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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Inc.2023-03-07ISBN 9781339009742176 pages
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition

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

About this book

Celebrate the 25th and a half anniversary of THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS with a special edition featuring a BRAND NEW 32-page DOG MAN comic!

George and Harold are best friends who enjoy making their own comic books. Together they've created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is! Tra-la-laaaaa! It's can't-miss fun!

After the Captain Underpants adventure, join George and Harold as they share their never-before-seen bonus comics: Captain Underpants Meets Dog Man and Dog Man and the League of Misfits.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants is the first book in the worldwide bestselling Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. For even more adventures, creativity, and humor, be sure to check out Dav's Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club graphic novels. Reading gives you superpowers!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes cartoonish violence such as battles involving characters like Captain Underpants and Dr. Diaper, with descriptions of encounters with killer robots and humorous peril. The violence is depicted in a light-hearted, exaggerated manner. No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have violence?

    The narrative includes cartoonish violence such as battles involving characters like Captain Underpants and Dr. Diaper, with descriptions of encounters with killer robots and humorous peril. The violence is depicted in a light-hearted, exaggerated manner.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have scary content?

    No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have religious themes?

    The author, Dav Pilkey, mentions his background growing up in a Christian household and how faith intertwined with his childhood experiences. However, the book itself does not explicitly contain religious content.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in search results.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have profanity?

    No profanity detected in search results.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results.

  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have sexual identity?

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  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have gender roles?

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  • Does The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!): 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

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