Truckus Maximus

Truckus Maximus is a high-octane young adult graphic novel set in a near-future dystopian world where the Roman Empire never collapsed. It follows Axl, a skilled monster truck driver who competes in 'The Game,' a deadly reality TV spectacle. The story explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the importance of family (both blood and chosen) as Axl's moral compass is challenged by corrupt leaders and the brutal nature of the competition. Parents should be aware of the prominent themes of death and peril, as the races are literally to the death, making it suitable for mature young adult readers who can handle intense action and dystopian violence.

From Scott Peterson and José García comes Truckus Maximus, YA dystopian graphic novel about modern-day gladiators who race monster trucks on reality TV. In a near-future world where the Roman Empire never fell, only two things matter: honor and the Game. “The Game” is Truckus Maximus, a competition where drivers race against one another—to the death. The best of the best is a young driver named Axl. The leader of Team Apollo, Axl drives hard and lives by a strict moral code. That code will be tested to its limits by the Caesar—the cunning ruler of the Roman Empire—and the Dominus, the absolute master of the Truckus Maximus games who can change its rules at will. But Axl can't survive this race on his own. To do that, he'll have to embrace his team, including a defiant new racer named Piston. Will he learn that family is more important than honor or the Game? Or will he go down in flames?