Tag: Ben Bates

MTV Geek has just posted a new interview with none other than Ben Bates, one of the more popular artists for Archie’s Mega Man comic. For those who aren’t keeping track, Bates was the artist for the “Return of Dr. Wily” story arc, which adapted the game Mega Man 2 for issues #9-12. He also […]

Not too long ago, Archie Comics artist Ben Bates has made some posts on his blog regarding his recent work on the Mega Man comic book. Prior to the release of issue #9, the beginning of “The Return of Dr. Wily” story arc (based on Mega Man 2), he decided to try his hand at […]

A few days ago, we brought you the first look at Archie’s Mega Man #9, which features the return of the Villain Variant cover as illustrated by Ben Bates. And today, we have the rest! Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante continues his run of regular covers as Dr. Wily schemes deep within the confines of his laboratory, […]

Though there is no solicitation or other information yet, the first glimpse of the ninth issue of Archie’s Mega Man comic book is upon us, and it is a Villain Variant cover! Drawn by Ben Bates, who some may recognize from his work on the previous Fire Man Villain Variant for issue #3, this piece […]

While no official announcements or solicitations have been forthcoming for any issues of Archie’s Mega Man comic beyond the eighth issue, at least one little bit of information has managed to sneak its way to us. According to a comment from his blog, Ben Bates will be handling the line art for the third story […]

Following the tragic recent events in Japan, illustrator Ben Bates (whose work for the upcoming Mega Man comic from Archie can be seen on the Villain Variant cover here) has decided to team with his colleagues from Periscope Studio to auction off a series of pictures in order to raise money for the relief efforts. […]

The release of the first issue of Archie’s Mega Man comic will soon be upon us. Have you subscribed yet? Don’t forget, doing so allows you to get a free autographed poster, signed by artist Patrick Spaziante. But perhaps you are hesitant to subscribe for some reason or another. Maybe you aren’t sure whether Archie […]

Archie’s Mega Man isn’t available yet, but things are already beginning to heat up! A pair of covers has been revealed today, showing the talents of Patrick Spaziante and Ben Bates as Mega Man‘s battle against the Dr. Light‘s stolen Robot Masters continues. Following from the cover of issue #2, Spaziante shows Mega Man preparing […]