The first book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers Shiny Fun George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school--and now they're going to bring him to life Meet Captain Underpants His true identity is so secret, even HE doesn't know who he is Acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey provides young readers with the adventure of a lifetime in this outrageously funny, action-packed, easy-to-read chapter book. With hilarious pictures on every page, THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS is great for both beginning and chapter-book readers. And like Dav's other best-selling books of humor, it is sure to provide even the most reluctant readers with hours of fun. He used to be Principal Krupp, but now he's the crime-fighting, wedgie-dodging Captain Underpants. Make way for the only superhero wacky enough to tackle the evil Dr. Diaper. Illustrations.