It appears as though I've skipped a few solicitations for upcoming Mega Man comic issues, notwithstanding the Sonic / Mega Man crossover business. I know, right? For shame!

The latest Archie Mega Man I've discussed with you guys has been #17, the start of a two-part mini-arc that explores Proto Man's origins. I then failed to share #19, a one-shot issue that plants the ladies of the series in the spotlight and marks the introduction of Splash Woman into the comic universe.

Which brings us to #20, another one-shot entitled "Rock of Ages," that will release in December in time for the franchise's 25th anniversary. In this issue, Dr. Wily messes around with the time stream, sending Mega Man on a trip through history, essentially a retrospective of his gaming career. There's also a variant cover by Archie artist Ryan Jampole which echoes Capcom's early NES box art template. I don't know what it is, but something about Jampole's art seems off. I'm not totally digging it.

In addition, this month's issue concludes the "Spiritus ex Machina" arc, which means you can expect a bound volume of all four issues in December as well. And speaking of bound volumes, Volume 3 will be out later this month. It's the Mega Man 2 adaptation, so it might be a good gateway for those who haven't started following the series yet.

Mega Man is Ready to Rock in Mega Man #20, Variant Cover Revealed [The Mega Man Network]

Legacy Comments (will be imported soon)

Pencoin

Doing better than Capcom themselves.

PrinceHeir

so we only get a crossover comic and an IOS game??

that's it??? at least the makers of the comic are working hard on this, unlike capcom themselves.

i am not surprise why people hate on capcom because how they treated the blue bomber this years.

it's like Megaman *gulp turning into Silent Hill!!!!

okay that might be harsh, but give them few years without changing and i assure you it will be the next SH.

oh well at least i have my Megaman X Collecion and Megaman Anniversary Collection for the PS2.

i'll just have to get the Megaman Zero Collection and ZX/ZX Advent and im set for life in terms of Megaman games.

any other more im missing??

Shippoyasha

Has nothing to do with Capcom :sigh:

maycausecancer

Adam Duffles Duffield

Please keep updating us on this comic, I like it getting attention! :D

Kimicario

Why are people blaming Capcom for not promoting Mega Man? Capcom first and foremost is a business, they should not feel obligated to put out games that don't make a profit just to please a overly rabid fanbase.
I've always been a fan of the series, but I'm confortable with saying goodbye to the games, and letting it live on in these comics.

long john

Capcom should lose the megaman brand to this guys.

Phoenix Gamma

They reeeeeaally need to get Spaz back on the main comics again. Or at least the covers. Oi.

Pennywise

@Kimicario

Because we all know one of Capcom's flagship franchises is incapable of turning a profit. It's not like it has a rabid fanbase willing to toss money at quality new Mega Man games. When will all those overly rabid fans learn?

Conan-san

Glad someone is.

timtheterrible

@Kimicario

"they should not feel obligated to put out games that don't make a profit just to please a [sic] overly rabid fanbase."

That might be a valid point if it was actually true.