Grand Trial Showdown (Pokémon: Graphic Collection) (Hardcover)
Gotta catch all the Pokémon action in this fun new graphic novel! All the adventure and humor of the animated TV series spring to life in this thick 128-page, full-color comic-style book.Kids who love Pokémon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This 128-page, full-color graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokémon battles.First, Ash joins the Masked Royal onstage for a fight against the Revengers!Then, Ash visits Ula'ula Island to challenge the island kahuna, Nanu, to a grand trial. But Nanu doesn't think Ash and his Pokémon pals are ready for it. Can Ash prove his skill -- and ultimately win the battle?With tons of art on every page from the animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect new format for Pokémon fans.
SIMCHA WHITEHILL lives in New York City, but has spent much of her career in the world of Pokémon. A graduate of New York University, she began working on the American show production team, has had a hand in developing games for the brand, and authored over two dozen Tomes about Ash, Pikachu, and their crew. Like most fans, Simcha shares the mantra, “Gotta catch ’em all.” In addition to Pokémon, Simcha has also written for Disney and Nickelodeon.