Megaman Comic By Archie
 

http://www.critiques4geeks.com/2011/...-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.

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

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.

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 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!

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

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

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!

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...

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?

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.

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!)

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Gotta love stuff like this:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...rchie-joke.jpg

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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!

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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...chie5_Xref.jpg

:D

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.

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.

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.