Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max and the Midknights | 2019 | Lincoln Peirce | Buy |
| 2 | Battle of the Bodkins | 2020 | Lincoln Peirce | Buy |
| 3 | Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins | 2020 | Lincoln Peirce | N/A |
| 4 | The Tower of Time | 2022 | Lincoln Peirce | Buy |
Max and the Midknights is a middle-grade graphic novel series by Lincoln Peirce, the creator of Big Nate. Set in a medieval fantasy world, the books follow a young hero named Max who dreams of becoming a knight. The series blends humor and adventure with Peirce’s signature cartoon illustrations.
The first book, published in 2019, introduces Max and a band of friends who form the Midknights to save their kingdom from an evil king. Later entries, including Battle of the Bodkins and The Tower of Time, continue the group’s adventures with new villains and quests. The books are told through a mix of prose and comic-style panels.
Peirce developed this series alongside his long-running Big Nate strip, and it shows a different side of his storytelling. The medieval setting gives him room for sword fights, dragons, and castle intrigue, all filtered through his playful sense of humor.