The steady drip of concept art from the Secret Level episode Mega Man: Start continues with a behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Light's lab. Luis Meija, the senior concept artist at Illusorium Studios, has shared new artwork showcasing the central location of the short. The images reveal intricate details, unseen areas, such as the return of Dr. Light's microwave from Mega Man 11.
If you're aiming to collect every variant of Mega Man: Timelines #1, here's another one to track down. Artist John Giang—known for his work on Marvel, DC, and Transformers titles—has created an exclusive cover variant available only at Tardy Comics, a toy and comic book shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A Michigan native, Giang will also appear in-store at Tardy Comics on June 28th to promote the comic and sign copies.
With limited availability and an artist appearance to boot, this variant might be worth the trip if you're nearby!
Source: Tardy Comics
Just a friendly reminder—Free Comic Book Day is happening Saturday, May 3rd at participating comic shops and local libraries. As part of the celebration, Udon Entertainment will debut Mega Man #0, a one-shot story that's separate from the upcoming Mega Man Timelines series.
Written by Tavis Maiden, the issue features artwork by Edwin Huang, Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz, Kenny Ruiz, and Andrew Dickman. You can see a few sample panels here.
If you're in the U.S., you can use the Comic Shop Locator to find a nearby store taking part. If you're outside the U.S., some shops may list leftover copies online after the event—sometimes even on secondhand marketplaces.
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Kyle Crouse: Who owns the rights to the Mega Man characters that originated in Archie? (e.g. if Capcom willed it, could Tempo appear in Mega Man 12?)
Ian Flynn: As far as I'm aware, Capcom owns everything, and yeah; they could bring her back.
Kyle Crouse: Well... what are they waiting for?
Ian Flynn: Mega Man 12 I guess.
Of course, Ian is joking about Mega Man 12. But the important point here is that there's been long-standing speculation about who owns characters that don't originate from the games—whether it's the author who created them, or the company or publisher they worked for.
There are exceptions—such as Marty, who belongs to Yoshihiro Iwamoto—but in the case of the Archie Mega Man characters, Capcom retains full ownership. If they choose, we could absolutely see some of these original characters appear in future games, merchandise, or other projects.
Lost in a barren wasteland, the heroic Reploid Zero fights on! The world he knows is gone, but a new future is rising, and it needs protection. Enter a dynamic new era of Mega Man history!
This issue marks Ian Flynn’s return to writing Mega Man, his first story since the Archie Comics series. Artwork is by Hanzo Steinbach, who also provides Cover A and C, while Cover B is illustrated by Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz.
Mega Man Zero Timelines #1 is expected to go on sale in July.
On paper, Mega Man Legends had everything going for it: top-of-the-line graphics for its time, fast-paced action, and a cast of fully-realized, marketable characters. And yet, the game was not a hot seller. What went wrong? Where did Mega Man Legends—or Capcom—miss the mark?
In his little-known and largely undocumented 2011 book, What Kind of Decision is That!, Keiji Inafune offered some introspection. Behind the game’s failure, he admits, was a dangerous assumption: that the fans would buy it no matter what.
When Capcom announced that new Shooting Star Rockman goods would be featured in the latest Cap Kuji lottery, the series quickly began trending on Twitter—at least in Japan. Masaya Itagaki, the author and illustrator of the official Shooting Star Rockman and Tribe manga, took notice and was instantly inspired to draw his Blue Bomber once again for the first time in several years.
Kotobukiya returns with a brand-new exclusive model kit—this time spotlighting MegaMan.EXE in a slick Premium Charge Shot Version. Will this kit bust some viruses or crash and burn in the process? Stick around after the break as we dive into the highs and lows of this release.
Keeping this secret was tough, but it's finally out—Udon Entertainment is reprinting Archie Comics' Mega Man series!
In collaboration with Archie, Udon is remastering the comics in an oversized format with new short stories from the original creative team. To top it all off, the first volume will be available in hardcover. More details, including the release date, are coming soon. (UPDATE: Udon has provided an FAQ to some of your burning questions. Check it out here.)
Originally published in 2011, the Archie Comics Mega Man run delivered fresh stories inspired by the classic series, with Ian Flynn as the lead writer. It wrapped up in 2015 after 55 issues, leaving the door open for a potential adaptation of Mega Man 4.
While these reprints don’t guarantee a full revival, a strong reception could definitely turn some heads. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
Udon Entertainment has unveiled the standard cover art for Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man Legends Timelines issue #1. Following the visual theme established by Mega Man Timelines and Mega Man X Timelines #1, each cover features its respective protagonist set against a backdrop of familiar villains.
Notably, the Mega Man ZX cover has undergone a significant revision since its initial preview, with Vent's face now more closely resembling the original character design.
Here’s a quick rundown of who's who and when to expect each issue:
