Captain Underpants Books in Order
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Start with The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The 12-book main series is complete. Newest: Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (2015).
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants(1997)
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The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby(2002)
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Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers(2011)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Captain Underpants in?
Start with The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The 12-book main series is complete.
How many books are in Captain Underpants?
12 main books, published 1997–2015, plus 2 side stories.
What is the latest Captain Underpants book?
The newest book in our reading order for Captain Underpants is "Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot" (2015).
Can I read Captain Underpants out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Which books in Captain Underpants are prequels, novellas or side stories?
"The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby", "Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers". Each is placed in the reading order below.
What should I read after Captain Underpants?
Readers who finish Captain Underpants often move on to Dog Man. Each has a reading order on this site.