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Dav Pilkey
Captain Underpants
Captain Underpants
12 books
Ongoing series
About this series
George and Harold hypnotize their principal into becoming Captain Underpants, a superhero in briefs. Their pranks and his silly adventures lead to hilarious, action-packed stories. This series is perfect for young readers who enjoy humor and comic book-style fun.
Subseries
Books
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Comic
Captain Underpants #1
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets
Comic
Captain Underpants #2
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space
Comic
Captain Underpants #3
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants
Comic
Captain Underpants #4
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman
Comic
Captain Underpants #5
Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1
Comic
Captain Underpants #6
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy
Comic
Captain Underpants #7
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People
Comic
Captain Underpants #8
Captain Underpants and the terrifying return of Tippy Tinkletrousers
Graphic novel
Captain Underpants #9
Captain Underpants and the revolting revenge of the radioactive robo-boxers
Graphic novel
Captain Underpants #10
Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000
Comic
Captain Underpants #11
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot
Graphic novel
Captain Underpants #12
Three More Wedgie-powered Adventures in one
Captain UnderpantsCollections and split volumes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for the Captain Underpants series?
The books are best read in publication order to follow the continuous story of George, Harold, and Captain Underpants, as later books often reference events from earlier ones.
Are there any spin-off series related to Captain Underpants?
Yes, there is a spin-off series called Dog Man, which features characters introduced within the Captain Underpants universe and is also created by Dav Pilkey.
Has the Captain Underpants series been adapted into movies or TV shows?
The series has been adapted into a feature film, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie," and a Netflix animated series, "The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants."
Do the Captain Underpants books change in style or format over the series?
While maintaining its core humor, the series consistently incorporates "Flip-O-Rama" sections and comic book panels throughout, evolving the visual storytelling alongside the narrative.