Charmander has spines on its back on the title page, similar to its Generation I back sprites, but this is absent in future generations.Despite Red's Poli debuting as a Poliwhirl, the contents page of this volume show Red with a Poliwag.The following monthly comic book issues were released: As a bonus, these monthly releases each contained a sheet of stickers which were not included in the regular volume releases. These monthly comic book issues were released by VIZ Media between Septemand January 28, 2000, followed by the Volume 1 release in April.
Preceding the release of Volume 1 in North America were five monthly releases containing three rounds each, comprising the entire Volume 1 as well as the first round of Volume 2.
