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Dog Man — by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man Series in Order: 15 books
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Dog Man Unleashed
Book - 2
Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash ju...
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A Tale of Two Kitties
Book - 3
He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn'...
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Dog Man and Cat Kid
Book - 4
Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to ...
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Lord of the Fleas
Book - 5
When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World...
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Brawl of the Wild
Book - 6
Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit...
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For Whom the Ball Rolls
Book - 7
Petey learns what it means to do good in the seventh Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog ...
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Grime and Punishment
Book - 9
The next great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. You'll howl with laughter! The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he&...
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Mothering Heights
Book - 10
Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world ...
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Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Book - 11
DOG MAN IS BACK! The highly anticipated new graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series starring everyone's favorite canine superhero by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diab...
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The Scarlet Shedder
Book - 12
Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After be...
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Big Jim Begins
Book - 13
In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and b...
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Big Jim Believes
Book - 14
Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence,...
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A Sprinkle in Time
Book - 15
An all-new adventure from the #1 global bestselling Dog Man phenomenon coming November 3, 2026!In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is his evil the necessary soil for Dog Man and friends to grow and bloom? ...
Series Premise
The Dog Man series is a bestselling series of graphic novels for children that combines comic-book action with heavy doses of bathroom humor and wordplay. Each book centers on Dog Man solving a new crime or stopping a villain, often with help from his inventor friend 80-HD and the cloned kitten Li'l Petey. The stories feature flip-o-rama action sequences and are presented as comics created by the fictional characters George and Harold from Pilkey’s Captain Underpants universe.
Dog Man Series Reading Order
🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere
Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.
The Dog Man series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own conflict and resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared comedic world, where familiar faces reappear with minor updates or running jokes. Reading the Dog Man books out of order does not cause confusion for the main adventure in any volume.
Explanation of reading order types
Dog Man Series Characters
The central character is Dog Man, a police officer with a dog's head and a human's body who acts with pure-hearted enthusiasm but limited manners. Key supporting figures include Petey the cat (a former villain who gradually softens), his cloned "son" Li'l Petey, the robotic inventor 80-HD, Chief the police boss, and reporter Sarah Hatoff with her poodle Zuzu. New villains and side characters appear in each book while the core group remains consistent.
Setting of the Dog Man Series
The series is set in a silly, cartoonish city where police stations, secret laboratories, and ordinary streets serve as backdrops for absurd crimes and chases. The environment mixes everyday urban locations with over-the-top villain lairs and invention workshops. The visual style is energetic and childlike, with bold panels and frequent sound effects.
Tone & Themes of the Dog Man Series
The tone is goofy, fast-paced, and packed with juvenile humor including puns, poop jokes, and slapstick. Central themes include friendship, forgiveness, doing the right thing even when it's messy, and the idea that family can be chosen rather than born. Stories encourage creativity and laughter while showing characters learning from mistakes.
Is the Dog Man Series Worth Reading?
The Dog Man series appeals to reluctant readers and fans of graphic novels who enjoy silly humor and easy-to-follow action. It works well for children transitioning from early chapter books to longer comics. The mix of simple text, expressive illustrations, and short chapters makes the books engaging for a wide range of young readers.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
The series contains frequent bathroom humor, mild gross-out jokes, and cartoon violence with no real injury or fear. 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 prefer to preview the level of potty humor.
The Dog Man series offers humorous graphic novel adventures centered on a unique half-dog police officer and his friends. Its mostly standalone structure makes it flexible for readers. For those searching the Dog Man series order or books in order, any title provides a complete, funny story while still benefiting from the recurring cast and world.
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