The Bad Guys is a wildly popular, New York Times-bestselling graphic novel series by Australian author Aaron Blabey. This specific set (Books 6 through 12) marks a major turning point in the series. While the earlier books focus on a ragtag group of "scary" animals—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark—trying to perform good deeds to change their reputations, this middle arc shifts into a high-stakes, sci-fi adventure involving alien invasions, superpowers, and multiversal threats.
Blabey’s signature style uses minimal text, cinematic pacing, and hilarious, expressive illustrations that make these books a "gateway drug" for reluctant readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aaron Blabey is a former actor turned world-renowned children’s book creator. Beyond The Bad Guys, he is famous for Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn. His background in acting is evident in the "performative" nature of his characters—their dialogue is snappy, and their facial expressions are expertly timed for comedic effect.
