The Bad Guys · #7 / 20
Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!
They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. The Bad Guys have flown through outer space, made it back to Earth, and managed to land in exactly the right place... but exactly the wrong TIME. Who knew alien escape pods were capable of time travel?!? And now that they're 65 million years in the past, they must avoid being eaten by dinosaurs and fix their broken time machine if they ever want to get back home before an evil alien destroys the whole world! This super special edition also includes a hilarious original short story following evil Dr. Marmalade's quest for superstardom, quizzes, games, and more!
The series
In a world where heroes are expected to be flawless and brave, The Bad Guys flips the script and takes readers on a wild ride with the most unlikely group of saviors. This hilarious and action-packed series follows a band of "bad guys"—a wolf, a shark, a piranha, and a snake—who are on a mission to prove that being good isn’t just for the goody-two-shoes. What makes this series so refreshing isn’t just the constant shenanigans or over-the-top humor, but the transformation of characters that the world has already written off.
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The group’s chaotic attempts to do good—while struggling with their less-than-heroic instincts—create a perfect storm of laughter, heart, and unexpected camaraderie. They’re not your typical heroes; in fact, they’re more like the kind of characters that children love to root for because they’re flawed, relatable, and oddly endearing. As they face epic challenges, they evolve in unexpected ways, and their unlikely friendship becomes the core of their misadventures.
Filled with sharp wit, thrilling escapades, and vibrant illustrations, The Bad Guys is more than just a laugh-out-loud series—it’s an exploration of what it truly means to be a hero. With each new installment, readers are pulled deeper into the antics of this unconventional squad, where even the smallest victories feel monumental. What begins as a simple mission to do good quickly becomes something much bigger, and it’s clear that these “bad guys” might just be the best heroes the world never expected.
From the first page, readers are hooked on the absurdity and charm of the characters, eager to see how far these not-so-good guys can go in their quest for redemption. Whether it’s saving the day or simply trying to survive their latest mishap, The Bad Guys delivers action, humor, and heart in spades—one page at a time.
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