Pokémon (IDW Publishing)

Pokémon is a comic book series by IDW Publishing based on the franchise of the same name. This is the first ever comic book series to be based off a Nintendo property and the first incarnation of Pokémon to be produced outside of Japan.

Synopsis
The comic is based on the Pokémon anime series, and revolves around the journey of Ash Ketchum in his quest to become a Pokémon Master. However, it is set in an alternate continuity, (akin to IDW's My Little Pony and Sonic the Hedgehog comics) and features all of Ash's travelling companions from the anime up to Sun and Moon.

Borrowing from Journeys ' format, Ash and his friends share a base of operations in the Kanto region. With his companions cycling regularly between issues. Resulting in characters who never met in the anime interacting with each other.

Main characters

 * Ash Ketchum - a ten-year-old Pokémon Trainer seeking to become a worldwide champion.
 * Pikachu - a yellow, mouse-like Pokémon of the Electric type. He is Ash's first Pokémon and best friend.