The animated adventure Dog Man is now in theaters everywhere. With a cast featuring such recognizable voices as Pete Davidson, Lil Rey Howery, Isla Fisher, Billy Boyd, and Ricky Gervais, Dog Man is sure to be a hit with young moviegoers and their families. And library patrons can enjoy the bestselling graphic novel series the movie is based on with Hoopla!
Written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man came about as a spinoff of his incredibly popular Captain Underpants series. First published in 2016, the first issue introduces the titular hero, a police officer with the head of a dog. Since then, children and comics lovers have been enchanted by his comedic escapades.
Readers will find 10 installments of the ongoing series in hoopla’s catalog, with the most recent 11th entry set to go live at the end of March. And if they love Dog Man, they can also dive into Cat Kid Comic Club, a spinoff series also written and illustrated by Pilkey.
Comics and graphic novels are a great way to encourage early literacy and engage reluctant readers. And with thousands of titles and series available, hoopla’s selection has something for everyone. Visit the Resource Center for ideas and assets you can use to let patrons know about all the content that’s available to them!
