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[[File:SELogo.png|right|thumb|250px|''Super Effective'''s logo]] | [[File:SELogo.png|right|thumb|250px|''Super Effective'''s logo]] | ||
'''Super Effective''' is a comical {{wp|webcomic}} by Canadian cartoonist '''Scott Ramsoomair'''. It is based on the events of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and was first published on April 23, 2008. | '''Super Effective''' is a discontinued comical {{wp|webcomic}} by Canadian cartoonist '''Scott Ramsoomair'''. It is based on the events of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and was first published on April 23, 2008. | ||
Ramsoomair is also known for his main comic, <span class=plainlinks>[http://www.vgcats.com/ ''VG Cats'']</span>, which parodies many video games, including Pokémon. ''Super Effective'' is devoted to the Pokémon series, and the storyline focuses on {{ga|Red}}'s journey through [[Kanto]]. Some comics do deviate slightly from the plot of the games, primarily for humor purposes. | Ramsoomair is also known for his main comic, <span class=plainlinks>[http://www.vgcats.com/ ''VG Cats'']</span>, which parodies many video games, including Pokémon. ''Super Effective'' is devoted to the Pokémon series, and the storyline focuses on {{ga|Red}}'s journey through [[Kanto]]. Some comics do deviate slightly from the plot of the games, primarily for humor purposes. | ||
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[[File:Super Effective Strip 02.png|thumb|right|250px|The second strip, showing Blue, Oak, and Red]] | [[File:Super Effective Strip 02.png|thumb|right|250px|The second strip, showing Blue, Oak, and Red]] | ||
===Red=== | ===Red=== | ||
The main character of the comic, Red is based on the {{ga|Red|player character}} of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. His | The main character of the comic, Red is based on the {{ga|Red|player character}} of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. His [[first partner Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was a {{p|Charmander}}. Like his game counterpart, he is a silent protagonist and thus largely speaks through his actions. Red is the most rational of the characters in the series and notices the obvious faults of others. He made his debut in the first strip. He currently has one Badge, the {{badge|Boulder}}. Red's Pokémon are Charmander{{tt|*|known moves are Metal Claw and one unidentified Fire move}}, {{p|Pidgey}}{{tt|*|nicknamed Butts; only known move is Gust}}, {{p|Zubat}}{{tt|*|known moves are Supersonic and Leech Life}}, and {{p|Clefairy}}{{tt|*|known moves are Double Slap and Metronome}}. | ||
===Professor Oak=== | ===Professor Oak=== | ||
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===Green=== | ===Green=== | ||
Green is based on the female player character, {{ga | Green is based on the female player character, {{ga|Leaf}}, and first appeared in the 29th strip. Her [[first partner Pokémon|first Pokémon]] is a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. She happens to display an interest in its "{{m|Vine Whip|tentacles}}" that she may or may not be kidding about. She has a peppy and bright personality and is somewhat cruel, cutting down tall grass with a lawnmower, killing the Pokémon hiding in it. Ramsoomair intends for Green to become more of a supporting character, like Blue.<ref name="interview">Interview with Scott Ramsoomair</ref> Green's Pokémon are {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Pikachu}}{{tt|*|only known move is Dig}}. | ||
===Other characters=== | ===Other characters=== | ||