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Mega Man is a comic series produced by Archie Comics, based on the franchise of the same name. The series was announced at New York Comic Con 2010, and began publication in April 2011 with Ian Flynn as the lead writer. It includes adaptations of video games in the Classic series and some of the X series as well. In 2013, a crossover took place between the Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises under the title Worlds Collide, and another crossover event called Worlds Unite ran in 2015. The series was put into an indefinite hiatus after Issue #55, concluding with the setup for an adaptation of Mega Man 4.

Summary

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In the year 20XX, technology and science advances to a level where robots are mass produced on a global scale to help with every day tasks. At the forefront of this revolution to the world is Dr. Thomas Light who creates a series of highly advance robots called the Robot Masters to do tasks that are too difficult or dangerous for humans to manage.

When Dr. Light's former colleague Dr. Wily secretly reprograms the six Robot Masters for his own nefarious purposes, nobody is left to stop a rampage across the city. Having a strong sense of justice, one of Dr. Light's assistant robots Rock volunteers to be modified into a combat robot capable of stopping the Robot Masters and taking down Dr. Wily. With the help of his new Mega Buster, Mega Man is able to defeat the robotic threats and save the city.

Characters

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Publication History and Reception

Archie Comic's Mega Man comic was first announced at New York Comic-Con on October 8th, 2010 with the announced creative team leading Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante and Ian Flynn famous for their work on Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog series.

It adapted many of the Classic series games as a long continuous story while also telling new stories with a large cast of new supporting characters and plot points such as Quake Woman, Agent Krantz and the anti-robot terrorist group the Emerald Spears lead by Xander Payne. It also expanded on the backstories of characters like Proto Man with his character arc becoming a large focal point of the comic.

Running from May 2011 and ending in December 2015, the comic was held in critical acclaim from both longtime fans of the Mega Man series to new readers quickly finding themselves becoming fans. Readers also found that the stories of the Mega Man comics were incredibly compelling, Comics Alliance called it "The smartest super-hero comic on stands" for writing stories aimed at all-ages that were not afraid to dip into complex emotional themes.

In April 2025, it was announced that Mega Man from Archie Comics would be reprinted by UDON Entertainment under the name Mega Man Adventures in a 12-issue paperback format collection. It will reprint everything outside of the Sonic the Hedgehog crossover issues.

Story Arcs and Graphic Novels

The comic's storyline is divided into graphic novels each consisting of four-issue story arcs, while not all of these fully released they are presented here in this format to better keep track of information.

Arc 1: Let the Games Begin!

• Main Article: Let the Games Begin! (Issues 1-4)

"Mega Man Vol. 1: Let the Games Begin!" from Amazon.com

Mega Man is the hit new action-adventure series from Archie Comics! Dr. Light wanted to build a better tomorrow with his new Robot Masters, but the evil Dr. Wily reprogrammed them to take over the world! Now it's up to one little robot to save us all -- Mega Man! Don't miss the first heroic adventures of Rock, a simple helper robot who takes up the fight for the greater good! This volume contains Rock's transformation into Mega Man, his first battles with the Robot Masters, and his titanic clash with Dr. Wily! Mega Man Vol. 1 collects issues 1-4 of the Mega Man comic book.

Arc 2: Time Keeps Slipping

• Main Article: Time Keeps Slipping! (Issues 5-8)

"Mega Man Vol. 2: Time Keeps Slipping" from Amazon.com

Capcom's famous video game icon is back in the action-packed Mega Man 2: Time Keeps Slipping, collecting issues 5-8 of the hit comic book! The evil Dr. Wily has been arrested for his crimes against the world, but how long can the mad genius be held in custody? The answer: not for long! Mega Man and Dr. Light are made the scapegoats in a daring prison escape while Roll is kidnapped! It's up to Mega Man, the Robot Masters, and federal agents [[Roslyn Krantz]] and Gil D. Stern to find Roll, rescue her, and clear the name of Dr. Light! But it won't be easy. especially with two long-lost Robot Masters serving as Dr. Wily's personal guard!

Arc 3: The Return of Doctor Wily

• Main Article: The Return of Doctor Wily (Issues 9-12)

"Mega Man Vol. 3: The Return of Doctor Wily" from Amazon.com

Mega Man is the hit new action-adventure series from Archie Comics! Mega Man is about to retire his Mega Buster forever! With Dr. Wily's schemes defeated, our young hero thinks it's safe to return to his life as a helper robot. Wrong! Dr. Wily returns with a vengeance, striking back with eight all-new Robot Masters! Each one is specifically designed to take down the Blue Bomber, and the clock is ticking before they unleash their terrible power onto the world! It's up to Mega Man to take on the malicious Quick Man and his seven sinister robot brothers, foil Dr. Wily's insidious schemes, and storm the mad machinist's castle in a tale so epic you'll have to see it to believe it! Mega Man Vol. 3 collects Mega Man #9-12.

Arc 4: Spiritus Ex Machina

• Main Article: Spiritus Ex Machina (Issues 13-16)

"Mega Man Vol. 4: Spiritus Ex Machina" from Amazon.com

MEGA MAN is the hit new action-adventure series from Archie Comics! Having sent the evil Dr. Wily scrambling yet again, Mega Man joins Dr. Light and others for an advanced robotics convention. Up for debate: in the development of future robots, should human-like artificial intelligence be pursued or prevented? The event is interrupted when a human extremist group takes over, with the intent of destroying the robots present. It's up to Mega Man and his new canine-robot companion, Rush, to save the day! Meanwhile, the fugitive Dr. Wily discovers an ancient, evil, alien intelligence just waiting to be awakened... and also encounters Dr. Light's estranged first Robot Master. MEGA MAN VOL. 4 collects issues #13-16 of the Mega Man comic book series.

Arc 5: Rock of Ages

• Main Article: Rock of Ages (Issues 17-20)

"Mega Man Vol. 5: Rock of Ages" from Amazon.com

Join Archie Comics in celebrating 25 years of Mega Man action in the latest installment of the Mega Man graphic novel series! The arrival of Mega Man's long lost brother, Blues, AKA Proto Man, throws Mega Man's world out of whack. What was it that drove a wedge between the first thinking robot and the benevolent Dr. Light? What happened to Proto Man after he left Dr. Light, and what happened when he encountered the villainous Dr. Wily? The last installment in this collection sends Mega Man on a time warped trip through his own life to celebrate 25 years of Mega Man! Mega Man 5 also features the appearance of fan favorite robot characters such as Guts Man, Ice Man, Splash Woman, and Concrete Man. Mega Man 5 collects issues #17-20 of the Mega Man comic book series.

Arc 6: Breaking Point

• Main Article: Breaking Point (Issues 21-23, 28)

"Mega Man Vol. 6: Breaking Point" from PreviewsWorld

The 25th anniversary celebration of Mega Man continues with the exciting next chapter in the Mega Man mythology! From a New Year's terror attack by the vengeful Emerald Spears, to a devastating showdown with the mysterious Break Man, Mega Man just can't catch a break! This volume also ties-into the biggest comic book crossover event of the year: Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Collide! See how Mega Man's world was rocked by Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily's evil schemes! Witness the startling aftermath of the crossover as the mysterious RA MOON begins its bid for world domination! Collects Mega Man #21-23 and 28.

Arc 7: Blackout: The Curse of Ra Moon

• Main Article: Blackout: The Curse of Ra Moon (Issues 29-32)

"Mega Man Vol. 7: Blackout: The Curse of Ra Moon" from PreviewsWorld

Fresh from the history-making crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man is back with an all-new adventure! The world has gone dark. Robots have collapsed in the streets. Mega Man awakes to a world without electricity - and a crumbling civilization! With the help of the brilliant Dr. Light, Mega Man and a handful of Robot Masters are sent to the Amazon to stop the source of the world's power failure. But their mission is not an easy one. The malevolent Ra Moon has awoken, and it's out to destroy the world. Can Mega Man and his friends overcome the odds and save the world? Collects Mega Man #29-32 plus exclusive bonus features!

Arc 8: Redemption

• Main Article: Redemption (Issue 33-36)

"Mega Man Vol. 8: Redemption" from PreviewsWorld

The Future Is Now in the next chapter in the Mega Man graphic novel saga! Mega Man took up his Mega Buster to stop the evil ambitions of Dr. Wily. That means Dr. Wily is his greatest enemy--right? Not according to the Doctor! He says he was being used by the terrifying Ra Moon, and to prove it, he saves Mega Man's life! What is the truth behind Dr. Wily? Is he plotting something sinister yet again, or has he really been the victim all along? Mega Man embarks on a mission that will test his courage as much as his skill to find out the truth! Featuring the first-ever look at the world of Mega Man X in comic book form, as drawn by Sonic legend Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante!

Arc 9: Dawn of X

• Main Article: Dawn of X (Issues 37-40)

"Mega Man Vol. 9: Dawn of X" from Archie Solicitations

The complete MEGA MAN/MEGA MAN X Crossover is now available in graphic novel form! Set the stage for the upcoming WORLDS UNITE epic with the crossover that kicked things into gear for the blue bomber! Mega Man has dedicated his existence to helping humanity. One hundred years in the future, the super-advanced robot “X” has bridged the gap between man and machine. A weapon built by Dr. Wily, long thought lost, threatens to arise and cause mass chaos! It’s an adventure that spans a century as Mega Man and X struggle to stop the mechanical menace and save the day! Don’t miss the action and adventure in this historic crossover event! MEGA MAN VOL. 9 collects MEGA MAN #37-40.

Arc 10: Legends of the Blue Bomber

• Main Article: Legends of the Blue Bomber (Issues 41-44)

After proving Dr. Wily's innocence in the court of law, he is now under house arrest at Dr. Light's laboratory helping him build his greatest creation yet. The towering peace keeping robot known as Gamma is shown off to the world, but the unveiling is sabotaged by the remaining Robot Masters created by Ra Moon. It's up to Mega Man and Rush to travel to the depths of space to retrieve the missing energy elements taken away from Gamma.

Arc 11: The Ultimate Betrayal

• Main Article: The Ultimate Betrayal (Issues 45-48)

Dr. Wily shows his true colors as he unleashes his Doc Robot in Light Labs and teleports Gamma away to his brand new Wily Castle. Break Man and Mega Man are locked in combat when a giant explosion erupts from Dr. Light's laboratory. Even when all hope seems lost, hope rests on Mega Man's shoulders as he peruses Dr. Wily and puts an end to his evil schemes.

Arc 12: Finale

• Main Article: Finale (Issues 49, 53-55)

The end of Archie's Mega Man comic, laying the building blocks up to an adaptation of Mega Man 4 and wrapping up the loose ends from the Ultimate Betrayal with Blues's transformation into Proto Man and the introduction of a mysterious new benefactor... Mr.X. This final arc gives a glimpse into the further adventures Mega Man has laid before him and beyond.

Worlds Collide

Main article: Worlds Collide

A 12-Issue crossover between Mega Man and Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, a comic series also published by Archie and written by Ian Flynn. The story arc was shared between the three video game comics Archie was publishing at the time, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe, and Mega Man with each of the comics publishing 3 issues of "Worlds Collide" over the course of 3 months. The worlds this crossover takes place in seemingly is closer to that of the latest games released in each series at that point.

Act 1: Kindred Spirits

• Main Article: Worlds Collide Vol. 1 - Kindred Spirits

"Sonic / Mega Man: Worlds Collide 1" from Amazon.com

The Sonic the Hedgehog/Mega Man epic kicks off with a bang in the first of three volumes as the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber meet for the first time! And considering how hard they're fighting each other, it might be the last! Why are the heroes trying to take each other down? Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily know, and they're loving every minute of it! Get in on the ground floor with all-new cover art by the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and a script by key Sonic and Mega Man scribe Ian Flynn! Worlds Collide 1 collects the first 4 issues of the epic 12-part Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event!

Act 2: Into the Warzone

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Sonic the Hedgehog is the fastest thing alive. Mega Man is a super-fighting robot. Together they are the coolest, bluest heroes ever! Blue Blur and Blue Bomber meet for the first time in the crossover event When Worlds Collide! Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily have crafted a twisted pocket dimension--the Skull Egg Zone! Sonic, Mega Man, Tails, Proto Man and Rush have found their way into the zone, but how will they find the Doctors in this nightmare world? To make matters worse, Sonic's friends have been turned into the eight menacing Roboticized Masters! Can Sonic and Mega Man overcome these fearsome robot warriors? Can Sonic's friends be saved? And what new weapons can Mega Man gain from this fusion of Eggman and Wily technology?

Act 3: Chaos Clash

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Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily are locked inside their flying fortress—the Wily Egg! Inside are all manner of powerful defenses, including Metal Sonic and Bass! Outside is an army—almost every Robot Master ever made! Dr. Light's life is on the line, and two worlds teeter on the edge of destruction! Enter Sonic, Mega Man and an army of their own! Sonic's friends join Proto Man, Rush and Duo in an epic all-out battle to break through to the evil doctors, rewrite two realities, and save their home worlds! It won't be easy, but Sonic and Mega Man have made their careers out of overcoming the impossible!

Worlds Unite

Main article: Worlds Unite

The second 12-Issue crossover series between Mega Man and Sonic, this time branching out into the worlds of Mega Man X, Sonic Boom, and other Sega and Capcom franchises. Issues of this crossover were published between the Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and Sonic Boom comic books Archie was publishing over the course of 3 months. Unlike the first crossover, this one took place in the comic timelines of each world instead of ones made to seemingly be like the games.

Act 1: Deadly Fusion

• Main Article: Worlds Unite Vol. 1 - Deadly Fusion

"Sonic / Mega Man: Worlds Unite 1: Deadly Fusion" from Amazon.com

The sequel to the record-shattering Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover is here! You saw what happened when "Worlds Collide!" Now brace yourself for when WORLDS UNITE! Dark forces have come together in the far future! The vicious conqueror Sigma has cheated death again and escaped the justice of X and the Maverick Hunters. He's crossed space and time to join forces with Zavok and the malicious Deadly Six of Lost Hex! Sonic and Mega Man could save us--but they've gone missing! Now the Freedom Fighters of Sonic's world and the Robot Masters of Mega Man's world must take up the fight to save their heroes and stop the coming tide of darkness! WORLDS UNITE features guest appearances by the cast of SONIC BOOM, MEGA MAN X and some of CAPCOM and SEGA's biggest stars! This volume collects WORLDS UNITE parts 1-4, including SONIC UNIVERSE #76, SONIC BOOM #8, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #273, MEGA MAN #50 (includes 10 extra pages of story!) and selections from the MEGA MAN: WORLDS UNITE BATTLES one-shot, and also includes bonus materials such as creator spotlights, production art, and 21 pages of cover images.

Act 2: Broken Bonds

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The sequel to the record-shattering Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover is here! You saw what happened when "Worlds Collide!" Now brace yourself for when WORLDS UNITE! Sigma--the brilliant villain from the future--has fused the worlds of Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man together! Now he feeds on the super-planet's energy to become unstoppable! It's up to Sonic and Mega Man to raise an army to fight the time-hopping villain. Joining them are the Freedom Fighters, the Robot Masters, X and his Maverick Hunters, Sticks and her friends, and--Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily?! But it won't be easy, as Sigma uses his powers to reach across space and time to recruit an army of his own! It's a battle of epic proportions to save the Unified World! Featuring the introduction of the STREET FIGHTER cast, including Ryu, Chun-Li, Guile and Ken! This volume collects WORLDS UNITE parts 5-8, including SONIC UNIVERSE #77, SONIC BOOM #9, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #274, MEGA MAN #51 and selections from the MEGA MAN: WORLDS UNITE BATTLES and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: WORLDS UNITE BATTLES one-shots and includes bonus materials such as creator spotlights, production art, and 16 pages of cover images.

Act 3: Allied Forces

• Main Article: Worlds Unite Vol. 3 - Allied Forces

"Sonic / Mega Man: Worlds Unite 3: Allied Forces" from Archie Solicitations

The sequel to the record-shattering SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and MEGA MAN crossover is here! You saw what happened when WORLDS COLLIDE! Now brace yourself for when WORLDS UNITE! Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man have already teamed up with all their friends. They've even teamed up with the future's heroes from MEGA MAN X and the wild and wacky new characters from SONIC BOOM! Now everything. GETS. BIGGER! Heroes from across the SEGA and Capcom universes unite to battle the monstrous Sigma and stop his relentless assault across multiple universes! Featuring the worlds of STREET FIGHTER, GOLDEN AXE, MONSTER HUNTER, NIGHTS INTO DREAMS and many more! It's the dream team mash-up of iconic gaming heroes and villains you always hoped for in this frantic, bombastic finale! This volume collects WORLDS UNITE parts 9-12, including SONIC UNIVERSE #78, SONIC BOOM #10, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #275, MEGA MAN #52 and selections from the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: WORLDS UNITE BATTLES one-shot and includes bonus materials such as creator spotlights, production art, and 22 pages of cover images.

Credits

Position	Arc 1	Arc 2	Arc 3	Arc 4	Arc 5	Arc 6	Arc 7	Arc 8	Arc 9	Arc 10	Arc 11	Arc 12
Writer	Ian Flynn
Cover Artists	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 1-4's standard, Issue 2's variant) Chad Thomas (Issue 1's variant) Ben Bates (Issue 3's variant) Jamal Peppers (Issue 4's variant)	Greg Horn (Issue 5's standard) Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issue 5's variant, Issues 6-8's standard) Jamal Peppers (Issue 6's variant)	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 9, 10 (with Matt Herms), and 12's standard) Ben Bates (Issue 9's variant, Issue 11's standard)	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 13 (with Matt Herms), 14 (with Matt Herms), and 16's standard, Issue 14's variant) Jonathan Hill (Issue 13's variant) Ben Bates (Issue 15's standard)	Chad Thomas, Gary Martin and Matt Herms (Issues 17 and 19's standard) Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin and Art Lyon (Issue 17's variant) Stanford Greene (Issue 18's standard) Mike Norton and Matt Herms (Issue 18's variant, Issue 20's standard) Ryan Jampole (Issue 20's variant)	Chad Thomas, Gary Martin and Matt Herms (Issue 21's standard) Alice Meichi Li (Issue 21's variant) Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin and Matt Herms (Issue 22's standard) Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante, Jamal Peppers, Rick Bryant and Matt Herms (Issue 23's standard) Ryan Jampole, Rick Bryant and Ben Hunzeker (Issue 28's standard) Tristan "T. Rex" Jones and Jack Morelli (Issue 28's variant)	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 29-32's standard) Dean Haspiel and Steve Downer (Issue 29's variant) Capcom (Issue 30's variant) Brent McCarthy (Issue 31's variant) POWREE (Issue 32's variant)	Brent McCarthy (Issue 33's standard, Issue 36's variant) Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issue 33's variant, Issues 34-36's standard) Ben Bates (Issues 34 and 35's variant)	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 37-40's standard, Issue 37's variant 1) Erik Ly (Issue 37's variant 2) Rafa Knight (Issue 37's variant 3) Ben Bates (Issue 38's variant) Ryan Jampole (Issue 39's variant) Colin Lawler (Issue 40's variant)	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 41-44's standard) Vince Riley (Issue 41's variant 1) Ryan Jampole, Matt Herms and Ben Hunzeker (Issue 41's variant 2) Rafa Knight (Issue 42's variant) Capcom (Issue 43's variant) Ben Bates (Issue 44's variant)	Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 45-47's standard) Rafa Knight (Issue 45's variant) "Claus" Justin Harder (Issue 46's variant) Tristan "T. Rex" Jones (Issue 47's variant) Capcom (Issue 48's variant)
Pencilers	Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante	Chad Thomas	Ben Bates	Jonathan Hill	Chad Thomas (Issues 17 and 18's Proto-Type) Jamal Peppers (Issue 17's Construction Derby, Issue 18's Cold Feat) Ryan Jampole (Issues 19 and 20)	Ryan Jampole	Mike Cavallaro	POWREE (Issues 33 and 36) Tyson Hesse (Issues 34 and 35's Shadow of Ra Moon) Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issues 34 and 35's The X Factor)	Jamal Peppers (Issues 37-38, 40, Issue 39's finishes) Ryan Jampole (Issue 39's breakdowns, Issue 40's breakdowns from pages 11-16, 18-21)	POWREE	Ryan Odagawa
Inkers	Rick Byrant (Issues 1-2) Gary Martin (Issues 3-4)	Gary Martin					Gary Martin (Issues 29-30, 31 (with Bob Smith), 32)	Gary Martin (Issues 33 and 36, Issues 34 and 35's Shadow of Ra Moon) Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante (Issue 34's The X Factor) Rick Bryant (Issue 35's The X Factor)	Gary Martin
Colorist	Matt Herms										Evan Stanley
Letterist	John Workman						John Workman (Issues 29-30, 32) Jack Morelli (Issue 31)	John Workman
Editor	Paul Kaminski

External Links

• Archie Comics official site
• Mega Man Monthly - Fan site dedicated to the comic (disabled for now)
• Mega Man (Archie Comics) on Mobius Encyclopaedia

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