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Scholastic Graphix Releases Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga by Dav Pilkey and Artist Motojiro
Scholastic Graphix has published Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga, a new manga adaptation of Dav Pilkey's beloved children's series illustrated by Japanese artist Motojiro. The first volume hit stores on April 7, and includes the series' signature "flip-o-rama" interactive feature. Pilkey publicly praised Motojiro's work in a Today Show appearance, helping spotlight the collaboration to a wide audience.
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I didnt see this on the Today Show when it first aired, but love seeing Dav Pilkey’s shoutout to “Captain Underpants Manga” artist Motojiro along with a preview of the first volume, which just hit stores on April 7 www.today.com/video/dav-pi...
Deb AokiApr 8
Delighted to get my copy of Scholastic Graphix “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga” by Dav Pilkey and Motojiro today! It’s full of fun and “flip-o-rama” action too! www.scholastic.com/site/dav-pil...
Deb AokiApr 7
What we know
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is published by Scholastic Graphix, written by Dav Pilkey and illustrated by Motojiro.
- Volume 1 officially released on April 7.
- The book retains the classic Captain Underpants 'flip-o-rama' interactive feature in manga format.
- Dav Pilkey gave a public shoutout to artist Motojiro during a Today Show segment, which included a preview of the first volume.
- The project represents a Western children's franchise being adapted into manga format by a Japanese artist.
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