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Bad Guys — by Aaron Blabey

Bad Guys Series in Order: 21 books

  • The Bad Guys

    Book - 1

    They sound like bad guys, they look like bad guys ... and they even smell like bad guys. But Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark are about to change all of that... Mr. Wolf has a daring plan for the Bad Guys' first good mission. They a...

  • The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable

    Book - 2

    The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake...who's also known as "The Chicken Swallower." What could possibly go wrong? ...

  • The Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back

    Book - 3

    The Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day! Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig -- one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And...

  • The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens

    Book - 4

    It's a zombie kitten apocalypse! Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready...

  • The Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas

    Book - 5

    The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to "borrow" a rocket. And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits. And Mr. Piranha miiiight have eaten too many bean burritos. S...

  • The Bad Guys in Alien Vs Bad Guys

    Book - 6

    The Bad Guys are vanishing! A creature with TONS of teeth and WAY too many butts is stealing them, one by one. Is this the end for the Bad Guys? Maybe. Will it be funny? You bet your butts it will! ...

  • The Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!

    Book - 7

    The Bad Guys have flown through outer space, made it back to Earth, and managed to land in exactly the right place... but exactly the wrong TIME. Who knew alien escape pods were capable of time travel?!? And now that they're 65 million years in the p...

  • The Bad Guys in Superbad

    Book - 8

    The Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a ...

  • The Bad Guys in The Big Bad Wolf

    Book - 9

    The Bad Guys are back for the monstrously funny 9th installment of the New York Times bestselling series! When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an...



  • The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever

    Book - 10

    They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! Su...

  • The Bad Guys in the Dawn of the Underlord

    Book - 11

    They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The Bad Guys - sorry, Shadow Squad-G...

  • The Bad Guys in The One?!

    Book - 12

    They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Seriously, WHAT is going on with Sn...

  • The Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase

    Book - 13

    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...

  • The Bad Guys in They're Bee-Hind You!

    Book - 14

    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...

  • The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!

    Book - 15

    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...

  • The Bad Guys in the Others?!

    Book - 16

    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Manhey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New Y...

  • The Bad Guys in Let the Games Begin!

    Book - 17

    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...

  • The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking

    Book - 18

    Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...

  • The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast

    Book - 19

    Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...



  • The Bad Guys in One Last Thing

    Book - 20

    Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New ...

  • The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zitten

    Book - 21

    NOW IN COLOR!I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious! -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestsell...

Series Premise

The Bad Guys series is a bestselling illustrated graphic novel series for children. Each book centers on the gang attempting a new mission to prove they are heroes, usually with chaotic and hilarious results. The stories combine comic-book panels, minimal text, and plenty of slapstick action.

Bad Guys Series Reading Order

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: The Bad Guys

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order gives the best experience for the Bad Guys series. Each book has a complete central adventure with its own mission and resolution. Character relationships and ongoing developments, however, carry across the series, including the group's growing teamwork and individual personality changes. Readers who begin with a later book will understand the main story but will miss the depth of how the characters evolve and how running jokes build over time.

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Bad Guys Series Characters

The series revolves around five reformed villains: Mr. Wolf, the optimistic leader; Mr. Snake, the grumpy and sarcastic friend; Mr. Shark, the enthusiastic but dim member; Mr. Piranha, the hot-tempered one; and Legs the tarantula, the quiet tech expert. These core characters appear in every book, with their personalities and friendships developing as the series progresses.

Setting of the Bad Guys Series

The series is set in a cartoonish modern world filled with cities, forests, laboratories, and secret hideouts. The environment changes with each mission, from animal shelters and banks to alien spaceships and underwater locations. The visual style is bold, energetic, and full of expressive illustrations.

Tone & Themes of the Bad Guys Series

The tone is silly, fast-paced, and packed with bathroom humor and visual gags. Central themes include redemption, the power of friendship, trying to be good when everyone expects the worst, and the importance of teamwork. Stories show that even "bad guys" can change and do the right thing.

Is the Bad Guys Series Worth Reading?

The Bad Guys series appeals to reluctant readers and fans of humorous graphic novels. It suits children who enjoy quick, funny stories with lots of pictures and minimal text. The mix of action, comedy, and character growth keeps readers engaged across the long series.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

The series contains frequent silly violence, bathroom humor, and mild gross-out jokes. There is no romantic content or mature themes. The tone is light-hearted and appropriate for most children aged 6–10, though some parents may want to preview the level of crude humor.

The Bad Guys series offers humorous graphic novel adventures about a group of villains trying to become heroes. Its structure balances self-contained missions with meaningful character development across books. For those searching the Bad Guys series order or books in order, beginning with the first title provides the fullest understanding of the group's journey.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 21 books in the Bad Guys series.

The Bad Guys series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zitten (Book 21), was published in March 2026.

The first book in the Bad Guys series, The Bad Guys, was published in January 2017.

The Bad Guys series primarily falls into the Action Adventure genre. This chapter book series was written for ages 7-10, but some older readers may still like to read these books.

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