Mega Man

Creation & Design

Mega Man was created by Capcom in 1987 as a video game character, designed by Akira Kitamura. The character was designed to appeal to a younger audience with a unique ability to absorb powers from defeated enemies.

Early Years

Mega Man first appeared in the video game 'Mega Man' and quickly became a popular character, leading to numerous sequels and spin-offs in various media, including comics.

Character Development

Over the years, Mega Man has evolved from a simple video game character into a complex hero with a rich backstory, exploring themes of identity, responsibility, and the consequences of technology.

Cultural Reception

Mega Man has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its gameplay and character design. The character has become an icon in gaming culture.

Character Details

Real Name:
Rock
Aliases:
Mega Man, Rockman
Species:
Robot
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Dr. Light, Rush, Proto Man
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Energy blasts, Copying abilities from defeated foes
Equipment:
Mega Buster, Rush Coil, Rush Jet
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blue

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Dreamwave ⋅ 2003

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1st appearance of Mega Man in a standard comic book

[SDCC 2020 - screenwriter Mattson Tomlin (upcoming Batman movie) has joined the Mega Man live-action film currently in production]

Variant ⋅ Dreamwave ⋅ 2003

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

Foil ⋅ Dreamwave ⋅ 2003

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Variant cover art by Mic Fong

Holofoil edition

Archie ⋅ 2011

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Archie begins publishing Mega Man comics

Archie ⋅ 2016

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Final issue

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,213

Variant ⋅ Archie ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by Ryan Jampole

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Six-issue limited series based on the TV show of the same name

2nd Print 1:25 ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2020

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Variant second printing cover art by Stefano Simeone

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