Dog Man Books in Order
Part ofDav Pilkey Books in OrderSee all the Dog Man graphic novels by Dav Pilkey in order, with quick summaries, series background, and easy where-to-start and reading-order guidance.
Last updated: December 27, 2025
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Publication Order
14 books
Big Jim Believes
by Dav Pilkey
2025
Big Jim steps into the spotlight in an epic adventure that tests his optimism and courage. As trouble hits the city, Dog Man and the Supa Buddies look to Big Jim for help, even when believing feels hard.
The Scarlet Shedder
by Dav Pilkey
2024
Dog Man gets sprayed by a skunk, and the tomato juice cure leaves him scarlet red. Shunned by the city he protects, he’s exiled at the worst possible time, because a new villain is unleashing an army of A.I. robots.
Big Jim Begins
by Dav Pilkey
2024
Before he was Big Jim, he was just a kid trying to survive and do the right thing. This Dog Man adventure digs into Big Jim’s origins, then throws him and the Supa Buddies into a new round of chaos, jokes, and hero work.
Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
by Dav Pilkey
2023
Piggy is back, and he’s got a diabolical plan to ruin Dog Man’s day. As new villains loom and sabotage threatens the Supa Buddies, Dog Man and friends have to stick together and fight smarter than ever.
Mothering Heights
by Dav Pilkey
2021
Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his past, and Grampa is up to no good. With new villains spilling into town, everything feels dark, but hope isn’t lost. Can love and friendship help the Supa Buddies save the day?
Grime and Punishment
by Dav Pilkey
2020
A fresh wave of villains and messy mysteries puts Dog Man and his friends under pressure. As the city gets grimey and plans go sideways, the Supa Buddies have to rely on teamwork, patience, and a little luck to set things right.
For Whom the Ball Rolls
by Dav Pilkey
2019
Can good deeds outdo evildoers? Dog Man and the Supa Buddies face a new threat as bad habits, fears, and bigger villains start piling up. Meanwhile, Petey tries to build a new life, and his past keeps tugging him back.
Fetch-22
by Dav Pilkey
2019
The Supa Buddies are tested when new trouble hits the city and the team gets pulled in different directions. Dog Man has to stay focused, protect his friends, and keep doing good, even when the situation feels impossible to untangle.
Lord of the Fleas
by Dav Pilkey
2018
A new bunch of baddies bust up the town, and Dog Man isn’t fighting alone this time. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, he has to team up with an unlikely ally, Petey the Cat, to stop the chaos.
Brawl of the Wild
by Dav Pilkey
2018
Dog Man 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, and wonders where he truly belongs.
Dog Man and Cat Kid
by Dav Pilkey
2017
Dog Man’s world gets bigger when a new hero called Cat Kid shows up, and the Supa Buddies start to take shape. Between new villains and old grudges, Dog Man and friends have to learn how to work together to save the day.
A Tale of Two Kitties
by Dav Pilkey
2017
Petey the Cat makes a clone, and it changes everything. Dog Man finds himself protecting a sweet new kid in the middle of villain plots, robot action, and hard choices about what family is supposed to look like.
Dog Man Unleashed
by Dav Pilkey
2016
Dog Man is trying to be the best cop he can be, but trouble keeps finding him. With Petey the Cat back at it and new chaos unleashed, Dog Man has to balance hero work with his own doggy instincts.
Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
2016
After a police officer and his dog are injured on the job, a strange surgery creates one new hero: Dog Man. He’s part dog, part human, and all enthusiasm, but he’ll need every bit of it to stop Petey the Cat’s latest evil plan.
Series background & context
The Dog Man books are graphic novels that spin out of the goofy comic world Pilkey created in Captain Underpants. The hero is born from a disaster: a police officer and his K-9 partner are injured on the job, and a last-second surgery creates one new cop with the head of a dog and the body of a human. Dog Man wants to do the right thing, but he’s still a dog, which means squirrels, bad habits, and big feelings are always part of the case.
From there, the series settles into a rhythm of action, jokes, and surprisingly tender character growth. Dog Man works with a long-suffering police chief, faces off against ridiculous villains, and often ends up making a bigger mess before he saves the day. The stories move fast, but the panels are packed with small sight gags, doodles, and punch lines that make the books fun to reread. The lettering is bold and clear, and Pilkey plays with misspellings and sound effects in a way that feels like kid handwriting. Some volumes even tuck in bonus mini-comics or goofy songs.
Petey the Cat, the self-proclaimed “world’s most evil cat”, becomes one of the most important parts of the series. At first he’s an enemy, always plotting, always escaping, always smirking. Over time, Pilkey lets Petey become complicated, especially as family, responsibility, and regret start showing up in the middle of the mayhem.
The jokes are loud, but the feelings are real.
A big part of the ongoing story is the idea of choosing to be better, even when you’ve messed up before. Dog Man learns to manage impulses and fears. Petey wrestles with his past. New friends join the mix, and the “Supa Buddies” team-ups give the books a warm, found-family vibe without ever turning preachy. If you like this side of the world, Cat Kid Comic Club is the creative, classroom-style spin-off that shares some of the same characters.
These are still Pilkey books, so you can expect plenty of slapstick, silly wordplay, and exaggerated villains. But you’ll also find moments that land because they’re recognizable, a kid trying to fit in, a friend who messes up, a grown-up who doesn’t know how to say sorry. The series makes room for readers who want jokes and readers who want comfort, sometimes on the same page.
It’s easiest to start with Dog Man and read forward, because relationships and running jokes build from book to book. But if you pick one up in the middle, you’ll still understand the main mission: be brave, do good, and try not to chase every squirrel on the way.
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