Books About Supervillains

The Best Supervillains Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about supervillains? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Supervillains

Minions: The Junior Novel
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Minions: The Junior Novel

By Sadie Chesterfield

Minions seek a new villainous master to save their kind from extinction.

130 pages· 13,369 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 518 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: From the dawn of time, Minions have served the most despicable masters. Now, Kevin, Stuart, and Bob embark on a quest to find a new evil leader. Their journey takes them from Antarctica to 1960s New York and London, where they encounter Scarlet Overkill, the first female super-villain. Can they save Minionkind from annihilation?
There's No Place Like Rome
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

There's No Place Like Rome

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #1 in the Time Crime series

A kid who flunks history is sent back in time to save it.

272 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Johnny Day can't even read Roman numerals, so he is the last person anyone would send back to ancient Rome. But when someone travels into the past to change history, his brilliant aunt's tech company sends him to fix it. With a snarky sentient computer as his only help, Johnny dodges gladiators and conspirators to stop a genius supervillain before the present is wiped out.
Aphmau: Searching for Home
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Aphmau: Searching for Home

By Aphmau, Michela Cacciatore (Illustrator)

Birthday wishes come to life, turning reality into a video game. Can they restore normalcy?

208 pages· 6,312 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 24 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: New in town, Aphmau faces a magical mishap when her birthday wishes come alive, transforming reality into a video game world. With the mysterious Aaron by her side, she must navigate this chaotic adventure. Can they reverse the magic before Stacy's sinister plan takes over? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel where every wish has a consequence.
The Hat of Great Importance
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Hat of Great Importance

By Patrick Ness, Tim Miller (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series

Chaos erupts as school friends face a new supervillain and unravel a mysterious tower's secrets.

208 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Zeke, Daniel, Alicia, and Meil face a chaotic school day as a mysterious tower looms with a potential Death Ray. Zeke's unease grows with Daniel's pink hat and a suspicious guidance counselor. Can they navigate friendship tensions and a slippery new supervillain? With humor and heart, these unlikely heroes must confront their fears and find courage in unexpected places.
Spider-Man: Worst Enemies
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$379
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

Spider-Man: Worst Enemies

By Catherine Saunders

Spider-Man faces his deadliest foes.

32 pages· 825 words· Est. 10 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 169 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Spider-Man battles his most formidable enemies, including the cunning Green Goblin, the brilliant Doctor Octopus, the shape-shifting Sandman, and the fearsome Lizard. Can he outsmart and outfight them all?
The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries

By Ivan Cohen, Sholly Fisch · Book #1 in the Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries series

Batman and Scooby-Doo tackle time-traveling mysteries and a Batcave ghost. Can they uncover the truth?

128 pages· 11,594 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 412 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When Batman's iconic gloves vanish, he joins forces with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to unravel a time-bending mystery. As a ghostly presence haunts the Batcave, the team must uncover how an intruder created a fake phantom. With each twist, the stakes rise—can they solve the case before it's too late? Dive into a world where the Dark Knight and a talking Great Dane face the unknown together, blending detective skills and humor in a thrilling adventure. Discover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Gotham and beyond.
Menace of the Molten Man
Graphic Nov.
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

Menace of the Molten Man

By David Seidman, Andie Tong (Illustrator), Jeremy Roberts (Illustrator) · Spider Sense Spider-Man series

Can Spider-Man stop a fiery villain before everything melts away?

24 pages· 496 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 18 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Spider-Man faces a fiery challenge as the Molten Man, with his scorching metallic skin and superhuman strength, threatens to melt everything in his path. Can Spidey cool down this destructive force before it's too late, or will the heat prove too much for our hero? The stakes are high as Spider-Man races against time to prevent chaos and destruction. Will he find a way to extinguish the Molten Man's fiery rampage, or is this villain too hot to handle? Dive into the action and discover if Spider-Man can save the day.
The Flash
Graphic Nov.
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$470
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011

The Flash

By Michael Dahl · DC Comics Super Heroes series

Trapped in a frictionless bubble, can the Flash escape before oxygen runs out?

56 pages· 4,241 words· Est. 48 min read
3.6 Goodreads · 32 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: The Trickster's invisible schemes trap the Flash in a frictionless bubble, rendering his super-speed useless. As oxygen dwindles, the Flash must outsmart his cunning foe to survive. Can he escape this deadly trap before time runs out?
T. Rex Trouble!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

T. Rex Trouble!

By Dennis R. Shealy, Erik Doescher (Illustrator), Mike DeCarlo (Illustrator), David Tanguay (Illustrator) · DC Super Friends series

Heroes battle dinosaurs to save Metropolis from chaos.

32 pages· 210 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 200 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When Lex Luthor unleashes dinosaurs on Metropolis, Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern must unite to stop the prehistoric threat. Can the DC Super Friends save the city from this wild invasion?
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