Graphic novels are a great way to encourage your students to read more and build important literacy skills. The Bad Guys is a graphic novel series with captivating illustrations and laugh-out-loud storylines — perfect for engaging both reluctant and avid readers. 

In this series, the main characters are doing the exact opposite of what bad guys are known for: good things. Filled with heists and other adventures, the characters get into wacky situations, like encountering aliens and getting stuck in a zombie kitten apocalypse. 

These humorous books are not only entertaining, but they also help your students build important social-emotional skills, like kindness and respect. The lessons about friendship in The Bad Guys will also inspire your students to apply those concepts in real life. 

This New York Times best-selling series is also a movie! Here's The Bad Guys trailer with a special note from Sam Rockwell — who plays Mr. Wolf — to educators like you. Encourage your students to read the books before (or even after!) they see these lovable characters in action on their screens. 

Shop The Bad Guys books below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store. 

For more books for upper elementary students, check out the Dog Man and the I Survived series.