The Adventures of Captain Underpants

The Adventures of Captain Underpants is a 1997 children's novel written and illustrated by American author Dav Pilkey. It follows George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two fourth-graders who hypnotize their principal, Mr. Krupp, into becoming the titular "greatest superhero of all time". The success of The Adventures of Captain Underpants spawned an extended franchise, including several sequels, spin-offs, and multimedia adaptations.