Imagine Nation Books in Order
Part ofMatt Myklusch Books in OrderDiscover Matt Myklusch's Imagine Nation books in order, with quick summaries, series background, and a clear place to start this graphic novel adventure.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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Imagine Nation books in publication order
1 book
The Blood of Kings
by Matt Myklusch
2025
After failing to save his parents, young swordsman Skerren dedicates himself to defending Varagog Village. When King Hovarth is nearly killed and Skerren is named heir, he faces a rival claimant, enemies within the village, and the Night Lander Horde beyond its walls.
Imagine Nation books in chronological order
Series background & context
Imagine Nation is a graphic novel series set in the same wide fantasy world as the Jack Blank adventures. This version of the setting moves the focus to a different corner of that world, where comic-book heroes, medieval knights, and other story traditions can exist side by side. It is built for readers who enjoy visual action but still want a character with real choices to make.
The series opens with The Blood of Kings. Its main character is Skerren, a young swordsman from Varagog Village, a medieval borough within the Imagine Nation. After failing to save his parents, Skerren has made himself into a fierce defender of his home. He never wants to feel that powerless again.
Then King Hovarth, Skerren's mentor and the closest thing he has to family, is badly wounded. Skerren is named the king's heir, even though he never asked for the role. An arrogant prince challenges his claim, enemies inside the village create new problems, and the Night Lander Horde remains a threat beyond Varagog's walls.
That gives the story two kinds of tension at once. Skerren has to protect his home from an outside attack while figuring out whom he can trust inside it. His old grief and questions about his parents' deaths make every decision feel more personal.
A crown is not the same thing as being ready to rule.
The graphic format suits the world well. Battles, magical places, and Varagog's looming defenses all get space on the page, while the story stays focused on Skerren's doubts and determination. The setting has connections to Jack Blank's world, but The Blood of Kings gives Skerren his own problem to solve and his own chance to define what courage means.
Start with The Blood of Kings. It is a good entry point for readers who want a fantasy adventure with swords, rival claims to a throne, and a young hero caught between the person he has been and the leader others need him to become.
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