knocking down your door in the CAF mailbox! From humble beginnings to wide acclaim, Petersen is one of the biggiest indie stories of the past 20 years having come from children's book illustrations to comics.

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

A very memorable cover from such a great series. Congrats

stephen yarish
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

nice! Classic piece of art and a bit of history! Congrats!

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Fabulous! I would have bought it if it were still available on Sunday.

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Legolas would approve!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Very cool to see. Congrats on this historic MG piece.

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Major congrats on a beautiful, landmark piece from the talented David Petersen!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 6/13/2025

Great image and piece of modern independant comics history. congrats!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 6/14/2025

Amazing!

Josh F
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 6/14/2025

We all had our eye on this classic piece. But glad it found the right home. Congrats on this gorgeous cover!

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 6/15/2025

Iconic little furball!

Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 6/15/2025

I dig the tiny sword!

S Riz
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 6/15/2025

Congrats on adding a great piece bro!

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 6/17/2025

I'm confused, are we taking about Steven Seagal or not?

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/24/2025

Holy s---! Had no idea this was available! Great pickup!

Check out the animation test if you can find it online!

James S
Member Since 2017

Posted on 6/24/2025

Felix Lu wrote:

Holy s---! Had no idea this was available! Great pickup!�

Check out the animation test if you can find it online!

Thanks, Felix! Yeah I hope they can eventually finish the film.

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 7/7/2025

Huge! Such an important book when it comes to indie history in comics and great looking, too! Congrats!

Darian C
Member Since 2024

1 - Posted on 8/30/2025

What an incredible get on a legendary piece!

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