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Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic, Incorporated2025-11-04ISBN 97982250177502320 pages
Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Get ready for TWELVE times the action! TWELVE times the adventure! TWELVE times the Flip-O-Rama! It's the Captain Underpants Forever full-color twelve-book boxed set by worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man. It's the complete saga, and it's EPIC!

Every Captain Underpants chapter book is overflowing with humor, action, adventure, mini-comics, and that world-famous cheesy animation technique, Flip-O-Rama. And now, for the FIRST TIME EVER, ALL TWELVE Epic Novels are in ONE COLLECTION: Captain Underpants Forever! Celebrate the upcoming 30-year anniversary of this beloved series with the complete, full-color twelve-book boxed set. It's perfect for original fans and newcomers alike.

George and Harold are two mischievous fourth graders who accidentally hypnotize their principal into becoming Captain Underpants, the world's greatest superhero. Join Captain Underpants as he battles the forces of evil in a never-ending fight for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony.

For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring, and heartfelt escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's graphic novel series: Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Super Diaper Baby (now in full color), plus the Dragon chapter book series. Also be sure to check out the two acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.

THE CRITICS ARE CRAZY ABOUT UNDERPANTS!

OVER 90 MILLION BOOKS IN PRINT!

"The greatest American novels ever published." -- Mrs. Roxanne Ward's Third Grade Class, Greenwood Elementary School, Toledo, Ohio

"Irresistible." -- Entertainment Weekly

"So appealing that youngsters won't notice that their vocabulary is stretching." --School Library Journal

"Pilkey's sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -- Parents' Choice Foundation

The Captain Underpants Forever boxed set includes:

#1 The Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition

#2 Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

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

#4 Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

#5 Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman

#6 Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1

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

#8 Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People

#9 Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers

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

#11 Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000

#12 Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot

The Captain Underpants series has won numerous awards, including the 2000 Garden State Children's Book Award (Children's Fiction), the 2001 Buckeye Children's Book Award (Grades 3-5), and the 2000 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades K-3).

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series includes mild cartoon violence, such as characters engaging in fights with robots and using humorous weapons like slingshots. There are also instances of explosions and threats from villains, which are depicted in a comedic manner. The content is characterized by cartoonish violence and humor, which is not intended to be scary for children.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have violence?

    The series includes mild cartoon violence, such as characters engaging in fights with robots and using humorous weapons like slingshots. There are also instances of explosions and threats from villains, which are depicted in a comedic manner.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have scary content?

    The content is characterized by cartoonish violence and humor, which is not intended to be scary for children.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the Captain Underpants series.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have racial/cultural content?

    The series features diverse characters, but race is not a central theme or plot element in the narrative.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have profanity?

    The series does not contain profanity; however, it includes juvenile humor and jokes about bodily functions.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have climate change?

    There are no themes of climate activism or environmentalism present in the narrative.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have sexual identity?

    While the series contains bathroom humor and jokes, there is no explicit sexual content present in the narrative.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have gender roles?

    The series portrays traditional gender roles, particularly through the characters of George and Harold, who are depicted as boys engaging in mischievous activities. There are also references to female characters in a stereotypical manner, such as the termagant teacher.

  • Does Captain Underpants Forever (Captain Underpants #1-12 Full-Color Boxed Set): from the Creator of Dog Man have lgbtq+ themes?

    In 'Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot', the narrative includes a scene where Harold is depicted with his husband and family, normalizing same-sex relationships within the storyline.