Line #60 Webcomic/Mokepon


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2	[[caption-width-right:303:Atty has [[Series/TopGearUK Richard Hammond]] at home waiting for him.]]
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4	''[[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/mokepon/comic/1#comicpage Moképon]]'' is a witty AffectionateParody webcomic of the ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' games, though it also frequently parodies and references the ''[[Anime/PokemonTheSeries Pokémon]]'' anime, and one of the most popular comics on Smack Jeeves.
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6	It begins the adventure of an unenthusiastic trainer named Atticus Brent being kicked out by his mother for being unwilling to partake in the wonderful world of Pokémon and is forced onto his journey by her. After being given his Charmander ('affectionately' nicknamed Dragonthing) by a worryingly senile Professor Oak, he finds himself slowly sucked into the world of Pokémon. Though he's all too aware that a lot of it [[FridgeLogic doesn't make sense]].
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9	!!This comic has examples of the following tropes:
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11	* AerithAndBob: Atticus, Kahn, Thaddeus, Trixabelle and...George. [[GenderBlenderName Though George is quite an unusual name for her gender.]]
12	* AltText: Starting from the third page of chapter two.
13	--> ''[[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/662798/chapter-2-page-3/ This]] is [[DawnOfAnEra the start of a beautiful new era.]] These secret little messages that no one will know about [[ViewersLikeYou except you.]]''
14	--> ''({{Beat}})''
15	--> ''[[LoveConfession I love you.]] [[LoveMakesYouCrazy In a very real and worrying way.]]''
16	%%* AmbiguousGender: George, though WordOfGod confirms that she's female.
17	%%* AmbiguouslyBrown: Kahn and his younger sister, Mana. WordOfGod says they're of Turkish descent.
18	%% * AntiHero: Atticus.
19	* ArtEvolution: Happens within the ''first chapter'' due to ScheduleSlip. Also applies for the entire comic; compare [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/4#comicpage chapter 1, page 2's sketchy art]] with [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/359 chapter 6, page 94's stark black-and-white style.]]
20	* ArtShift: The author likes to experiment with different drawing styles, sometimes even dabbling with colour.
21	* AudienceSurrogate: George, while she's looking for Pikachu in Viridian Forest. Who ''hasn't'' done that at least once in their youth, ignoring the fact there's better Electric-types in the game?
22	* BaitAndSwitch: Inverted in the AltText of [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1093811/chapter-3-page-42/ this]] strip (or not, depending on which version of English you use).
23	--> What a soggy fag. ... And his cigarette's wet too.
24	%% * BigNo: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1198309/chapter-4-page-25/ Metapod! Nooooo!]]
25	%% * BigOMG: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1285112/chapter-4-page-57/ Done by the same Bug Catcher as above, no less.]]
26	* BlackHumor:
27	** What ''does'' happen to the starter you don't choose? It goes to the waste disposal.
28	** The Pidgey incident.
29	* BreakingTheFourthWall:
30	** When Prof. Oak starts reciting the speech from ''VideoGame/PokemonSnap'', Atticus points out its the 'wrong game'.
31	** Atticus tries to watch Top Gear in Pewter City's Pokémon Center and is surprised to learn that he's somehow missed about 3 1/2 years worth of episodes in the time since he left on his adventure.
32	** George threatens [[spoiler: to "b button" Atticus if he evolves Dragonthing.]]
33	%%* BrickJoke: Before he began his journey Atticus yelled at Dragonthing for being completely unable to attack on its own. [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1175484/chapter-4-page-18/ Now...]]
34	%%** [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/2043053/chapter-9-page-2/ "Bike riding is purely for the obscenely wealthy!"]] cue [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/2118389/chapter-9-page-66/ page 66]], including an AltText lampshading it.
35	* ChekhovsGunman: It's easy to miss, but Thaddeus and Trixabelle can be seen on a [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/738519/chapter-2-page-13/ wanted poster]] way before they appear in Viridian Forest.
36	* CombatPragmatist: Dragonthing attacks Ricardo's Caterpie while the guy is in the middle of boasting about the friendship between him and his Pokémon.
37	%%* ComeWithMeIfYouWantToLive: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1953750/chapter-7-page-93/ Here.]] Bonus points for AltText actually quoting this trope word-for-word.
38	%%* CoolMask: Gabe; may cross into MalevolentMaskedMan.
39	%%* [[CoolButInefficient Cool]] [[AwesomeYetImpractical yet Impractical]]: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1145806/chapter-4-page-8/ Fingerless Gloves]]. [[AltText Lack of practicality is cool.]]
40	%%* TheBusCameBack: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1994118/chapter-8-page-15/ Spoiler warning with the link, of course.]]
41	%% * DeadpanSnarker: Atticus being the prime offender, though [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/750906/chapter-2-page-15/ other]] [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1066978/chapter-3-page-38/ people]] sometimes like to get in on the action.
42	* DeathbringerTheAdorable: Gutripper turns out to be a [[spoiler: Diglett]]. Though, considering Atticus' team consists of a Charmander and a Pikachu, [[KillerRabbit Gutripper is still a big threat.]]
43	* DeconstructedTrope: Part of the {{Deconstruction}} is having more realistic battles and attacks; take, for instance, [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/260 how an Onix would actually win a fight with a Pikachu.]]
44	* {{Deconstruction}}: One of the comic's main sources of humour. Atticus doesn't ''want'' ToBeAMaster but is forced into doing so by his mother, there's a rather grisly explanation as to what happens to the remaining starter (as well as [[LudicrousGibs Pidgeys who don't get out of the way of lawnmowers]]), among many other examples. It pretty much showcases the [[FridgeLogic inherent flaws in logic]] and [[FridgeHorror terrifying implications]] of [[CrapsaccharineWorld a world of unbridled idealism built on the foundation of wild animals being dependent on their human masters.]]
45	* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: Elle calling out her Pokémon.
46	-->'''Elle''': Rip his guts out! Gutripper!!
47	%%* {{Determinator}}: Dragonthing during in her battle with the Feraligatr.
48	%% * DontYouDarePityMe: Atticus, as shown [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1097000/chapter-3-page-43/ here.]]
49	* EasilyForgiven: Despite how incredibly pissed off she was after it happened, George was able to get over the whole [[spoiler: "burning down Viridian Forest"]] thing with relative ease[[spoiler:, mostly due to the fact that he saved her life when he quite easily could have left her there to die.]]
50	* EasterEgg: All of Atty's cigarette packets have a [[Franchise/FinalFantasy Malboro]] on them. The cigarette brand is [[IncrediblyLamePun Marlboro.]]
51	* EnsembleDarkhorse: [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/126 In-universe.]]
52	--> '''Trix:''' ''...What's she doing?''
53	--> '''Thad:''' ''[[ThirdOptionAdaptation ...Trying to catch a Pikachu.]]''
54	--> '''Trix:''' ''...Why?''
55	--> '''Thad:''' ''[[AudienceSurrogate I dunno, 'cuz every kid wants a Pikachu.]] Probably none of the damn things left.''
56	* {{Expy}}:
57	** The masked person looks quite similar to [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Madara Uchiha.]]
58	%% ** [[VideoGame/{{Golden Sun}} Felix, anyone?]]
59	** Elle has a lampshaded resemblance to [[Manga/DeathNote Mello]].
60	* EyeScream: About half of the comments on [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/157 this]] comic were something along the lines of "Ouch, tree in eye looks painful." [[note]]The other half were "I bet she beats him to the exit."[[/note]]
61	* FlashForward: More of an example for the world itself rather than specific characters. Judging by bits of dialogue and imagery in the beginning, and assuming that it takes place in 2009, then this comic takes place around 18 years after the anime, where it's implied that [[spoiler:Ash]] is dead and stated that [[spoiler:Gary Oak]] is missing and presumed dead.
62	%% * FlatWhat: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1526966/chapter-5-page-31/ Who's Stein?]]
63	* GenderBlenderName: George, a female trainer who begins to follow Atticus.
64	%%* GrossUpCloseUp: Of Kahn's Nidoran, leading to Dragonthing's hasty, fearful retreat.
65	%% * HalfIdenticalTwins: Kahn and Mana.
66	* HeroicBSOD: Poor Professor Oak has pretty much gone insane since [[spoiler:Gary went missing and was presumed dead.]]
67	* HiddenDepths: Atticus is actually very talented at drawing.
68	* HopelessBossFight: Atticus' battle against the masked man was pretty obviously hopeless from the start.
69	* ImagineSpot: Twice in Chapter Three, when poor Dragonthing first imagines Atticus having the worst possible reaction to its {{Subverted}} Awesomeness and an extremely unrealistic outcome to [[spoiler: it taking on Feraligatr]].
70	%% * InTheHood:
71	%%** George.
72	%%** Mana also dons a rather cute Growlithe hoodie. The author is apparently fond of girls in hoodies.
73	* {{Jerkass}}:
74	** Kahn's friends, who express relief over him leaving behind his back.
75	** Atticus starts out as this, but the aftermath of his second battle shows he has a well hidden [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold soft spot]] for Dragonthing.
76	%% * JerkWithAHeartOfGold: In [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1063083/chapter-3-page-37/ this panel]], and in the artist comments under it, it's implied that Atticus may be one of these. In-universe, George is quite convinced that he is one.
77	%%* KillerRabbit: Clefairy.
78	* KnightOfCerebus: In a way, Atticus is this to the Pokémon universe. On his first day he [[spoiler: ''burned down Viridian Forest.'']] One can only imagine what will come next.
79	%% * LoveBubbles: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1108016/chapter-3-page-46/ Aww look, Atty really does like Dragonthing.]] Not.
80	* MinorInjuryOverreaction: During Atticus's first Gym battle, Elle's Sandslash sustains a small burn on its wrist/hand, prompting Elle to start ''bawling''.
81	* MythologyGag: Thaddeus and Trixabelle in a recent strip have been revealed to be members of Team Rocket, mirroring Jesse and James with [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1257671/chapter-4-page-49/ the infamous Team Rocket mott.o]] Many fans rejoiced.
82	* NamedAfterSomebodyFamous: The alt text on Chpt 3 Pg 17 claims that Atty's mom named him after a lawyer who is most likely [[Literature/ToKillAMockingbird Atticus Finch.]] Out of universe, H0lyhandgrenade first heard the name Atticus from the book and liked it ever since. [[note]][[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/981432/chapter-3-page-20/ Stated in the comment section of this post.]][[/note]]
83	%% * NiceGuy: Kahn.
84	* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Atticus' attempt to stop the bug swarm killing him, DT and George ends up [[spoiler: burning Viridian Forest to the ground.]] George [[WhatTheHellHero calls him out on it]].
85	* NoSenseOfPersonalSpace: [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/228 The Pewter City guide.]] and [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/376 The Shady Pokémon Salesman.]]
86	%% * OddlyVisibleEyebrows
87	* OhCrap: Atticus and Dragonthing get a good one when they see the Beedrills and Butterfrees flying towards them.
88	* PoorPredictableRock: {{Lampshaded}} by Bug Catcher Ricardo, who wonders if it's the fact that he only uses Bug Pokémon that leads to him being defeated so many times.
89	* {{Retirony}}: Mentioned by [[http://h0lyhandgrenade.co.uk/mokepon/comic/290 one character]] when he jokes that a burned-down forest was 'just three weeks away from retirement'.
90	%%* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: Dragonthing, Rat Attack (Ratatta), Caterpie, Rat (Pikachu)...it seems if a Pokémon has the potential of being cute then the author will make it so.
91	%% ** JustifiedTrope: The whole thing IS based off [[UsefulNotes/{{Kawaisa}} a Japanese franchise]] that features an entire world of [[SeriesMascot Series Mascots.]]
92	%% * [[HeelRealization Rival Realization]]: [[spoiler:Atticus]], after pulling off a [[MemeticMutation GARY MOTHERFUCKING OAK]] completely by accident.
93	* ScatterbrainedSenior: Professor Oak speaking solely in dialog from the games is due to a combination of senility and him going mad from grief at the possibility of his grandson being dead.
94	* SceneryPorn: For a webcomic it has ''very'' good art, with surprisingly detailed backgrounds.
95	* SingleStrokeBattle: Atticus pulls one against [[spoiler: Kahn]], taking out all of his pokémon with one hit each. [[spoiler: Turns out [[YankTheDogsChain they had already been weakened by Kahn's training, and that Atticus had pretty much (inadvertently) taken advantage of their weakness.]] [[HeelRealization He feels pretty bad about it]].]]
96	* ShoutOut:
97	** When George starts following Atticus she stops every time he turns to face her. He asks her if she's a '[[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Boo]] or something'.
98	** Also, George notes that Atticus has sideburns that are like Manga/{{Naruto}}'s.
99	** And of course, Atty would rather watch ''Series/TopGearUK'' than partake in a Pokémon adventure.
100	* SociopathicHero: Atticus. He does thankfully [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold have a softspot]], but for the most part he is selfish and apathetic towards everyone.
101	%% * StalkerWithACrush: George is set up to be one, while Atticus already considers her this.
102	%% * [[TakingTheBullet Taking The Hydropump]]: Atticus takes it for Dragonthing.
103	* ToBeContinued: [[OriginalFlavor Much like the anime.]] [[SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism The narrator is also just as idealistic, which makes the cynical tone of the rest of the comic all the more prominent.]]
104	%% * {{Tomboy}}: George.
105	%% * [[UnsoundEffect Unsound Effect]]: DISPLACEMENT!
106	* VagueAge: The drawing style of the comic makes it difficult to determine age. [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/459080/chapter-1-page-1/ While Atticus' age was stated early on]], other character ages were left ambiguous for a long time. Atticus and George are both fourteen and Thaddeus is [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1914244/chapter-7-page-71/ nineteen.]] George [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/2007660/chapter-8-page-26/ states that she started her journey four years prior to the start of the story.]] When Atticus learns that she's fourteen, [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/2015962/chapter-8-page-43/ he is surprised by the fact.]]
107	* WaxingLyrical: A few times; notably Atty's mother with the first ''[[Anime/PokemonTheOriginalSeries Pokémon]]'' anime opening theme, and then George later with the first Johto arc opening theme.
108	%% * WebcomicTime: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1398066/chapter-5-page-2/ Subtle, but it's there.]]
109	%% * WideEyedIdealist: [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1406543/chapter-5-page-6/ George.]]
110	* YankTheDogsChain: George spends ages in Viridian Forest, looking for Pikachu. When she finally finds one, Atticus casually strolls by and catches it, barely breaking stride. Luckily, she doesn't really seem to mind.
111	%% * YourTomcatIsPregnant: [[spoiler:Dragonthing is a girl.]]
112	* ZergRush:
113	** The mass of Beedrills and Butterfrees set out into Viridian Forest by Thaddeus.
114	** Goddamn Zubats, [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1806769/chapter-7-page-17/ Atty takes two steps into Mt. Moon.]] [[http://www.smackjeeves.com/images/uploaded/comics/7/7/772cc787ar3pk.png Mt. Moon]] [[http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/comics/1810999/chapter-7-page-20/ proceeds]] [[EverythingIsTryingToKillYou to kick Atty's ass.]]
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