We don’t often report on non-Sonic news, but when it’s related in some cool way to the blue blur it’s always good to let you guys know! As we just reported in our NYCC Live Blog, Sonic scribe Ian Flynn will be working with Sonic cover artist Patrick Spaziente and short term Sabrina penciler Chad Thomas on an all new comic based around Capcom’s blue bomber, Megaman!
As of yet, not much else is known, aside from the fact that the comic is launching next year. We took a video of the entire panel, and we’ll be getting media and interviews from the Archie booth over the next few days, so stay tuned! Yes, we do intend to ask about the possibility of a crossover!’
Ian Flynn is also working on an Archie character called “Cosmo The Merry Martian”, a character that had a brief publication stint in the 1950s.
Update: Archie has released a press release, and Comics Alliance has gotten it’s hands on some concept art from Chad Thomas, posted above.
NewYork,NY (October 8, 2010): ArchieComics—home to Sonic theHedgehog comics—is about to become the base ofoperations for a comicseries featuring Capcom’s heroic video game legend, MegaMan!
The Mega Man® franchise is hotterthan ever and in the spring of2011, Archie Comics will take his heroicadventures to new heights witha brand new monthly comic!
With the aid of his mighty MegaBuster blaster arm and a killercreative team including renowned artist Patrick“Spaz” Spaziante andinfamous Archie action/adventure writer Ian Flynn, Mega Manis equippedto blast his way back into the comic book world in his own monthlyaction. Arriving Spring 2011, the new Mega Man™ comic from Archie Comicspromises to build a faithful legacy while exploring a vast universe ofheroes,villains, and robots.
“Since 1987,the enormously successful Mega Man franchise hasconquered media from videogames to television to manga. Archie Comicsis ready to carry on this traditionof success, holding true to thespirit of the old school with a fresh eye onMega Man’s strongpotential in the world of American comics,” promised ArchieComicseditor of Sonic and now the Mega Man franchise, PaulKaminski.
The Mega Mancomic book series will follow the original Rock/MegaMan in his battles againstthe maniacal Dr. Wily. Mega Man’sjam-packed, fast-paced adventures are toldfrom the perspective of Rock(a.k.a. Mega Man) the young boy with a peacefulheart now thrust into alife of conflict.
“Readers canexpect non-stop action, as well as an exploration ofthe themes of family,choice and loyalty that make the Mega Manfranchise a property that connects ona very personal level,” continuedKaminski. “From there, we hope to fullyexplore not only that classicworld, but the other spin-offs including Mega ManX, Mega Man Zero,Mega Man Legends and more!”
“We’rethrilled to be creating a definitive version of Capcom’s MegaMan to Americanaudiences,” remarked Archie Comics Co-CEO JonGoldwater. “And to do it with ourtop-notch creative team who all loveand understand the property inside and outis going to be spectacular!”
In honor ofthe announcement at NYCC, Archie Comics and Capcom® willeach be hostingsignings of an exclusive print with the Mega Mancreative team Patrick “Spaz”Spaziante and Ian Flynn.
Stay tuned to ArchieComics.com for updates on the“Mega Man” comic series coming from Archie Comics in Spring2011.
Capcom, and Mega Man are either registered trademarks or trademarksof Capcom Co., Ltd. All othermarks are the property of theirrespective owners
Stay tuned for more concept art straight from the panel.
