Big Nate: Top Dog

Big Nate: Top Dog, a 2021 one-shot from Andrews McMeel, collects a series of classic comic strips starring the irrepressible sixth-grader. The volume showcases creator Lincoln Peirce's signature blend of schoolyard humor, friendship dynamics, and Nate Wright's endless schemes to dodge homework and detention. It's a tidy, self-contained entry point for new readers into the long-running Big Nate universe.