Graphic Novels
Old Faces, New Twists: ‘Pokémon Adventures Vol. 3’ Turns Up the Heat
The character development really stood out in this volume. Watching the protagonists, and even the side characters, grow has been satisfying in a way the games never quite offered. Green, in particular, had a few moments that gave more insight into her background, and I’m even more intrigued by her now.
A Wild Green Appeared: ‘Pokémon Adventures Vol. 2’ Keeps the Madness Coming
Since the revelation that the series took the battle mechanic literally, this series has consistently caught me off guard, but in the best way. Like the first volume, Pokémon Adventures Vol. 2 was bot familiar, yet utterly unhinged. The mirroring of the old Gameboy games stirs up just enough nostalgia to keep you feeling comfortable, and then they hit you with the deviations
Back to Pallet Town: ‘Pokémon Adventures' Unexpected Gore and Heartfelt Charm
Pokémon Adventures, Vol. 01, by Hidenori Kusaka and illustrated by Mato, dives headfirst into the nostalgia of the Pokémon world. Growing up in the '90s and early '00s, a slight obsession with Pokémon was practically a rite of passage, and even now, that love for the pocket monster universe only seems to intensify. So, continuing my quest through the library's manga collection, I eagerly grabbed Pokémon Adventures when I saw it.