Editing Mega Man (section)

=== Comics ===
Mega Man has also been featured in many comics and [[manga]] in Japan, although few have been localized in North America.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=31324 |title=Ariga Talks "Mega Man Gigamix" |author=Shaun Manning |website=Comic Book Resources |date=March 16, 2011}}</ref>

The most well-known series is produced by Hitoshi Ariga (who went on to provide character designs and artwork for future official [[Capcom]] releases, including the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] game ''[[Mega Man and Bass]]''). The series began with ''Rockman Remix'', later known as ''Rockman Megamix'', and followed up by ''Rockman Gigamix''. The ''Megamix'' portion of the series would eventually be brought to North American shores thanks to [[Udon Entertainment]], also responsible for the localization of the short ''[[Mega Man ZX]]'' manga by Shin Ogino. In the original ''Mega Man'' series, [[Doctor Light (Mega Man)|Dr. Light]] was known as Dr. ''R''ight, so many of his robots featured in Ariga's comic have "R"s in their designs. Udon did not alter this detail in the English version of ''Mega Man Megamix''.<ref>Ariga, Hitoshi. ''Mega Man Megamix'' Volume 1. [[UDON]]. ''Table of Contents''.</ref>

In addition, [[Viz Media]] localized the 13-volume ''Rockman EXE'' manga by [[Ryo Takamisaki]] under the name ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.megaman-ntwarrior.com/ |title=Mega Man NT Warrior Official Site |publisher=Megaman-ntwarrior.com |access-date=2010-12-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040522040528/http://www.megaman-ntwarrior.com/ |archive-date=2004-05-22}}</ref> Takamisaki would later serialize a short adaptation of ''[[Mega Man Star Force 3]]'' that was never published outside Japan.

Some other manga series that have not been localized outside Japan include a 12-volume ''Rockman X'' adaptation by Yoshihiro Iwamoto, over 15 ''Classic'' and ''X'' adaptations by Shigeto Ikehara, a light-hearted adaptation of ''Rockman Zero'' by Hideto Kajima, a slapstick adaptation of ''Shooting Star Rockman'' by Masaya Itagaki, another ''Battle Network'' adaptation by Jun Keijima and Miho Asada called ''Rockman EXE Battle Story'', and a short series of slapstick ''Battle Network'' and ''Star Force''-themed adaptations by Takumi Kawano.

[[Dreamwave|Dreamwave Productions]] and Brazilian publisher Magnum Press made its own comic books based on the classic game series. The Brazilian series, ''Novas Aventuras de Megaman'' ("New Adventures of Megaman"), were originally published and sold in Brazil between 1996 and 1997 and drew certain criticism for featuring bizarrely altered storylines (with characters from several installments appearing at random, as well as [[erotic]] and [[sexual innuendo]] in Mega Man and X's relationship with Roll) as well for frequent nudity involving Roll<ref>[http://www.cracked.com/article_20340_5-iconic-characters-who-got-insane-reboots-in-foreign-comics.html 5 Iconic Characters Who Got Insane Reboots in Foreign Comics]</ref> and an original character named Princesa, which attempted to take over the status as the main character of the comics; its sudden end on a cliffhanger. The series was illustrated by [[Erica Awano]], Eduardo Francisco,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hqmeditora.com.br/principal.asp?acao=materias&cod_materia=581 |title=Entrevista: Eduardo Francisco |access-date=2018-08-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821032021/http://hqmeditora.com.br/principal.asp?acao=materias&cod_materia=581 |archive-date=2018-08-21 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Daniel HDR and others.<ref>[http://www.animaxmagazine.com/2012/12/megaman-01.html Megaman 1]</ref>

The Dreamwave series lasted only four issues and also ended abruptly, with plot-threads from the first three issues being dropped completely in the final issue and the inclusion of a short story promising a ''Mega Man X'' follow-up that never materialized. This was one of several Dreamwave Capcom comics that were cut short or simply never made it to issue #1, including ''[[Maximo: Ghosts to Glory|Maximo]]'', ''[[Darkstalkers]]'' and ''[[Rival Schools]]''.

On July 20, 2017, it was announced that ''Mega Man Megamix'' would be getting remastered on January 24, 2018, titled "''Mega Man: Mastermix''" These releases will contain remastered versions of the original stories and in full color provided by Josh Perez.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockman-corner.com/2017/07/udon-announces-mega-man-mastermix.html |title=Udon Announces Mega Man Mastermix – Hitsohi Ariga Comics in Color! |last=Protodude |language=en |access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref> And on September 29, 2018, It was announced that ''Mega Man Mastermix'' would be getting released in trade paperback form on April 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite book |isbn=978-1772940947 |title=Mega Man Mastermix Volume 1: Robot Rebellion|last1 = Ariga |first1=Hitoshi |date=March 2019|publisher=UDON Entertainment Corporation }}</ref>

In July 2024, Udon Entertainment announced a ''Mega Man'' comic for release in 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yarwood |first1=Jack |title=Mega Man Series Getting New Comics From Udon Entertainment In 2025 |url=https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/mega-man-series-getting-new-comics-from-udon-entertainment-in-2025 |website=[[Time Extension]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |access-date=30 July 2024 |date=30 July 2024}}</ref>

====Archie Comics====
{{See also|Mega Man (Archie Comics)}}In April 2011, [[Archie Comics]] released their first issue in an ongoing series of licensed comics based on the ''Mega Man'' franchise which features the titular character going against his nemesis Dr. Wily in various, original story arcs. The overall concept was created and almost exclusively written by [[Ian Flynn]], who was also the head writer for Archie Comics' other video game licensed comic series [[Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']]. Consequently, as of May 2013, both series have been [[Fictional crossover|crossed-over]] in a major story arc called "Worlds Collide", which spans twelve issues between the ''Mega Man'' comics, the main ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comics, and the latter's side-series ''[[Sonic Universe]]''. The popularity of this crossover is such that another meeting of the two series, "Worlds Unite", was announced for spring of 2015. The series was put on "indefinite hiatus" after Issue 55.

In April 2025, [[Udon Entertainment]] announced a reprint of the series with updated art and new short stories from the original creative team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rockman-corner.com/2025/04/archie-mega-man-is-back-new-reprints.html|title = Archie Comics Mega Man is Back - New Reprints From Udon Announced|website = [[Rockman Corner]]|date = 4 April 2025}}</ref>