Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains 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?
The series includes elements of cartoonish violence, such as characters encountering killer robots and a villain who wants to destroy the world. The humor often revolves around physical antics and pranks. No scary content detected in the search results for the Captain Underpants series.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have violence?
The series includes elements of cartoonish violence, such as characters encountering killer robots and a villain who wants to destroy the world. The humor often revolves around physical antics and pranks.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results for the Captain Underpants series.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have religious themes?
The author, Dav Pilkey, mentions growing up in a Christian household and references Bible verses in his works, indicating an underlying Christian message in some stories.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have racial/cultural content?
While the series features characters of different races, race is not a central theme or plot element in the Captain Underpants series.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results for the Captain Underpants series.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for the Captain Underpants series.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results for the Captain Underpants series.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have gender roles?
The series portrays adults, particularly the principal, in a bumbling and negative light, while the young male protagonists engage in mischief. There are also references to feminist themes in the context of humor.
Does Captain Underpants: the First Epic Manga (from the Creator of Dog Man) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for the Captain Underpants series.
