Writer Ian Flynn and editor Paul Kaminski are back, ready to further hype you up for the Mega Man X back-up features and upcoming crossover, “Dawn of X,” now appearing in the pages of Archie’s Mega Man comic book.
Writer Ian Flynn and editor Paul Kaminski are back, ready to further hype you up for the Mega Man X back-up features and upcoming crossover, “Dawn of X,” now appearing in the pages of Archie’s Mega Man comic book.
The beginning of Archie’s “Dawn of X” crossover storyline is nearly upon us, and as expected, bits of the have begun to trickle out, including the regular and variant covers, solicitation, and even some line art from inside the issue!
The beginning of Archie’s “Dawn of X” crossover storyline is nearly upon us, and as expected, bits of the have begun to trickle out, including the regular and variant covers, solicitation, and even some line art from inside the issue!
It’s one of those double feature days, folks! A taste of the Blue Bomber, and then a hint of the madness that would follow in the century after.
It’s one of those double feature days, folks! A taste of the Blue Bomber, and then a hint of the madness that would follow in the century after.
Hitting comic book shops today is the 34th issue of Archie’s Mega Man comic, which sees our blue hero return to the Lanfront Ruins with some friends while the remnants of Dr. Wily’s forces remain on the hunt for their elusive traitor.
Hitting comic book shops today is the 34th issue of Archie’s Mega Man comic, which sees our blue hero return to the Lanfront Ruins with some friends while the remnants of Dr. Wily’s forces remain on the hunt for their elusive traitor.
When Archie Comics released their solicitation for the upcoming Mega Man #36, they included a mysterious line noting that we should “be sure to pick up both regular and variant editions to read both SHOCKING ‘post-credits’ alternate endings.” But what does that mean? Now, thanks to a new article at Comics Alliance, we have the details.
When Archie Comics released their solicitation for the upcoming Mega Man #36, they included a mysterious line noting that we should “be sure to pick up both regular and variant editions to read both SHOCKING ‘post-credits’ alternate endings.” But what does that mean? Now, thanks to a new article at Comics Alliance, we have the details.
We previously heard a little about the upcoming 37th issue of Archie’s Mega Man comic, along with an image of a cover depicting both Mega Man and X in action together. Naturally, this led to some speculation as to the nature of the upcoming crossover. Some new info has emerged to help better paint the picture of what’s to come… along with a pretty slick cover that also looks like it’s been painted, too!
We previously heard a little about the upcoming 37th issue of Archie’s Mega Man comic, along with an image of a cover depicting both Mega Man and X in action together. Naturally, this led to some speculation as to the nature of the upcoming crossover. Some new info has emerged to help better paint the picture of what’s to come… along with a pretty slick cover that also looks like it’s been painted, too!
For many fans, the Mega Man Classic/Mega Man X crossover now made official by Archie’s solicitations may seem like the blending of oil and water; the simple Classic is happy and bright, the darker X is melancholic and meditative. Any attempt to combine them would meddle with series canon and trivialize the mystery of the infamous Classic-X series link.
For many fans, the Mega Man Classic/Mega Man X crossover now made official by Archie’s solicitations may seem like the blending of oil and water; the simple Classic is happy and bright, the darker X is melancholic and meditative. Any attempt to combine them would meddle with series canon and trivialize the mystery of the infamous Classic-X series link.
The world is saved, but the cost was steep.
The world is saved, but the cost was steep.
A month and a half ago, we learned that this year’s Archie Comics “flip-book” for Free Comic Book Day, which has previously featured tales from both Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man, would now be skipping 100 years into the future of the latter title and give us a good look at what we can expect from Mega Man X.
A month and a half ago, we learned that this year’s Archie Comics “flip-book” for Free Comic Book Day, which has previously featured tales from both Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man, would now be skipping 100 years into the future of the latter title and give us a good look at what we can expect from Mega Man X.
Hot on the heels of this reveal, Destructoid has had the opportunity to sit down with Archie Comics writer Ian Flynn and editor Paul Kaminski to discuss their upcoming four-part crossover event, “Dawn of X”, which will kick off in the 37th issue of the ongoing Mega Man comic book series.
Hot on the heels of this reveal, Destructoid has had the opportunity to sit down with Archie Comics writer Ian Flynn and editor Paul Kaminski to discuss their upcoming four-part crossover event, “Dawn of X”, which will kick off in the 37th issue of the ongoing Mega Man comic book series.
Archie teases us so very much.
Archie teases us so very much.
We’re less than a month away from Mega Man #34, which will mark the debut of Mega Man X in Archie’s successful comic book series, currently on the road to marking its third anniversary. How time flies!
We’re less than a month away from Mega Man #34, which will mark the debut of Mega Man X in Archie’s successful comic book series, currently on the road to marking its third anniversary. How time flies!
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