Head-to-head
The Adventures of Captain Underpants vs Brawl of the Wild
Both are hilarious series with silly humor and comic elements aimed at the same 6-9 year-old audience. Parents compare them to pick which ridiculous hero their kid will love more.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey
The origin story — where the world's greatest underpants-wearing superhero was born
Brawl of the Wild
by Dav Pilkey
Hilarious graphic novel with surprising emotional depth about responsibility and belonging
Score comparison
| Score | The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Brawl of the Wild | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Score | 75 | 77 | Tied |
| Parent Score | 44 | 62 | Brawl of the Wild (+18) |
| Teacher Score | 46 | 65 | Brawl of the Wild (+19) |
✓ The Adventures of Captain Underpants — perfect for
- •The child who says 'I hate reading' and has never willingly finished a book. Also ideal for the 7-8 year old who loves comics
- •pranks
- •and making people laugh — this is the book that defines their entire reading personality for years.
✓ Brawl of the Wild — perfect for
- •Reluctant readers
- •graphic novel lovers
- •ages 7-10
- •comedy fans
- •readers who love character-driven stories
Our take
There's no universal winner here — the right pick depends on who's reading. Brawl of the Wild scores higher with kids (77 vs 75) — better if your goal is "my kid actually wants to read it."
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