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New Releases by Dav Pilkey

Dav Pilkey is the author of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) (2026), Dog Man 11 (2023), Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2 (2023), Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights (2022), Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour (2021).

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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man)

release date: Apr 07, 2026
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man)
The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa! 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! Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpants! He's faster than a speeding waistband, more powerful than boxer shorts, and able to leap tall buildings without getting a wedgie. Night and day, Captain Underpants fights for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony! The Captain Underpants series, which was launched over 25 years ago, was instrumental in creating the illustrated children's chapter book category that's still popular today. For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, Super Diaper Baby (now in full color), and Dragon series. And be sure to check out the two critically acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie!

Dog Man 11

release date: Mar 28, 2023
Dog Man 11
DOG MAN IS BACK! The highly anticipated new graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling Dog Man series starring everyone's favorite canine superhero by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey is coming March 28, 2023! Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favorite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure. WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 -- there's so much more than ever before -- it's EPIC!

Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2

release date: Mar 07, 2023
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2
Just when George and Harold thought they were safe - here come the robo-boogers! Disgusting and dangerous crosses between hi-tech wizardry and, well, snot, they''re out to take over the world. Have your hankies ready!

Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights
Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good.The world is spinningout of controlas new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout. Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey! Everyone Digs Dog Man! "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour

release date: Aug 05, 2021
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour
Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! The Radioactive Robo-Boxers are back in the tenth full colour book in this #1 New York Timesbestselling series. When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerdsdoomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn''t the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinkspreventedGeorge and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they''ll have to figure out a way to change it back! About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

Dog Man #10

release date: Jan 05, 2021
Dog Man #10
The brand new bestselling Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter!

Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants

release date: Sep 01, 2020
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
The mayor has had enough of Dog Man's shenanigans in the ninth book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Dog Man's really done it this time! He hands over his badge and clears out his desk, but while he may be out of a job, he's not yet out of hope. With his friends at his side, can Dog Man dig himself out of this hole and paw his way back onto the force? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of doing good.

Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9)

release date: Aug 04, 2020
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9)
Tippy Tinkletrousers is back in the ninth book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold are behind bars for a crime they didn't commit! But just as they are settling into their new life, they are pulled from prison by a time-traveling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now the boys are taking a trip back in time to the carefree days of kindergarten, when the scariest thing they had to face was not evil mad scientists or alien cafeteria ladies but a sixth-grade bully named Kipper Krupp, the nephew of their clueless school principal. And because George and Harold don't invent Captain Underpants until they're in fourth grade, the clever kindergartners are on their own. Can they beat the bullies with brainpower instead of Wedgie Power?

Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #7)

release date: Jul 07, 2020
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #7)
Bionic boogers return in the seventh book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy, and through the wonders of science, Melvin Sneedly had been brought back to normal (well, almost normal). It looked like their last adventure was actually going to have a happy ending... except for one thing (well, three things) -- the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers. Now George, Harold, and their buddies are on the run -- with the Robo-Boogers in hot, gooey pursuit! Will the boys get away from these gross globs, or will Sulu have to save the day again?

For Whom the Ball Rolls

release date: Jul 02, 2020
For Whom the Ball Rolls
Howl with laughter with the SEVENTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good. Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.

Cat Kid Comic Club

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Cat Kid Comic Club
"A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence."--Provided by publisher.

Dog Man a Tale of Two Kitties

release date: Dec 26, 2019
Dog Man a Tale of Two Kitties
Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the internationally bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants! He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog! Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Dog Man 4: Dog Man and Cat Kid

release date: Jan 03, 2019

A Friend for Dragon

release date: Jan 01, 2019
A Friend for Dragon
When an apple falls on lonely Dragon's head, he is convinced he has found a friend, but a visit to the doctor reveals apple will not be a suitable friend.

Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #6): From the Creator of Captain Underpants

release date: Dec 24, 2018
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #6): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
The heroic hound is send to jail in the sixth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)

release date: Aug 28, 2018
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey!

Dog Man and Cat Kid

release date: Dec 26, 2017
Dog Man and Cat Kid
Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sni

Dog Man 1-3

release date: Oct 31, 2017

The Adventures of Dog Man: Unleashed

release date: Feb 02, 2017
The Adventures of Dog Man: Unleashed
George and Harold have created a new super-hero who digs into deception. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, Dog Man has a nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?

Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake (Reader)

release date: Apr 09, 2016
Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake (Reader)
Big Dog and Little Dog get in trouble when they chase the wrong kitty.

The Paperboy (Caldecott Honor Book)

release date: Feb 23, 2016
The Paperboy (Caldecott Honor Book)
From #1 bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey, a Caldecott Honor picture book about a boy, his dog, and the solitude they share before the world wakes up. In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the comfort of their warm bed to deliver newspapers. As the boy pedals his bike along a route he knows by heart, his dog runs by his side, both enjoying a world that, before sunrise, belongs only to them. Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey celebrates the beauty found in silence and the peace that comes from being with a beloved friend in this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book. For more acclaimed picture books from Dav Pilkey, check out Dog Breath, The Hallo-Wiener, 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, and Julius (written by Angela Johnson). And don't forget the worldwide bestselling Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club graphic novels and Captain Underpants chapter books!

Dog Man

release date: Jan 01, 2016
Dog Man
Massive box set featuring the first ten books of Dav Pilkey''s hilarious Dog Man series.

Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble

release date: Oct 13, 2015
Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble
Meet Big Dog and Little Dog, stars of an early reader series by "Captain Underpants" creator Dav Pilkey! Home alone and wanting to play, what do two doggy pals do? Pillow fight! With easy vocabulary, repetition, and bold illustrations, this book is sure to give young readers a good base for decoding and comprehension, while tickling their funny bones as only Pilkey can.

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #5)

release date: Oct 21, 2014
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #5)
From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations! Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are ready for the best day ever!Today is Ricky''s birthday, and it''s off to a great start! After peanut-butter pancakes and presents, Ricky''s parents are taking him and his Mighty Robot to see dinosaurs at the museum. And they have a surprise for Ricky: His cousin, Lucy, is coming with them! Ricky thinks Lucy is a real pest. Suddenly, things aren''t looking so sunny anymore.At the museum, there is another surprise in store. General Jackrabbit, an evil genius from the planet Jupiter, is jumping for joy! He has just created three Jurassic Jackrabbits to help him take over Earth. Can Ricky and his Robot beat these big, bad bunnies? Or will this end up the WORST birthday ever?

Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000

release date: Aug 26, 2014
Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS returns in this highly illustrated comic book style series. When the evil Turbo Toilet 2000 was defeated, George and Harold thought their toilet troubles were over. Unfortunately, their problems were only beginning... Join Captain Underpants for another epic showdown of Wedgie Power vs. Potty Power.

Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman (Special Value)

release date: Jun 01, 2014
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman (Special Value)
The fifth book in Dav Pilkey''s mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun! George and Harold have really done it this time . . . they''ve created a MONSTER! She''s faster, smarter, and more evil than anything the world has seen before -- she''s Wedgie Woman! With the help of her horrible robots and her horrendous hairdo, Wedgie Woman is on a mission to take over the world, and she''ll give a whopping wedgie to anyone who stands in her way -- including Captain Underpants. Will Wedgie Woman''s wicked ways spell the end for our heroes? You''ll have to read the book to find out. And in the meantime . . . watch your back!

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2)

release date: Apr 29, 2014
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2)
From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations! Ricky Ricotta may be small, but he has the biggest best friend around!There's nothing better than being buddies with a giant flying Robot. Ricky's Mighty Robot always gets him to school on time, keeps bullies away, and even helps out with homework. These two friends do everything together!When Mr. Mosquito, a meanie from the planet Mercury, invades Earth with his Mutant Mosquitoes, Ricky and his Robot rush to the rescue. But with the Mighty Robot in deep danger, Ricky will have to be brave on his own to save the day!

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #1)

release date: Apr 29, 2014
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #1)
From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations! Meet Ricky Ricotta, a little mouse with a big problem!Ricky Ricotta lives in Squeakyville with his mom and dad. Ricky has a hard time making friends at school, and the neighborhood bullies are always picking on him. If only Ricky could find someone to be his best buddy and keep those creepy bullies away!Meanwhile, on the other side of town, a mad scientist named Dr. Stinky McNasty has created a Mighty Robot who is as gentle as he is powerful. Dr. Stinky plans to make the Robot destroy Squeakyville, but there's one little thing in his way: Ricky Ricotta! When Ricky rescues the Robot, an unlikely friendship begins. And Ricky discovers that a little mouse can be a BIG hero -- with some help from his new best friend!

Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers

release date: Jan 24, 2014
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers
When we last saw George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds. But why didn't Captain Underpants save them from this fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-travelling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Could this be the end for Captain Underpants?!!

Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space
The crazy adventures of George and Harold - ten titles in one hilarious collection! Prepare for laffs, action and flip your lid for Flip-o-Rama in this preposterous Undies extravaganza! Contains The Adventures of Captain Underpants, Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets, Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies, Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants, Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman, Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Pt 1, Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Pt 2, Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People, Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers and Captain Underpants and the Revenge of the Radioactive Robo Boxers. Ages 7+
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