After the currentMega Man 2story arc is complete, the ArchieMega Manseries will be taking a break from game adaptations to do a little world-building. The newest arc, “Spiritus ex Machina,” will mark the comic appearance of Dr. Cossack and Pharaoh Man, introduce a new character named Dr. LaLinde, and incorporate elements from the Japan-exclusiveSuper Adventure Rockman.
In issue #14, an extremist group called Emerald Spears is causing trouble for Mega, so he must team up with Elec Man, Pharaoh Man, and original Robot Master Quake Woman to combat the threat. “Emerald Spears” is obviously a nod to Ruby-Spears, the studio responsible for the 90sMega Mancartoon. Fittingly, the cover of the issue evokes a similar hardcore art style as the show’s promotional art. Rush looks even more rabid on the comic cover, though the TV Mega still wins out for having those ridiculous abs.
On an semi-unrelated note, our buddies at The Mega Man Network recently held acontestto award one lucky reader with aD-Artsfigureinspired by the JapaneseMega Man Xmanga. The grand prize entry was a sculpted scene in which X cries over the death of a little girl’s dog — it’s supposed to be serious, but the distraught look on X’s face is too funny. you’re able to check that in the gallery as well.
Cover and Solicitation for Archie’s Mega Man #14[The Mega Man Network]
