Megaman Comic By Archie [Archive] - The Technodrome Forums

Powder

04-05-2011, 06:20 AM

http://www.critiques4geeks.com/2011/02/08/comic-news-mega-man-gets-his-own-american-comic-series/

Anyone else gonna be following this? Comes out May 4th, same day as the Megaman Gigamix manga.
According to an interview with the writer in this months issue of Nintendo Power, every some odd amount of issues will cover one of the games (NES/Gameboy) chronologically with a few original stories in between.

Eiko

04-05-2011, 06:35 AM

Yes i will be i already read Sonic and Sonic Universe by Archie. So i have high hopes for this comic.

Powder

04-06-2011, 03:03 AM

I have high hopes too. I've never followed the Sonic comics, but I've heard nothing but good things of them & they've been running for 18 years so I can trust the quality at Archie must remain. We all know they handled the turtles well, so I imagine Megaman will recieve A+ treatment too. I look forward to checking it out.

Eiko

04-06-2011, 04:15 AM

You should pick up a few Sonic Comics Powder. I have been reading them from the beginning waaaaay back when they first started you will enjoy them.

TristanHuwJones

04-11-2011, 04:48 PM

I can't wait for this. I've been waiting for this book for so long it's not funny. I'd kill to write for a Megaman X or Megaman Legends comic!

Eiko

04-11-2011, 04:55 PM

Then it would be a much better reason for me to read this comic if you where to write it Tristan.

Powder

04-11-2011, 05:07 PM

Yeah, I'd love a Megaman X comic, that series is by far my favorite of the games.

TristanHuwJones

04-11-2011, 05:48 PM

Then it would be a much better reason for me to read this comic if you where to write it Tristan.

Definitely let Archie know, I spoke to Mike Pellerito way back when the book was first announced, so it's possible. I actually became solid mates with the guy back when Archie reprinted the first Archie miniseries back in 2009, and we tried to get Gary to look at letting them reprint the rest or even pick up the license again, but I haven't had a chance to speak to the guy since that much. I think the worlds of all the Megaman games are great (I LOVE the Legends world), by Flynn will do a great job!

oldmanwinters

05-14-2011, 10:26 PM

If there's one company who knows how to make a decent comic book out of a video game franchise, it's Archie. I picked up the first issue on a whim and look forward to future installments. I also bought my first new Sonic the Hedgehog comic in 14 years. That Sonic: Genesis "reboot" has peaked my interest enough so that I finally said, "confusing continuity threads be danged, I'm gonna check this out!"

The MegaMan #1 reminds me a lot of this movie though:
http://www.megamanfilm.com/
Which I also love to death...

You should pick up a few Sonic Comics Powder. I have been reading them from the beginning waaaaay back when they first started you will enjoy them.

I visited a lot of Comic Book stores over the last five years and only once did I find a decent collection of Sonic the Hedgehog back issues. I've always wanted to read the issues between EndGame and the Sonic Adventure adaptation to see how Eggman took over for Dr. Robotnik. Why are Sonic comics so scare? Do people who buy them never resell them or do stores just return all their unsold issues?

Powder

05-14-2011, 10:31 PM

I haven't picked up the first issue yet, but I do plan on getting in very very soon (as well as the variant cover).
The writer will be at an upcoming comic con I'm attending so I certainly want to have both signed!

In other news... Dude, that Megaman film is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.

oldmanwinters

05-14-2011, 10:32 PM

In other news... Dude, that Megaman film is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.

You mean so bad it's good, Powder! Come on, aside from the terrible acting, bizarre costume, and strangely out-of-place CGI, it's such a literal adaptation of the first game! They even got the boss order right (I think!)

EDIT:

Gotta love stuff like this:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/adamwinters/megamanArchie-joke.jpg

Sun Baked Records

05-28-2011, 09:58 PM

This might be good; I used to play the NES games ad nauseum as a kid...still do occasionally

Powder

05-28-2011, 10:00 PM

I finally picked up the first issue yesterday, its a real treat to the eyes. Wonderfully drawn, vibrant and colorful, etc.
Pacing was good too, especially for an issue meant to just get you introduced to everything.

oldmanwinters

05-28-2011, 11:26 PM

Archie really did a nice job on capturing the style and tone of the first game! I guess the second issue should be out in a couple of weeks.

Peanut

05-28-2011, 11:46 PM

I might check this out. I've been reading the Megamix, which is decent for a videogame manga.

The thing that makes me wary is that it's Archie, which I love for you know...Archie and Jughead and stuff, but...Sonic is not good. The series was great when I was 13 years old, but it totally got to a point where it was kinda just for kids, or those creepy Sonic fans who want to f*ck Sally Acorn. Haven't seen much of it since maybe the first arc post Endgame, but I don't think I need to.

Eiko

05-29-2011, 09:14 AM

I really did enjoy the Mega Man Comic the art was great. looking forward to issue 2.

Krys

05-29-2011, 09:33 AM

I'm intrigued. I haven't played Mega Man since I was a kid, loved the game though, even have the Mega Man song in my iPod. Plus I'm always up for reading Archie Comics.

Sun Baked Records

06-02-2011, 02:05 PM

I just beat the first 2 games again last night. I really can't wait to get ahold of the first issue.

A little *too* Raph

06-02-2011, 02:10 PM

I just read through it last night. I enjoyed it. Can't wait for the next issue!

oldmanwinters

06-02-2011, 04:55 PM

I just beat the first 2 games again last night. I really can't wait to get ahold of the first issue.

Getting to hear the full soundtrack is reason enough to play through both of those games!

midknigt

06-02-2011, 05:08 PM

Must... get... Megaman comic! I'm a really big fan! Especially the X series!

oldmanwinters

06-08-2011, 09:57 PM

I just picked up the 2nd issue today. The robot master battles ended a little too quickly and easily for my taste. Mega needs to use some more creativity in his fights, IMO. Still, this book looks fantastic.

Archie seems to be trying to make MM into some sort of tortured hero who goes against his conscience to destroy his robot brothers. It makes him swear off his "Rock" name and call himself "Mega Man: I kill other robots." Hopefully, this book won't get too melodramatic.

Logan

06-13-2011, 04:11 PM

Gotta love stuff like this:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/adamwinters/megamanArchie-joke.jpg

What a great reference! Man, did Mega Man's original cover art suck big time...

Might consider getting into this, depending on people's opinions. I like Archie's work on Sonic, so I have high hopes.

EDIT:

That picture gives me confidence that the property is in good hands.

Sun Baked Records

06-14-2011, 03:03 PM

I haven't been able to find anywhere local that actually carries this. Guess I'll have to order online. Still love the game series.

Powder

08-03-2011, 08:18 PM

So is anyone else following this still? I picked up issue three today, it was rad. I really like the art, and the coloring makes it pop immensely. I feel like I'm watching a cartoon when I read it, which is a good thing! The pacing is extremely fast, & yet at the same time doesn't feel rushed considering that they plan on having the first 3 games covered before issue 20. I dig it. Dunno if I'll follow forever, but definitely until that saga is capped, at least.

Logan

08-04-2011, 03:43 PM

Alas, I'm unemployed and therefore unable to buy any issues. Too bad, because I really like classic Mega Man. I always had a dream of making a big-budget Mega Man film in the vein of the Spider-Man trilogy and it would be nice to see the character used in the comic book medium.

Has anyone else here been reading them? If so, are you pleased?

oldmanwinters

08-09-2011, 11:40 AM

The pacing is extremely fast, & yet at the same time doesn't feel rushed considering that they plan on having the first 3 games covered before issue 20. I dig it.

Wow, seriously? They'll probably knock out the first game in 4 issues. How are they gonna stretch the next two games out that long? They might as well just start integrating the Mega Man X continuity! Hmm... maybe I should write them!

Powder

08-09-2011, 11:56 AM

Well, they will probably cover even more than that by then, I'm figuring they'll at least get that much in, though.
Though for all we know, they may rush through the bosses and drag out the Wily battles.

oldmanwinters

08-11-2011, 01:09 AM

I read the final issue of the first arc today! A very unexpected yet satisfying resolution to the Robot Masters' return! Well done, Team Archie!

Ninjinister

08-11-2011, 03:02 AM

Just got 3 and 4 (my comic shop ran out of 2 before I got there when it released, and for some reason they just got 3 and 4 today).

I was wondering why they didn't stick Oil Man and Time Man into the first lineup of Robot Masters. Now I know.

Diggin' Oil Man's ninja scarf too

Powder

08-17-2011, 04:55 PM

Definitely looking forward to #5. Just read #4 yesterday & dug it as usual.

Eiko

08-18-2011, 03:35 AM

I missed out on issue #3 still trying to track it down. But got issue #4 loved it. looking forward to #5.

Logan

09-01-2011, 01:58 PM

I looked on the official website and it looks like there's going to be a paperback compilation. I'll probably pick that up once it's out.

Brodie

09-01-2011, 03:51 PM

Picked up issues 2 and 3 at borders for cheap...While the art is pretty stellar, everything else is pretty lackluster.

oldmanwinters

09-05-2011, 12:43 PM

Picked up issues 2 and 3 at borders for cheap...While the art is pretty stellar, everything else is pretty lackluster.

You'll probably like Issue 4 a little better. It's got a nice twist on the Robot Masters rematch in Wiley's fortress.

oldmanwinters

09-07-2011, 07:31 PM

I was on the fence on whether or not to keep reading the series after "Let the Games Begin," but I decided to pick up Issue #5 today.

Yeah for Mega Man X reference!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/Archie%20Comic%20Scans/MegaManArchie5_Xref.jpg

:D

Powder

09-07-2011, 07:59 PM

Eiko

09-08-2011, 06:05 AM

My copy won,t arrive till next week sometime. They OK not as good as Sonic and Sonic Universe.
Depending on how this arc goes i will decide whether or not to keep reading them.

Powder

11-02-2011, 08:47 PM

I'm on the fence too, honestly. I think I may cancel my sub to Megaman in favor of Ghosbusters.
I went into my LCS today but my copy of Megaman was damaged... I gotta wait 'till next week for a new copy. It may be my last copy, though.

I decided to stick with it (as well as sub to Ghostbusters, which is awesome) & I'm glad I did. The new story is dope! I was getting bored 'cause I felt it followed the games too closely, now that they're adding some actual outside plot kinda stuff into it & I'm diggin' it a lot more.

oldmanwinters

11-02-2011, 09:28 PM

I decided to stick with it (as well as sub to Ghostbusters, which is awesome) & I'm glad I did. The new story is dope! I was getting bored 'cause I felt it followed the games too closely, now that they're adding some actual outside plot kinda stuff into it & I'm diggin' it a lot more.

Agreed. I always wondered what the police did with Wily after Mega Man brings him to custody after the completion of a game. It's nice to see the whole escape angle given its own arc, although I wonder how'll they'll keep selling that schtick after every new game adaptation. I'm really looking forward to the Mega Man 2 arc.

MattLawrence

11-21-2011, 05:08 PM

looks like issue #9 we will see the beginning of "megaman 2" and the creation of quickman !

oldmanwinters

11-21-2011, 07:34 PM

looks like issue #9 we will see the beginning of "megaman 2" and the creation of quickman !

Can't wait! I almost think MM2 might be so epic that it will demand 2 separate arcs to cover it all! And then hopefully it won't be too long before we get to see Rush and Protoman.

MattLawrence

11-21-2011, 07:56 PM

Can't wait! I almost think MM2 might be so epic that it will demand 2 separate arcs to cover it all! And then hopefully it won't be too long before we get to see Rush and Protoman.

I just remember the second game being one of the best ones, from the music to the level design and bosses, it was a blast! nostalgia is wonderful! YES we will be seeing rush very soon ! I wonder if Flynn will decide to do megaman V (the letter not numeral), the one game boy game where all the bosses are named after planets

Powder

11-21-2011, 08:07 PM

The last issue was good as usual, looking forward to the cap of this little saga.

MattLawrence

11-21-2011, 09:39 PM

i hope that all story arcs aren't 4 issues.... yea

oldmanwinters

12-12-2011, 07:10 PM

What? It's almost been a full week since MM8 came out and no one has chimed in about it?

I appreciated the "Time Keeps on Slipping" resolution and am so surprised that Archie MM is now through two story arcs! I was so psyched to see those MM2 Robot Masters at the climax; the next arc could be EPIC!

I really like the potential of the original 6 Robot Masters being Mega Man's supporting cast as the series goes along. Given enough time and character development, they could function in a similar capacity to Archie Sonic's Freedom Fighters.

MattLawrence

01-17-2012, 12:49 AM

number 9 is out now, anyone notice he is going in an odd order haha. Leaf shield against bubble man ? do wuut

oldmanwinters

01-17-2012, 01:04 AM

number 9 is out now, anyone notice he is going in an odd order haha. Leaf shield against bubble man ? do wuut

Yeah, I figured they'd try to retain the recommended order from the game.

"U supos'd to start wit Metal Man or Air Man!!!"

:lol:

But I guess they figured that Bubble Man and Wood Man are pretty pathetic Masters. Even Wood Man himself reflects on how pointless he is for anything other than giving Mega Man a fight.

I like the subplot of how MM might be getting a virus from copying the Wiley Masters. It sorta reminds me of some of the later games in the X series. It makes me wonder if they might start dropping subtle references to Sigma at some point.

MattLawrence

02-07-2012, 10:06 AM

did you notice the last couple of pages in #8 Rush' helmet is on the table as well as protoman can be seen in the window

oldmanwinters

02-09-2012, 05:34 PM

Wow, MegaMan went psycho on Heat Man!

It's really intriguing imagining him as a loose canon hero. I'm so fascinated that Flynn decided to introduce the "virus" angle with Wily's first line of original Robot Masters.

Killer Moth

03-01-2012, 09:45 PM

Actually, I've been starting with Quick Man first, as he really is weak to the Mega Buster. However, since MM 2's Robot Masters have multiple weaknesses (Quick Boomerang is great with Metal Man, until you find out he's weak to his own weapon), it can be confusing. I don't mind Flynn for changing the pace.

I'm also not sure about Auto being added retroactively -- does this mean Bass will appear sooner than expected? It doesn't bother me, yet the canon fans might be as thrilled (for legitimate reasons).

Also, can't wait for issue 13 (or is it 12?), because of the cover. Why?

Because we have Pharoah Man and a Ruby-Spears reference.

sdp

01-02-2013, 12:58 AM

So, I was wondering how this comic had been going, the few thingsI tried reading without getting spoiled seemed very interesting. I've been in a Megaman kick lately.

What about the Dreamwave comic? I know it's only 4 issues but are they worth checking out? And didn't Udon plan to do a comic at some point before Archie?

oldmanwinters

01-02-2013, 08:16 PM

What about the Dreamwave comic? I know it's only 4 issues but are they worth checking out? And didn't Udon plan to do a comic at some point before Archie?

Man, I recently tracked down all the Dreamwave issues out of curiosity and I was greatly disappointed. It's too hard for me to explain what's "wrong" with the DW series, since I felt like there was little "right" about it.

I do, however, like the covers and the most of the page art when Mega Man is actually in battle armor. The 4th and final issue is the best, because it's drawn by the talented Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (ironic, right?) and the plot actually resembles a true Mega Man story.

I don't know anything about the UDON series.

There is a series of Mega Man manga that's been translated into English and released in some major U.S. bookstores. I haven't really had time to look into it, but what I was able to peruse looked pretty cool.
EDIT: Apparently those manga books might be the UDON series of which you were thinking, sdp. There are actually a number of those books listed on Amazon.

Mewzard

01-09-2013, 11:09 PM

Well, since the last time we had a discussion here, we covered all of Mega Man 2, a rather interesting original arc about the value of robotic life and conflict with a group that hates Robots in Spiritus ex Machina, a two part origin of Proto Man, and some nice one shots (including the expected Girl Power issue, and The Rock of Ages, using time travel to show glimpses of all the coming game-related stories for the entirely of the original Mega Man).

A bit more on the one shot end (with a two parter that seems to set up Mega Man 3) and then we're at the Sonic/Mega Man crossover event:

http://www.themmnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Megaman-Sonic-Crossover-Promo-2.jpg

http://www.themmnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/SonicUniv51var-noscale-357x550.jpg

http://www.themmnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mm2502-357x550.jpg

http://www.themmnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/megaman25rev2jpg-843873_800w-450x330.jpg

Can't wait to see this crossover.

oldmanwinters

05-03-2014, 07:22 PM

I'm hoping there's some Mega Man readers out there who can help me with this.

This month, Archie's Mega Man series did strange "after the credits" promotion in which the last page of the issue would feature a one-page epilogue. And the twist was that you get a different ending based upon which cover variant you bought. I ended up getting the "variant cover" which simply contains an epilogue of the Dr. Wily Robot Masters returning to the base they're construction while ProtoMan (aka, "Break Man") armors up and swears he's gonna cause Mega Man some trouble.

What I am curious about is the "regular cover" edition which features a scene from the Mega Man X universe. Can anybody tell me about what happened in that issue?

Chaotix12345

05-03-2014, 07:28 PM

X and Cain are chatting at a digging site about possibly stumbling upon something as amazing as the young Reploid prototype. While X thinks that his capsule was a one-in-a-million find, Cain says that he can't help being a greedy man of science who would LOVE to get his hands on another relic. As X says the old "Be careful what you wish for..." line, the issue cuts to deep within a pit in their digging site where a machine with a Wily logo is seen piercing through the original Mega Man's helmet.

oldmanwinters

05-03-2014, 08:04 PM

Shiro Kame

06-21-2014, 06:39 PM

I'm really loving the comic. Ian Flynn is a great writer.

JamieH

06-25-2014, 09:07 PM

Ian Flynn has been doing a great job with the Mega Man comic. The crossover with Sonic was just a wonderful romp.

Kind of regretting not taking my copies of the comic to Heroes Con for Mr. Flynn to sign them.

TonySiegel

09-27-2014, 11:10 PM

is this comic still holding up? going to try to get into it... hopefully its strong enough for older readers...

TurtleTitan97

09-28-2014, 12:11 AM

is this comic still holding up? going to try to get into it... hopefully its strong enough for older readers...

I would say so, yeah. It's a pretty good series.

TonySiegel

09-28-2014, 05:23 PM

I would say so, yeah. It's a pretty good series.

will keep that in mind if i run into some issues, trades, etc.

thanks

oldmanwinters

09-29-2014, 02:32 PM

I've been greatly enjoying the series, although I feel like the plot stalled a bit between the MM2 adaptation and the Sonic crossover. It's been good character development for the professors since then (like Light, Wily, and Cossack). They just did a MM/MMX crossover in which the titular characters never actually met (they simply showed X and friends cleaning up a left over crisis from one of MM's old battles against a Wily bot).

Unfortunately, I've decided to drop the monthly title for the upcoming MM3 adaptation due to the price hike from 2.99 up to 3.99. I think at this point, it's just a better financial deal to buy the TPBs... which have all been really nicely done, BTW.