Megaman Comic By Archie

[midknigt]

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

[oldmanwinters]

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.

Spoiler:

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]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Gotta love stuff like this:

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Powder

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]

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]

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]

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).

Spoiler:

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]

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

[Eiko]

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

[Logan]

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]

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

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Brodie

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]

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!

[Powder]

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.

[Eiko]

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]

Originally Posted by Powder

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]

Originally Posted by Powder

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.