Book Series · 3 Books

How to Be a Supervillain Books

In order from How to Be a Supervillain to Bad Guys Finish First.

The How to Be a Supervillain series is a set of 3 chapter books by Michael Fry, published between 2017 and 2019. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 350 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

How to Be a Supervillain

By Michael Fry

A supervillain's son must choose between family expectations and his own morals.

320 pages· 23,527 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Summary: Victor Spoil, destined for villainy, lacks any evil instincts, much to his family's dismay. Sent to apprentice under the disgraced supervillain, The Smear, Victor's journey is chaotic. As he learns from his mentor, Victor faces a critical choice between his family's dark legacy and his own values. Can the world's nicest bad guy find his true path?

In reading order

How to Be a Supervillain Series

3 books · Published 2017–2019

#1 in Series

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How to Be a Supervillain

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

A supervillain's son must choose between family expectations and his own morals.

Series

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Born to Be Good

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2018

Victor must save heroes and villains from deadly alien battles.

#3 in Series

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Bad Guys Finish First

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Victor ditches villainy for librarianship, uncovering a secret society's battle for world order.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the How to Be a Supervillain series?

There are 3 books in the How to Be a Supervillain series. It began with How to Be a Supervillain in 2017, and the newest book, Bad Guys Finish First, was published in 2019.