Captain Underpants Manga Vol. 1: The First Epic Manga – Scholastic
Captain Underpants Manga Vol. 1: The First Epic Manga – Scholastic
Captain Underpants Manga Vol. 1: The First Epic Manga
The world’s greatest superhero — now in manga format. Captain Underpants Manga Vol. 1: The First Epic Manga brings Dav Pilkey’s beloved, irreverent, and gloriously silly superhero into the manga format for the first time — a fresh, visually dynamic, and laugh-out-loud funny new way to experience the adventures of George, Harold, and the greatest (and most underdressed) superhero in elementary school history. Perfect for young readers who love manga, longtime Captain Underpants fans who want to see their favorite characters in a bold new visual style, and parents and educators who know that the best way to get kids reading is to put something genuinely funny in their hands.
Whether you’re buying for a young reader who devours manga, a Captain Underpants devotee who wants every format of the franchise, or a school or library looking for a guaranteed hit with reluctant readers, Captain Underpants Manga Vol. 1 is the perfect addition to any collection.
- Title: Captain Underpants Manga
- Volume: Vol. 1 – The First Epic Manga
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Original Creator: Dav Pilkey
- Format: Trade Paperback / Manga / Graphic Novel
- Genre: Children’s / Comedy / Superhero / Manga / All Ages
- Age Range: Ages 7–12 / Middle Grade
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
🧤 Fun Fact: Dav Pilkey created the original Captain Underpants character when he was in second grade — drawing comics in the hallway after being sent out of class for misbehaving — and the Captain Underpants book series has since sold over 80 million copies worldwide, been translated into more than 20 languages, and inspired an Academy Award-nominated animated film, making it one of the most successful children’s book franchises in publishing history and a perennial champion for reluctant readers everywhere.
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