Udon Entertainment Announces New Mega Man Comics for 2025

During today's SDCC panel, Udon Entertainment dropped a major bomb: they have acquired the master comic book license for Mega Man. Not just the classic series but also X, Legends, Zero and ZX! While Battle Network and Star Force are not part of the deal (remember, both series' rights are shared among a few different parties, not solely Capcom), fans of the "Robot Timeline" will undoubtedly be thrilled.

It's important to note that the image shown during the panel is not meant to be the cover of a single comic but represents the overall license. Udon plans to create new comics based on different series, with the first books scheduled to launch sometime in 2025. No information regarding the artists or writers has been shared yet.

Stay tuned for more updates as they become available!

Udon Announces Mr. Mega Man, Little Mega Man, X DiVE Official Complete Works, and a Misc. Art Book

During today's SDCC panel, Udon Entertainment announced that they have acquired the English publishing rights to Rockman-san, Rockman-chan and Rockman X DiVE Official Complete Works. The three books have ben rechristened as Mr. Mega Man, Little Mega Man and, naturally, Mega Man X DiVE Official Complete Works. Little Mega Man will be out in December, and X DiVE in the second quarter of 2025. No word on Mr.'s release date.

But, wait! There's more. Udon also announced that they are collaborating with Capcom to produce a brand-new art book that will feature a wide array of official art and concept art that hasn't previously been collected in an "Official Complete Works." Content will include Mega Man Legends, Mega Man ZX, ZX Advent and more. Planned for 2025.

We'll have more details to share on all four projects soon. For now, you can check out the announcement slides below!

Jada Toys Proto Man Confirmed for Wave 4

Another day, another Jada Toys reveal. The third figure from Mega Man Wave 4 just made an appearance at Comic-Con. To my surprise and delight, it's Proto Man!

There are no other details available at the moment, but we can deduce that he’ll come with a removable shield and an alternate Buster hand part. I’m hoping for an alternate Break Man head... but we’ll see.

So that's Wave 4 for you. Gemini Laser Mega Man, Snake Man and Proto Man. We should be hearing about a release window and distribution plans soon. Stay tuned!

Thanks to Adawg_ng for the tip, and Daniel Protoman for the image! 

Jada Toys Snake Man Spotted at San Diego Comic-Con (Wave 4)

When it rains, it pours—or lightly sprinkles. The steady stream of new figure reveals from Jada Toys continues today with the introduction of Snake Man from Mega Man 3. Joining Gemini Laser Mega Man, Snake Man will be part of Wave 4, along with an unannounced third figure.

Following the trend of previous waves, the fourth figure is expected to be another Robot Master, likely from Mega Man 3 as well. Hopefully, we won't have to wait too long to find out. Hang in there!

Many thanks to PadWarrior for the image!

Jada Toys "Gemini Laser Mega Man" Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con

It's preview night at Comic-Con, and Dan Veesenmeyer is on the scene, checking out the new figures and collectibles from Jada Toys. Featured prominently is their Mega Man line, showcasing Waves 1-3, along with a new, previously unannounced figure: Gemini Laser Mega Man.

The figure's color scheme and pose are a direct nod to the Mega Man 3 weapon. Interestingly, it's displayed next to a Penpen, hinting that it might be a pack-in. But the question remains: which wave does this guy belong to? Wave 2 is confirmed to include Hyper Bomb Mega Man, Elec Man, and Cut Man, while Wave 3 features Helmetless Mega Man, Wood Man, and Bubble Man. Since Jada Toys indicated that each wave would consist of at least three figures, this could be our first look at Wave 4.

We'll have more information as Comic-Con unfolds over the next few days. Stay tuned!

Source: @dveese

Rockman-san and Rockman-chan Final Volume Cover Art Revealed

The third and final volumes of Rockman-san and Rockman-chan are set to release in Japan in just a few weeks. In anticipation of their debut, Kadokawa has revealed the cover art for both manga, which look absolute stellar. Full-size images after the break!

Capcom: "Mega Man is Highly Valued, Ongoing Game Development Considered"

During Capcom's 45th General Shareholders meeting, one attendee asked about the company's plans for the Mega Man series. Capcom's response was to the point: "Mega Man is one of our highly-valued IPs and we are considering how to create games for it on an ongoing basis."

This response mirrors a similar one from roughly a year ago, where Capcom indicated that future titles depend on "the development of a solid concept, ideas, and gameplay." They also mentioned that future ports of back catalog titles would involve "addressing technical issues."

Now, on a somewhat related note, another investor inquired if the results of the Capcom Super Elections, where Mega Man was a very popular candidate, would influence the production of new titles in general. Capcom replied: "We value all our IPs and are considering ways to utilize them not only in games but in other media as well. For games, we believe the gameplay and specific appeal that an IP holds are important. We take a multifaceted approach to our games, including new titles, remakes, ports, and collections."

So the quick and dirty version: Capcom continues to evaluate the development of new games regularly, and we'll keep seeing Mega Man (and other legacy IPs) in different media. 

For the complete Q&A transcript, head over to Capcom's Investor Relations page. 

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos (Featuring Zero) Drops Onto Switch, PS4 and Steam

Surprise! The 2003 crossover fighter SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is now available for download on Steam with a release planned on Monday, July 22nd, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and GOG. This modern port features rollback netcode mutliplayer, online lobbies for up to nine players, and a variety of extras, including a gallery mode and a new hitbox viewer.

For Mega Man fans, SVC Chaos holds a special place as it features Zero from the Zero series as a secret playable character. His moveset draws inspiration from an array of weapons and actions from the games, including the inclusion of numerous Cyber Elfs. Ciel also makes an appearance, dropping in on Zero's interactions with other characters to provide some commentary and support. This is also the game that features the gender-swapped Zero sprite, which you might have seen out of context.

If you haven't played SVC Chaos before, check out Zero in action here and here. 

Source: SNK Global

Hitoshi Ariga Attending Comic-Con; Mega Man Shikishi Commissions Available to Pre-Order

Hitoshi Ariga, best known for his work on Mega Man Megamix, will be attending this year's San Diego Comic-Con at Udon Entertainment's booth (#100). He is offering a limited number of pre-convention commissions of signed shikishi designs exclusively for attendees, available for pickup at Udon's booth.

If you plan to attend, you can pre-order your commission here. There's two shikishi sizes to choose from: 9.5 x 10.75 inches or 4.75 x 5.5 inches. When you place your order, write in which character from Mega Man Megamix you'd like Ariga to draw (Megamix only) and specify the day you'll be picking it up. Orders without these details will be refunded. You'll need to collect your commission in person at the convention. If you can't commit to going ahead of time, you're out.

Each commission costs $500 and is limited to 20 pieces per size. If you happen to have the Zenny for it, lock in your commission ASAP!

Source: Udon Entertainment

Fan-Mod Adds Model A Grey and Ashe to Mega Man X DiVE Offline

To celebrate the 17th anniversary of Mega Man ZX Advent, the team at RDX Derivative Works has created an new mod featuring Mega Man Model A Grey and Ashe! The pair were noticeably absent from the Taiwan version of Mega Man X DiVE during the first ZX Advent event, but now you can play as both of them in the Offline Steam version. 

Once you've watched the mod in action in the trailer above, head over to NexusMods for the download. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions and install all the necessary plugins. Once that's done, you can unlock the dynamic duo from the "ZXA Special Supply Box" or Memory fragments under the Custom Tab Store.

Thanks to Jo Li KMC for the tip!

ThreeZero MDLX Mega Man X Revealed

Spotted at ThreeZero's Anime Expo booth, here's our very first look at MDLX Mega Man X. The figure currently has no release date. You can see how it scales with the previous MDLX classic series Mega Man after the break! 

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster to Include MegaMan.EXE, Lan Hikari and Tron Bonne Costumes

Dead Rising and Mega Man have a long history together, and the tradition of outfitting Frank West in blue bomber-themed gear continues in the upcoming Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. 

During today's Capcom Next digital event, several new details were revealed about the remaster. The "Digital Deluxe" version will feature 17 new Capcom-themed costumes for Frank and 17 unique BGM tracks from various Capcom IPs. The "Mega Man Pack" will include costumes based on MegaMan.EXE, Lan Hikari, and Tron Bonne, along with BGMs that can be played in the shopping mall: "Running Through The Cyber World," "Hometown," and "Flutter vs. Gesellschaft."

No images of the costumes are available yet, but the teaser silhouettes give us a good idea of what's to come. I'm sure Frank will look fantastic as Tron, especially since he once pulled off a decent Roll Caskett. What an icon.

For additional details on the Digital Deluxe pre-order content, hop on over to Gematsu!

Teppen Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Iris Skin & New Card Set

Following the "Zero Nightmare" skin, Teppen returns to celebrate its 5th anniversary with a new card set called "The Desperate Jailbreak". The set includes a variety of Mega Man X-themed cards and a throwback to the collab that brought the Mega Buster to Devil May Cry 5. Iris makes her debut as a playable character, appearing as an EX skin for the hero "Felyne."

You can check out all the new cards after the break!