Archie Comics Mega Man is Back - New Reprints From Udon Announced

Keeping this secret was tough, but it's finally out—Udon Entertainment is reprinting Archie Comics' Mega Man series!

In collaboration with Archie, Udon is remastering the comics in an oversized format with updated art and new short stories from the original creative team. To top it all off, the first volume will be available in hardcover. More details, including the release date, are coming soon.

Originally published in 2011, the Archie Comics Mega Man run delivered fresh stories inspired by the classic series, with Ian Flynn as the lead writer. It wrapped up in 2015 after 55 issues, leaving the door open for a potential adaptation of Mega Man 4. 

While these reprints don’t guarantee a full revival, a strong reception could definitely turn some heads. Stay tuned for more updates soon!

First Look at Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX and Mega Man Legends Timelines Covers

Udon Entertainment has unveiled the standard cover art for Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man Legends Timelines issue #1. Following the visual theme established by Mega Man Timelines and Mega Man X Timelines #1, each cover features its respective protagonist set against a backdrop of familiar villains.

Notably, the Mega Man ZX cover has undergone a significant revision since its initial preview, with Vent's face now more closely resembling the original character design.

Here’s a quick rundown of who's who and when to expect each issue:

• 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

You can see the previously-revealed Mega Man Timelines and Mega Man X Timelines covers hereand here.

Mega Man Makes a Cameo Appearance in New Devil May Cry Anime

In recent years, the Mega Man and Devil May Cry series have crossed paths in various ways—from the Mega Buster appearing in Devil May Cry 5 to Dante and Vergil influencing the designs of new characters in Mega Man X DiVE. Now, with the launch of a new Devil May Cry anime, Mega Man makes a standout cameo in one of the episodes.

New Official Shooting Star Rockman Goods Revealed

Long overdue for some representation, Capcom has unveiled a new line of official Shooting Star Rockman merchandise, available through the latest Cap Kuji lottery.

The grand prize is a wearable Warrock plush that fits over your hand. Measuring just over 13 inches in length, it's ideal for cosplay. Other prizes include a set of B2-sized tapestries, desk mats, acrylic stands, keychains, and tin badges. You can see what each item looks like here.

Lottery tickets are available for purchase at 880 yen (roughly $6.15 USD) each. The odds of winning are divided into prize tiers, with the rarest item—the Warrock plush—having just a 1% chance of being drawn.

Prizes are expected to ship to winners between August and September 2025. While there's no guarantee these items will be available outside the lottery, past Cap Kuji merchandise has later gone on sale both online and at Capcom Store locations across Japan. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any updates—after all, it’s not every day we see Shooting Star Rockman getting some love!

Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 Has Compatibility Issues on Nintendo Switch 2

Following today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of Switch 1 games with compatibility issues on the new console. The list is divided into two categories: games with in-game issues and those with startup problems.

Most Mega Man games from the original Switch library will run without issues on the new system. However, Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 has been flagged for unspecified compatibility problems. While the game will boot, the issues are significant enough to warrant its inclusion on the list. Nintendo has stated that they are currently investigating the matter, so hopefully, a fix will be in place before the Switch 2’s launch on June 5.

Visit the links above to see if some of your favorite Switch 1 titles face any current issues.

Source: Nintendo

Mega Man X Mavericks Cook Delicious Food in Latest Teppen Update

The first Teppen card pack of 2025 has arrived! Titled The Great Steam Trial, it primarily features the Ace Attorney and Sengoku Basara series. As for the Mega Man series, only two new cards were added, starring Launch Octopus from Mega Man X and Burn Rooster from Mega Man X8. They're, uh, cooking eggs and octopus...

Rockman DASH Mobile Game Does Kobun Fly? Preserved

LNRC of Keitai Wiki has successfully ripped and dumped another long-lost Rockman DASH mobile title, which has remained largely inaccessible—especially to English-speaking fans—for 22 years.

Kobun ga Tobun? (or Does Kobun Fly?) is a bite-sized autorunner released in 2003 for Japanese feature phones. You control a Kobun, using a single-button input to jump over pits, with its built-in propeller helping it hover and clear obstacles. The game also featured online leaderboards, which, while currently disabled, are in the process of being restored.

To play, download the latest version of Keitai World Launcher. Once installed and fully updated (if Java is missing, the launcher will prompt you to download it), search for "Kobun ga Tobun"? in the search bar. Click "Launch," and you're ready to fly!

Two more games in the Flying Kobun series remain undumped: Kobun ga Tobun? Xmas, a Christmas-themed variant, and a 2010 re-release of the original featuring updated graphics. The search for those continues, but for now, enjoy this small piece of lost history!

Mega Man Timelines #1 Online Exclusive KeenBiscuit Cover Variant Revealed

Another week, another Mega Man Timelines cover! Udon Entertainment has announced that pre-orders for Timelines #1 open Wednesday, April 2nd, at 9 AM PT on UDONStore.com. A very snazzy exclusive cover variant by Ken Gabriel (aka KeenBiscuit) will be available, and all pre-orders of this variant include a free Mega Man Schematics Collectible Metal Card. 

What do you think of this one? It's a real surprise to see Splash Woman—and even more so, Battle & Chase's Plum—after all these years. We'll have to wait and see if they'll appear in the pages of issue #1 itself when it goes on sale May 28th.

Source: Udon Entertainment

Another Look at Jada Toys Mega Man Wave 3 (Update)

Spotted at Jada Toys' WonderCon booth (via The Figure Report), we have a fresh look at their Wave 3 Mega Man figures. These have seen significant progress since their last showcase, now featuring finalized packaging and a first glimpse at their respective accessories. 

• Mega Man: A helmetless variant that includes a Met, a smiling helmeted headpiece, a Mega Buster, a Charge effect piece, and two alternate hand parts.

• Bubble Man: An alternate headpiece, three hand parts, and a Bubble Lead effect piece.

• Wood Man: An alternate headpiece, two hand parts, and a Leaf Shield effect piece.

Bubble Man and Wood Man’s packaging is a pleasant surprise, highlighting their status as the bulkiest Robot Masters in Jada’s lineup yet. If you plan to keep them unboxed, you might need to rearrange your display shelf to make room.

There's no word yet on when Wave 3 will hit stores, but we're keeping an ear to the ground.UPDATE: In an interview with The Figure Report, Jada Toys' lead designer, Juhn, confirmed that Wave 3 is essentially complete, with pre-orders expected to go live in time for San Diego Comic-Con. Juhn also hinted at a possible SDCC exclusive and news on additional figures. Additionally, they have a year and a half’s worth of unannounced Mega Man toys planned.

Source: TheFigureReport

Rockman DASH: Great Adventure on 5 Islands English Translation Patch Released

Hey Mega Man fans! I’m RockmanCosmo, a game preservationist dedicated to saving lost games from Japanese feature phones. A little over one year ago, SciLab Secrets preserved Rockman DASH: Great Adventure on 5 Islands, a previously-lost entry in the Mega Man Legends series released for Japanese feature phones. Today, I’m happy to announce that 5 Islands has an English patch, courtesy of a one Mega Alex! Read on for more details and how you can play it right now! 

Mega Man X: Corrupted Cyber Lab Gameplay

What better way to kick off the weekend than with new gameplay from Mega Man X: Corrupted? Developer JKBGames has released several minutes of footage showcasing Zero battling through the Cyber Lab stage, ruled by Warp Vulpex. 

While JKBGames has yet to announce a release date for Corrupted, you can stay updated on the fan game's progress and connect with the dev team on the official Discord. If you're new to the game, be sure to check out their YouTube channel for past gameplay footage.

16 Additional Pages From Mega Man 1's Design Document

Now that The Great Capcom Exhibition is open to the public, visitors have discovered a large display featuring 16 previously unseen pages from Mega Man 1's original design document, written and illustrated by Akira Kitamura. 

While we’re still waiting for an English translation, the pages reveal fascinating details, including early story concepts, unused gameplay mechanics, and even a glimpse of Roll as a boss. Check 'em out below!