Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14) by Dav Pilkey (Author and Illustrator)

Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself. The best Christmas and holiday gift for readers of all ages!

The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one?

About the Author/Illustrator:
When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books -- the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In the second grade, Dav's teacher ripped up his comics and told him he couldn't spend the rest of his life making silly books. Fortunately, Dav was not a very good listener.

The reviews are in!

★ "There is something for everyone in this well-crafted latest entry to the beloved series. Themes of believing in yourself, supporting others in their time of need, and persistence in the face of challenges are perfectly woven into the high-speed high jinks... Another hit from Pilkey." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review

★ "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

ISBN: 9781546176183
ISBN-10: 1546176187
Publisher: Graphix
Publication Date: November 11, 2025
Pages: 224
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Series: Dog Man Series

Recommended Reading Level
Ages 8 to 12