Mega Man: Gear Masters #2 Pre-Orders Open, Keenbiscuit Variant Revealed

Pre-orders for Udon Entertainment's Mega Man: Gear Masters issue #2 are now available. Alongside the usual assortment of variant covers, the Udon Store is offering an exclusive cover illustrated by Keenbiscuit featuring Roll sporting a Proto Man-inspired look.

Each copy of the exclusive cover also comes with a collectible metal Roll card featuring artwork by Tavis Maiden.

Mega Man: Gear Masters #2 is written by Tavis Maiden with art by Ryan Jampole, and is currently slated to arrive in October.

Source: Udon Store

Mega Man: Gear Masters #3 Covers and Solicitation

Lunar Distribution has published the covers and solicitation for Mega Man: Gear Masters #3, giving us our latest look at the upcoming issue:

"Dr. Wily’s newest Robot Masters are running rampant across the city, and with Mega Man out of commission, someone else will have to step up and stop the destruction. 

(W) Tavis Maiden (A/CA) Ryan Jampole"

Issue #3 features covers by Ryan Jampole, Nuri Durr, Tavis Maiden and Genzoman. Worth pointing out that Tavis Maiden’s cover directly homages Shigeto Ikehara’s Rockman manga adaptation, while Genzoman continues his tradition of paying tribute to the North American NES box art.

Gear Masters #3 is due to arrive in-stores on November 25th.

Udon Talks Archie Mega Man Continuation, Mega Man Legends Mini-Series and More

I recently sat down with Udon Entertainment to get answers to some of your biggest questions about the new Mega Man comics announced at Comic-Con last weekend.

From the continuation of Archie’s Mega Man series and the new Mega Man X prequel to the Mega Man Legends mini-series and more, here’s what Udon had to say.

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!)

Udon Brings New Mega Man Pins to San Diego Comic-Con

Udon Entertainment is bringing a whole lot of Mega Man pins to San Diego Comic-Con later this week, available exclusively at booth #100.

The lineup includes a series of seven Metall pins, Mega Man Legends “Petite Fighter” pins, and perhaps most interesting of all, a selection of classic series pins featuring brand-new artwork by Keisuke Mizuno. Mizuno’s Bass is especially nice to see, since he doesn’t draw him very often.

The majority of the pins will be priced at $15 each. You can see what all of the pins look like here. 

Mega Man X #5 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Revealed

Heading to Comic-Con later this month? Be sure to stop by Udon Entertainment’s booth (#100) to pick up an exclusive Mega Man X #5 variant cover.

Dubbed “Family Hadoken,” the cover pays loving tribute to Akira Toriyama with X, Dr. Light, and Ryu recreating the iconic Family Kamehameha pose. The artwork is illustrated by Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz.

The variant will be available for $20 while supplies last.

Source: Daniel Arseneault

Udon's Dr. Wily #1 Delayed to August 5th

Originally scheduled to arrive at comic shops this week, Udon Entertainment’s standalone Dr. Wily #1 issue has been delayed to Wednesday, August 5th. The update comes via Udon’s official Discord channel.

As a refresher, 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!

Pre-orders for Dr. Wily #1 are still available through the Udon Store, so you’ve got a little extra time to secure your copy.

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 

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 Adventures Vol.1 Delayed to July 14

Originally scheduled to ship on May 26, Udon Entertainment has confirmed that Mega Man Adventures Vol. 1 has been delayed to July 14. Amazon updated the release date a few days ago, but with Udon now confirming the change, the delay appears to be official.

For the uninitiated, Mega Man Adventures collects Archie Comics’ Mega Man issues #1–12 along with every variant cover, plus a brand-new 7-page short story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole. You can check out sample pages from the bonus story here.

Fingers crossed July 14 sticks!

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 #5 Covers and Solicitation

Following the reveal of Atomic Marshmallow's exclusive variant, Udon Entertainment has now unveiled all four standard covers for Mega Man X #5, the final chapter in the Mega Man X mini-series.

Cover A is illustrated by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B by Edwin Huang, Cover C by James Raiz, and Cover D by Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz.

In case you missed it, here's the official solicitation:

"It's the final issue, and the final climactic battle: X versus Sigma! X will have to use every weapon, armor piece, and secret technique in his arsenal to hold his own against the leader of the Mavericks!"

Pre-orders are available now from Udon Store. Issue #5 is expected to arrive in-stores July 29th.

Mega Man X #5 Udon Store Exclusive Variant Revealed

Although the standard covers have not been revealed yet, Udon has gone ahead and unveiled the Udon Store exclusive cover for Mega Man X #5 by Atomic Marshmallow. Rounding out the "ladies of X" collage are Mega Man X DiVE's RiCO and iCO. Pre-orders open tomorrow at 9am PT.

Here's the solicitation:

"It's the final issue, and the final climactic battle—X versus Sigma! X will have to use every weapon, armor piece, and secret technique in his arsenal to hold his own against the leader of the Mavericks!"

Mega Man X #5 is expected to arrive in-stores on July 29th.

Dr. Wily #1 Pre-Orders Open April 15th, Udon Store Variant Revealed

Pre-orders for Udon Entertainment’s Dr. Wily one-shot open tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15 at 9am PT. Alongside the standard edition, the Udon Store will offer an exclusive variant cover illustrated by Atomic Marshmallow, putting Splash Woman front and center. (You can view the standard edition covers here)

Here's the solicitation:

(W) Tavis Maiden (A/CA) Ryan Jampole - 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!

Dr. Wily #1 arrives in stores on June 17th.

Source: Udon Store

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.