Book Series · 4 Books

Maker Comics Books

In order from Draw a Comic! to Design a Game!.

The Maker Comics series is a set of 4 graphic novels by Mike Lawrence, published between 2019 and 2022. Written for ages 9–13, most books run about 130 pages.

Draw a Comic!
Survive in the Outdoors!
Conduct a Science Experiment!
Design a Game!
Draw a Comic!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Draw a Comic!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1999
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Draw a Comic!

Save a library by mastering comic creation in a week.

128 pages· 11,043 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: Maggie faces a race against time to save her grandfather's library from demolition. With only a week to raise $500,000, she must harness her comic-making skills and enlist your help. Dive into the world of comic creation, from scripting to self-publishing, and discover the tools needed to bring stories to life. Will Maggie's creativity and your assistance be enough to thwart Dr. Carl's plans? Join the adventure and learn the art of comics while fighting to preserve a cherished legacy.
The complete set

Maker Comics Series

4 books · Published 2019–2022

Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1999

Draw a Comic!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Save a library by mastering comic creation in a week.

Survive in the Outdoors!
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Survive in the Outdoors!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2021

Stranded in the woods, two kids must learn survival skills to make it through the night.

Conduct a Science Experiment!
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Conduct a Science Experiment!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Reed's summer plans change with unexpected science lessons.

Design a Game!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Create your own tabletop game at summer camp. Discover the secrets of game design.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Maker Comics series?

There are 4 books in the Maker Comics series. It began with Draw a Comic! in 2019, and the newest book, Design a Game!, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Maker Comics books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Maker Comics to life.

01

Mike Lawrence

Author
02

Der-shing Helmer

Author
03

Andrea Bell

Illustrator
04

Jesse Fuchs

Author
05

Bree Wolf

Author & Illustrator

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