The Captain Underpants is a YA Fiction / Children's Fiction series by Dav Pilkey, made up of 12 books published between 1997 and 2015. It begins with The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Short Story) (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (2015), spanning 18 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 4 | Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1 | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2 | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 9 | Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-LotLatest | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Captain Underpants series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Captain Underpants series?
Start with The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Short Story) (1997), the first book in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Captain Underpants series?
There are 12 books in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey, published between 1997 and 2015.
What is the first book in the Captain Underpants series?
The first book in the Captain Underpants series is The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Short Story), published in 1997 by Dav Pilkey.
What is the latest book in the Captain Underpants series?
The most recent book in the Captain Underpants series is Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (2015) by Dav Pilkey.