Mega Man: Gear Masters #2 Covers and Solicitation

Courtesy of Lunar Distribution, we have our first look at Mega Man: Gear Masters #2, along with the issue’s official solicitation:

Mega Man faces off against some of the most powerful Robot Masters yet, each infused with a piece of Dr. Wily’s Double Gear system! Can the Blue Bomber overcome these upgraded enemies, or will he be reduced to scrap metal?

Cover A features artwork by Ryan Jampole, Cover B is by Tavis Maiden, and Cover D is illustrated by Genzoman. Cover C is a collage of different classic series key art; no artist this time.

Mega Man: Gear Masters #2 is currently scheduled to arrive in stores on October 28.

Mega Man Legends Miniseries Announced from Udon

Announced during Udon Entertainment’s San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel, a new Mega Man Legends miniseries is officially in the works. The project will reunite writer David Oxford and artist Mic Fong, who previously collaborated on Mega Man Legends Timelines #1.

Beyond that, Udon did not share any additional details. There is currently no artwork, release date or story synopsis. For now, the big takeaway is that Mega Man Legends is finally getting the comic treatment and the work that went into Legends Timelines #1 was not a one and done thing.

We’ll share more details as they become available! (Thank you, Matthew Low for the tip!)

Archie Mega Man Returns! Udon Announces Mega Man Adventures Chapter 56

It’s happening, folks. Udon Entertainment has officially announced that they will continue Archie Comics’ Mega Man series under the Mega Man Adventures banner.

The new comic will pick up directly after issue #55 and begin an adaptation of Mega Man 4. Future issues will carry two numbers to reflect both runs, meaning the first installment will be released as both Archie’s issue #56 and Udon’s issue #0.

The comic will be written by Ian Flynn with artwork by Chad Thomas and is currently targeting a November or December 2026 release.

More updates as they come! Thanks to Matthew Low for being our eyes and ears at the panel.

Udon Announces Mega Man X Prequel One-Shot, X2 Comic Series

Teased in the back of Mega Man X #5, Udon Entertainment formally announced two new Mega Man X comic projects at San Diego Comic-Con.

The first is Mega Man X: Dawn of Sigma, a one-shot prequel set before the events of the original Mega Man X. According to Udon, the story will explore how Zero joined the Maverick Hunters and introduce a brand-new Maverick.

Udon also announced a six-issue adaptation of Mega Man X2, planned for release later this year.

That's all the details we have for now. More updates soon! (Thank you to Matthew Low for being our eyes and ears at the panel!)

Mega Man: Gear Masters #1 Shantae Cosplay Variant Revealed

Pre-orders are now live for Udon Entertainment’s Mega Man: Gear Masters #1, including the previously revealed Roll and Tango variant, available exclusively through the Udon Store.

And that’s not the only Udon Store exclusive. A Shantae cosplay cover illustrated by KOU is also up for pre-order. This marks the first "official" crossover between Mega Man and Matt Bozon's much-beloved IP.

Mega Man: Gear Masters #1 is expected to arrive in-stores September 2026. 

Mega Man: Gear Masters #1 Pre-Orders Open June 24, Udon Store Variant Revealed

Pre-orders for Udon Entertainment’s Mega Man: Gear Masters #1 open tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24 at 9am PT. Alongside the standard edition, the Udon Store will offer an exclusive Cover X1 variant illustrated by Keenbiscuit, featuring Roll in a stylish new look. Each Udon Store Exclusive X1 issue will also include a Roll collectible metal card illustrated by Tavis Maiden.

Mega Man: Gear Masters #1 is written by Tavis Maiden with art by Ryan Jampole, and is currently slated to release on September 23, 2026. You can see the previously-revealed variant covers and solicitation here.

This post will be updated when everything goes live!

Mega Man: Gear Masters Mini Comic Series Revealed

Via Lunar Distribution, UDON Entertainment’s follow-up to Mega Man Timelines has been revealed: Mega Man: Gear Masters. The new classic series title will be written by Tavis Maiden, with art by Ryan Jampole.

Here's the official solicitation:

"Mega Man returns in UDON’s first mini-series starring the classic Blue Bomber! With the threat of a new batch of robot masters, Dr. Light has upgraded Mega Man using the prototype Double Gear system. Problem is, Dr. Wily (the Double Gear’s creator) wants it back… by any means!! 

It’s all-out rumbling robot action in Mega Man: Gear Masters!"

Gear Masters #1 is currently scheduled to arrive in-stores on September 23rd, 2026.

Source: Lunar Distribution 

Mega Man: Bot in the Family Kickstarter Campaign Announced

Capcom and NF Publishing are teaming up for a brand-new book: Mega Man: Bot in the Family.

Written and illustrated by Matthew Taranto, best known for the gaming webcomic Brawl in the Family, the book will feature a full-color collection of comic strips celebrating the Blue Bomber’s long history. According to the announcement, the comics will span the entire 40-year history of the Mega Man series, with one chapter devoted to each mainline entry in the classic series.

The pitch promises a mix of humor, heart, and plenty of charm, all presented in a hardcover format. And yes, as the announcement proudly notes, every comic is “drawn by a full human.”

The Mega Man: Bot in the Family Kickstarter Campaign will launch on Tuesday, August 4. You can sign up now to be notified when the campaign goes live, and we’ll be sure to keep you posted as well!

Udon's Mega Man X Comics Will Now Release Digitally Same Day as Print

Earlier this year, Neon Ichiban partnered with Udon Entertainment to distribute Mega Man comics digitally, with new issues originally planned to arrive one month after their print release. Starting this week, though, that rollout strategy is changing for the better.

Neon Ichiban has confirmed that, beginning with Mega Man X #3, Udon's Mega Man X comics will now launch on the platform on the same day as their print release. According to Neon Ichiban, the update came after some successful "sweet talk" with Udon. As of today, both Mega Man X #3 and Mega Man X #2 are available on the platform.

Whether this new arrangement will carry over to future Mega Man comics remains to be seen, but for now, it's definitely a win.

Mega Man Showdown Special Now Available on Udon Store, Mega May Promos

Udon Entertainment’s annual “MEGA MAY” promotion officially begins today at 9AM PT. 

Fans who place orders via Udon Store totaling $80 USD or more on Mega Man comics, books, and merchandise will receive an exclusive gold Proto Man metal card added during fulfillment. As with previous years, the promotion does not stack, meaning only one card will be included per order.

Also going live today is Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz’s Udon Store Exclusive cover for Mega Man Showdown Special #1, the previously Free Comic Book Day-exclusive issue. Chamba’s artwork puts the Battle Network cast front and center, spotlighting the brand-new original short story featured in the issue.

Source: Udon Store

Mega Man Showdown Special #1 Preview Pages

In case you haven’t heard, Udon is celebrating Free Comic Book Day this year with Mega Man Showdown Special #1, a one-shot issue that pits Proto Man against Bass in a one-on-one brawl. The comic will also include a Battle Network bonus short story.

To whet your appetite, writer Daniel Arseneault has shared a pair of preview pages from the issue, along with the following tease:

“Set during Mega Man 7, Dr. Light is repairing the recently damaged Bass that Mega Man found, but what is Bass really planning? Will Proto Man be able to stop him?”

Free Comic Book Day takes place Saturday, May 2nd, at participating comic shops and libraries.

Mega Man X #4 "Ladies of X" Cover Variant Revealed

Mega Man X #4 is now available to pre-order, and as usual, the Udon Store has an exclusive cover variant by Atomic Marshmallow. This one puts Navigators Minerva and Luna front and center.

Like the previous Atomic Marshmallow covers, it also connects to the others to form a larger collage featuring the ladies of Mega Man X. And with only one issue left in the current story arc, it raises a fair question: just whose hand is that on the edge of the cover?

Mega Man X #4 is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 27th. You can also check out the previously revealed covers A through D here!

Dr. Wily is Getting His Own One-Shot From Udon This Summer

Dr. Wily will headline his own standalone story, written by Tavis Maiden with artwork by Ryan Jampole, Udon Entertainment has confirmed. 

Here's the official solicitation:

Dr. Albert Wily, the (self-proclaimed) world's greatest scientist stars in his own 1-shot adventure! Dr. Wily's ultimate scheme is about to be revealed, with only one thing standing in his way... the annoyingly "heroic" robot known as Mega Man!

Cover A comes from Ryan Jampole, with Cover B by Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz and Cover C by Tavis Maiden. Rounding things out, Cover D—Udon’s first-ever Mega Man “swimsuit” cover—is illustrated by Andrew Dickman.

If that doesn’t get your gears turning, this might: Udon tells me this one-shot serves as a prelude to a new, currently unannounced classic Mega Man mini-series set after Mega Man Timelines #1. More details on that front in the near future.

Dr. Wily #1 s currently scheduled to hit stores on June 17, 2026.

Mega Man X Issue #4 Covers and Solicitation

Courtesy of Lunar Distribution, here are the standard four cover variants and solicitation for Mega Man X issue #4:

The return of Vile! But X is no longer an inexperienced Maverick Hunter... he's fully armored and fully determined to take down Vile, and then, Sigma!

Cover A is illustrated by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B by Edwin Huang, Cover C by Guido Guidi, and Cover D by Jeffrey Cruz.

Mega Man X #4 is currently expected to arrive in-stores May 27th.

Source: Lunar Distribution

Mega Man X #3 Covers and Solicitation

Courtesy of Lunar Distribution, here are the standard four cover variants and solicitation for Mega Man X issue #3:

Zero takes center stage as he enters the frightening forests of the maniacal Maverick known as Sting Chameleon! Can he take down the lethal lizard without X's help?

Cover A is illustrated by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B by Edwin Huang, Cover C by Marcelo Matere, and Cover D by Jeffrey Cruz.

Mega Man X #3 is currently expected to arrive in-stores April 22nd.

Source: Lunar Distribution

Mega Man X #2 Pre-Orders Open January 22nd, Udon Store Variant Revealed

With Mega Man X #0 now out, Udon Entertainment has announced that pre-orders for Mega Man X #2 go live tomorrow, January 22nd, at 9am PDT. You’ll be able to reserve a copy through your local comic shop, or online via the Udon Store.

And speaking of the Udon Store, they’re prepping another AtomicMarshmallow variant cover, this time spotlighting Mega Man X Command Mission’s Cinnamon and Marino. Like the previous release, the cover connects with AtomicMarshmallow’s last variant to form a larger collage. Take a closer look at the right side for a tease of who’s featured next time.

Source: Udon Entertainment

Mega Man ZX, Mega Man Legends Timelines Delayed to January 14th

Contrary to earlier reports, Mega Man is not dropping January 7th. 

Udon Entertainment has confirmed that Mega Man Legends Timelines and Mega Man ZX Timelines have been delayed once again, now scheduled for release on Wednesday, January 14. Both issues are expected to arrive the same day as Mega Man X #0.

According to Matt Moylan, the delay was due to a miscommunication between the printer and distributor. As a result, the comics did not arrive in time for the planned January 7 release ahead of the distributor’s holiday break. The books have effectively been finished and sitting ready for the past two weeks.

Source: Udon Entertainment

First Look at Mega Man Adventures Volume 2

With a week left to pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Mega Man Adventures Volume 1, Udon Entertainment and Zoop have slipped us a small preview of Volume 2, featuring Proto Man front and center.

Like the first book, Volume 2 will receive a Deluxe Edition packed with extras, sold exclusively through Zoop around May 2026, once Volume 1 begins shipping. A standard edition, more widely available online and in stores, is also on the way.

For the uninitiated, Mega Man Adventures is a line of hardcover collections for Archie’s Mega Man comics. Each volume includes new short bonus stories that reunite writer Ian Flynn and artist Ryan Jampole.

You can pre-order the Volume 1 Deluxe Edition through Zoop, and the standard edition through Amazon or your preferred bookseller. More updates on Volume 2 (and beyond) are coming soon.

Mega Man ZX, Mega Man Legends Timelines Locked in for January 7

After a few delays, Udon Entertainment confirms that Mega Man ZX Timelines and Mega Man Legends Timelines are finally set to launch on Wednesday, January 7th, both in-store and online.

Via the Udon crew:

Hey gang, We've got final dates for upcoming Mega Man comics, all off to the printer now:

Mega Man ZX Timelines #1 - Jan 7, 2026
Mega Man Legends Timelines #1 - Jan 7, 2026
Mega Man X #0 - Jan 14, 2026

Thanks all for bearing with us as we navigate working with a new comic license. (which for the Timelines series, kinda meant working with 5 new licenses!). One thing I can tell you is, Capcom is watching very closely to help us get all the character details on-model... right down to the literal bottoms of their feet.

If anything should change (it shouldn't), we'll let you know!

Mega Man X #1 Covers and Solicitation

By way of Lunar Distribution, here are Covers A through E (D is a blank variant) of Mega Man X #1. This issue is once again written by Daniel Arseneault with art by Hanzo Steinbach. Here's the solicitation:

Mega Man X kicks into high gear in his own comic series! A whole new generation of super fighting robots face-off against the backdrop of a techno-future. In this issue, X and Zero track down the Prince of the Skies -- the noble and deadly Storm Eagle!

Cover A is by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B is by Edwin Huang, Cover C is by Don Figueroa, and Cover E is by Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz.

Mega Man X #1 is slated to hit stores on February 18th, 2026. If anything changes, we'll let you know! 

Source: Lunar Distribution