by Dav Pilkey
Part of Captain Underpants
First published 1999
Harold and George's comic book superhero springs back into action when their school faces an otherworldly threat. Three colossal aliens land on Earth and disguise themselves as ordinary cafeteria staff, infiltrating the lunchroom to execute their invasion scheme. Captain Underpants must take on these massive extraterrestrial beings while they pursue their evil agenda within the school walls. The situation spirals out of control as zombie nerds enter the fray, turning the hallways into a battleground of supernatural mayhem. The underwear-wearing hero's most daunting opponent emerges in the form of the Giant Man-Eating Dandelion of Doom, a creature that might finally overpower even his extraordinary abilities. As chaos engulfs the school from enemies both cosmic and botanical, Captain Underpants fights desperately to save his domain from complete destruction. This marks the most perilous adventure yet for the boys' beloved champion.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, comedy, childrens, superheroes, graphic-novels-comics
Vibes: absurd, action-packed, fast-paced, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: comic-relief, escalating-chaos, invasion-plot, unlikely-hero
Setting: School, Lunchroom, Earth
144 pages · Paperback · Scholastic