Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants [Dog Man #1 ] & Dog Man Unleashed "Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants" is the first book in the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2016, this hardcover book is part of a juvenile fiction genre that features humorous stories and illustrations by Dav Pilkey himself. With a focus on themes of law & crime, animals, and action & adventure, this book is sure to entertain young readers with its engaging and whimsical narrative. The book is 240 pages long and measures 8.5 inches in length, 6.1 inches in width, and 0.8 inches in height.