The Bionic Booger Boy ( Melvin Sneedly) – A fusion of Melvin Sneedly, boogers, and a super-powered robot. His growth is triggered by a field trip to a tissue factory. In a piece written for the Guardian last month, Pilkey wrote: “People often ask me how I’d want to respond to those critics who would rather see my books pulled from shelves than handed to young readers. I do have an answer, and it boils down to the fact that not every book is right for every person. Some grownups are not amused by the kinds of things that make most children laugh, and so they try to stomp those things out.” Milligan, Mercedes (June 20, 2018). "DreamWorks 'Epic Tales of Captain Underpants' Opener Undressed". Animation Magazine. In many occasions, the book version of Captain Underpants is shown to be smarter than his animated counterparts. Lee Yandoli, Krystie (March 2, 2016). "Here's A Look Inside The New "Captain Underpants" Spin-Off Story". BuzzFeed . Retrieved December 20, 2016.

Overall I really enjoyed this series. Dav Pilkey suffered from ADHD, dyslexia and behavioral problems. He was often out in the hall as a punishment for his disruptive behavior. This gave him time to write and draw his own comic book stories. In second grade Dav created Captain Underpants. His teacher ripped it up and told him he couldn't spend his life creating silly books. He sure got the last laugh. I love that Dav got to use his disability growing up to create something that most kids are very fond of. I work at an elementary school and the Captain Underpant books are sooo well loved that they are all falling apart at the seams. The library doesn't have enough copies for the amount of kids that want to read them. A lot of the teachers have their own class sets because of this. I have very much enjoyed reading George and Harolds adventures out loud to my own kids. The cherry on top. These books are filled with high vocabulary words. They promote science, helping others and solving problems. There are current events in these books which are funny to see AND future Harold is married to a man. I'm happy to see a bit of gay representation in a children't book. There all kinds of parents out there! Mr. Rusworthy – Mr. Rusworthy is (according to his tie) the music teacher of Jerome Horowitz Elementary school. His name is a pun on the word "Mistrustworthy". In the series, he is replaced by a different music teacher, Ms. Herd (a pun on “misheard”). Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy - Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers [ ] In the book series continuity, Captain Underpants no longer exists in Mr. Krupp's body, as Sir Stinks-a-Lot wiped his superpowers and the 3D Hypno-Ring's effect from his brain. This was thought to create a plot hole because when Tippy Tinkletrousers tries to kill Captain Underpants 30 years in the future George and Harold are able to snap their fingers to turn Future Mr. Krupp into Captain Underpants, but it was debunked as he transformed in an alternate univirse. However, George and Harold's comic book, The Adventures of Dog Man: World's Greatest Cop (later renamed just Dog Man would be another Captain Underpants spin-off book, released on August 30, 2016.On March 29, 2021, Pilkey and Scholastic announced that The Adventures of Ook and Gluk would be ceasing further publication due to its use of passive stereotypes towards Asians, which Pilkey stated to be, despite unintentional, "harmful to everyone". Pilkey also announced that he would be donating all royalties from the book to organizations dedicated to stopping violence towards Asians and Asian-Americans. [16] Hiatus [ edit ] A dark grey cell indicates that the character was not in the property or that the character's presence in the property has yet to be announced. I can't believe this is the last one in the series! Surely not?! My boys have loved all of these, and I have to admit that I was the driving force behind choosing them as bedtime stories. There is something for everyone in these stories. It is also surprisingly progressive considering that it shows a future Harold Hutchins with a rather dapper husband. I had no idea that this proved such a controversy in America that some schools banned the book. It baffles me that such details are still so vehemently protested. Pilkey also talks about ADHD. My son has ADHD, and he said at one point during the book, "that's me!" in an excited and proud way. I like that Pilkey was able to portray ADHD as something that has its upside, too, in that lots of kids who have ADHD are more creative and energetic.

DreamWorks Animation Release Dates Include Madagascar 4". Collider.com. November 20, 2013 . Retrieved June 12, 2014. Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets (2018) a b c "Captain Underpants Saves The Day By Recruiting Top Comedy Talent To Voice New DreamWorks Animation Film". PR Newswire. January 21, 2014 . Retrieved January 22, 2014.The message that giving drugs or medicating for ADHD is a very bad choice is not explicitly stated, but it certainly is the underlying message of the book. I don't think kids would necessarily connect the real world drug Ritalin to the Pilkey make believe gas Rid-o-kid 2000 (the drug in the book that controls children) but it is an obvious enough message to the adult reader. Heller, Karen (April 26, 2000). "His Books Let Him Stay Class Clown, Even At 34". Philly.com . Retrieved August 9, 2015.