Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back

In 1999, Viz Media launched Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back, a single-issue comic that captures the early, explosive popularity of the Pokémon phenomenon. This standalone story spotlights the beloved Pikachu in a lighthearted adventure, serving as a compact yet essential piece of the franchise’s original manga expansion in English. While brief, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for fans of the late-‘90s Pokémon craze.