Templar

In Templar, writer Jordan Mechner teams with artists Alex Puvilland and LeUyen Pham for a sweeping historical adventure set during the fall of the Knights Templar in 14th-century France. Launched in 2013 by First Second, this single-issue graphic novel follows a band of Templar knights as they attempt to escape the king’s brutal purge and protect their order’s legendary treasure. With cinematic pacing and lush, detailed artwork, the series brings a pivotal moment in medieval history to vivid, gritty life.