While reading this version of Megaman it is hard to not compare it to the many different iterations of the characters through cartoons, comics, manga, and of course videogames. One of the things that stood out about this version is that it isn’t seeking to just retell the story of the videogames but instead build upon the world that is there. This is something that IP comics should do when making something based on a beloved property. More thoughts at the end, lets jump into the first issue of Dream Wave’s Megman comic series.
We meet Rocky, aka Megaman, as he is in the car with Dr. Light on his way to this first day at school. After some typical back and forth about why Megaman needs to go to school the highway is attack by the Robot Master Barrageman. Megaman leaps into action and fights him to the cheers of those watching from below. After a quick win Megaman heads to school. We get a few scenes of him getting bullied and then making a friend. When a machine in the cafeteria goes haywire he quickly jumps in to save the day becomes a hero at the school, even getting attention from the popular girl Chelsea. On his way home another Robot Master is loose, this time robbing a bank. Megaman jumps in to help the police and stops Expressman from getting away with the loot. As he celebrates his victory we get a glimpse of a shadowy character who seems to be behind the Robot Masters attacks, and it is none other than Zero.
As a big Megaman fan I really enjoyed this issue but admit that if you don’t have a love for this IP you could find it unappealing. Getting a look into Rocky as a young boy trying to blend in with humans is something we don’t see often from the character. While some of the book was very much high school drama it felt new to me as a fan. Also comparing it to the art from the Archie Comics series I thought while it was rougher in many ways it had a unique charm for the property that gave it a feeling of newness. Overall I’d say it was a good start to a four issue series of an IP I have loved for most of my life, and I’m excited to see more!
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Retro Re-Read: Megaman #1(2005)
Retro Re-Read: Megaman #1(2005)
Retro Re-Read: Megaman #1(2005)
Writer-Brian Augustyn
Artist-Mic Fong
Colorist-Stuart Ng & Susan Luo
Letterer-Paul Villafuerte
While reading this version of Megaman it is hard to not compare it to the many different iterations of the characters through cartoons, comics, manga, and of course videogames. One of the things that stood out about this version is that it isn’t seeking to just retell the story of the videogames but instead build upon the world that is there. This is something that IP comics should do when making something based on a beloved property. More thoughts at the end, lets jump into the first issue of Dream Wave’s Megman comic series.
We meet Rocky, aka Megaman, as he is in the car with Dr. Light on his way to this first day at school. After some typical back and forth about why Megaman needs to go to school the highway is attack by the Robot Master Barrageman. Megaman leaps into action and fights him to the cheers of those watching from below. After a quick win Megaman heads to school. We get a few scenes of him getting bullied and then making a friend. When a machine in the cafeteria goes haywire he quickly jumps in to save the day becomes a hero at the school, even getting attention from the popular girl Chelsea. On his way home another Robot Master is loose, this time robbing a bank. Megaman jumps in to help the police and stops Expressman from getting away with the loot. As he celebrates his victory we get a glimpse of a shadowy character who seems to be behind the Robot Masters attacks, and it is none other than Zero.
As a big Megaman fan I really enjoyed this issue but admit that if you don’t have a love for this IP you could find it unappealing. Getting a look into Rocky as a young boy trying to blend in with humans is something we don’t see often from the character. While some of the book was very much high school drama it felt new to me as a fan. Also comparing it to the art from the Archie Comics series I thought while it was rougher in many ways it had a unique charm for the property that gave it a feeling of newness. Overall I’d say it was a good start to a four issue series of an IP I have loved for most of my life, and I’m excited to see more!
Thanks for reading! If you are enjoying these posts and want to support me more you can do so using the links below. Make sure to comment your thoughts on the comic, like this post and subscribe to get more content. If you want to hear more from me you can listen to the Fortress of Comic News podcast or visit the Fortress Comics YouTube channel!
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