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Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic, Incorporated2026-04-07ISBN 9798225016715192 pages
Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man)

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  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

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!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Reviews we checked describe none of the 9 themes we track. Review the breakdown above to decide if it fits your family.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

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