Stepping Stones / Max & the Midknights

Lincoln Peirce and Lucy Knisley team up in this 2020s Random House graphic novel series that splits its focus between two charming tales: Stepping Stones, a heartfelt story of family and change, and Max & the Midknights, a medieval adventure of courage and friendship. Peirce, best known for Big Nate, brings his signature humor to the latter, while Knisley (Kid Gloves) lends her warm, expressive art to the former. Though only a single issue deep so far, the series already stands out as a delightful, kid-friendly primer on navigating life’s big transitions—whether through a new home or a quest for knighthood.