What happens when two fourth graders, George and Harold, accidentally hypnotize their principal? He turns into Captain Underpants — a hero from one of their homemade comic books!
It's just the start of the tricks and pranks that ensue throughout this kid-favorite series. Get your child hooked with the 25th (and a half!) anniversary special edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants — the first title of the series! With a bonus Dog Man comic inside, your reader will be excited to discover this original superhero from Dav Pilkey.
Pre-order your copy Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga, which releases on April 7. Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike!
Dav Pilkey's hilarious and best-selling Captain Underpants illustrated novels are a great fit for both avid and reluctant readers. If your child loves Captain Underpants, they will also enjoy Cat Kid Comic Club and Dog Man.
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