Megaman Comic By Archie

[Powder]

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.

[Eiko]

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

[Powder]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Powder]

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

[TristanHuwJones]

Originally Posted by Eiko

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]

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...

Originally Posted by Eiko

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Powder

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:

[Sun Baked Records]

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

[Powder]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Krys]

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]

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]

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

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Sun Baked Records

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!