An FAQ on Mega Man Timelines, Mega Man Adventures, and More

To help clear up any confusion about the different Mega Man books releasing this year, Udon Entertainment has shared a wealth of new details that may answer some of your most frequently asked questions. From Mega Man Timelines to Mega Man Adventures and beyond, here’s a breakdown of what’s coming and what you can expect.

Protodude: What can you share about Udon's plans for new, original Mega Man comics?

Udon: The overall plan for the first year is to release one new Mega Man comic each month, which could be either a one-shot or part of a miniseries. The goal is to appeal to as many types of Mega Man fans as possible with these initial offerings. To achieve this, Udon is assembling creative teams that include a mix of Udon regulars, creators who have previously worked on Mega Man comics, and passionate Mega Man super-fans.

The current slate of original Mega Man comics are the following:

Mega Man #0
Available on Free Comic Book Day – Saturday, May 3, 2025

• A single Classic-era story told through the unique styles of four different artists

• Story: Tavis Maiden

• Art: Andrew Dickman, Kenny Ruiz, Edwin Huang, Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz

 

Mega Man Timelines
A series of five one-shots set across five different eras. Each issue can be enjoyed on its own, but fans who read them all will discover some fun, connected elements.

• Mega Man Timelines #1 (May 2025)

  • Story: Tavis Maiden

  • Art: Kenny Ruiz

• Mega Man X Timelines #1 (June 2025)

  • Story: Daniel Arsenault

  • Art: Edwin Huang

• Mega Man Zero Timelines #1 (July 2025)

  • Story: Ian Flynn

  • Art: Hanzo Steinbach

• Mega Man ZX Timelines #1 (August 2025)

  • Story: Matt Moylan

  • Art: Dax Gordine

• Mega Man Legends Timelines #1 (September 2025)

  • Story: David Oxford

  • Art: Mic Fong

Protodude: Mega Man Adventures was recently announced to great acclaim—can you share a bit more about what fans can expect? Will the Worlds Collide stories be included?

Udon: Mega Man Adventures is the new hardcover collection of the Mega Man stories originally published by Archie Comics, with each volume containing 12 issues. A special “Deluxe” edition featuring bonus items will also be available, with more details to come. In addition to the original stories, each volume will include a brand-new short story set during the same time period as the collected issues. The first of these will be created by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole. While the collections will not currently include the crossover issues with Sonic the Hedgehog due to rights limitations, this is something the team is actively exploring for the future.

Protodude: Any chance we'll see new stories set in the Battle Network and Star Force series?

Udon: We don’t have anything planned yet, but yes! While any project would be subject to Capcom's approval, they’ve told us that Battle Network and Star Force are okay to propose for potential comic stories.

Protodude: Does Udon have any current plans for Mega Man beyond comics?

Udon: We’ll also continue to publish Mega Man art books and manga, with both new releases and reprints planned across both categories.

Protodude: Mega Man X: Mega Mission was announced seven years ago, but there have been no updates since. Can you share the current status of the project?

Udon: Honestly, it was just a project that got delayed at first, then totally put on hold with the pandemic. We haven’t gotten back to it yet, but it’s back on the list now that we have the full Mega Man comics license.

Protodude: Akira Kitamura has recently returned to the public eye, sharing a wealth of new, original art on Twitter. Is there any possibility he might contribute to a future Udon Mega Man project?

Udon: We'd be happy to have Capcom game creators contribute to the comics in some way. We’re making a list of who to approach! ;)