Grand_OoF
06-05-2011, 10:29 PM
Although I am by no means a fan of the original Mega Man games (primarily on account of the simple fact that they are typically masochistically difficult and I generally have a low tolerance for absurdly challenging games), that doesn't mean I don't like Capcom's Blue Bomber. Quite the opposite, in fact.
As is the case with other game titles, while I may not like the game I may be a fan of certain characters or the series' narrative and lore. And that's the case with Mega Man. And that is precisely the reason I picked up issue #1 of the brand-spanking new Mega Man comic.
A Grand_OoF! Review:
Mega Man #1
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/mega-man001.jpg
What is so practical about sticking a giant laser pointer on a robot's arm?
Stats:
System: Archie Comics
Genre: Action/Adventure/Kids
Players: 1 reader
Rating: Rated E for Everyone
Okay, before I go any further, yes, I WAS going to review Pokemon White. However, I haven't beaten the game yet and to be honest I've had a somewhat hard time mustering up the motivation to keep going. At least for now. So I could give a review, but it would be a rather sloppy one.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/Pokemon-Black-and-White-50-Cent-Eminem-Cover-630x250.jpg
And this joke would be in it somewhere.
Anyway, that's Pokemon. This is Mega Man. One game series at a time.
Now, when you probably think of a serious comic book company, you might be more inclined to think of DC or Marvel. Or maybe one of those indie comic companies, if you're into that sort of thing.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/scud.jpg
Which I am. Take THAT, Big Two.
However, chances are that for the sophisticated, mature, comic collector, the last publisher you would probably think of is Archie comics. And why would you? Archie really only has two main series: Archie and Sonic the Hedgehog. And neither has exactly been too relevant in the last...oh...two decades or so.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/Foxkei%20Faces/archie.jpg
Not helped by a diminishing reader base due to pure jealousy.
But before you turn up your nose and forget all about the publisher entirely, consider taking a second glance for Mega Man.
From a story standpoint, it serves as your pretty typical origin story. Even I, the rookie that I am, know Mega Man's origins, so chances are the long standing Mega Man fans will probably not find a lot of meat in this story. It basically just establishes our main characters, Wiley stealing the Robot Masters and re-programing them for evil, and then Rock making the decision to become Megaman. Standard fair, but even so, it's re-told very well. It even builds upon Light and Wiley's former friendship, the jealousy that springs up and the simple fact that both doctors actually have FIRST NAMES. Did you know that Dr. Wiley's first name is Albert, 'cause I didn't.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/2i9ifmc.jpg
Apparently, your only career choice if your name is Albert is evil mad genius.
But the somewhat standard origin story is beside the point. The real star of the show is the art.
It is gorgeous.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/MegaMan1-3.jpg
Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante, the comic's resident artist, really steps up and delivers colorful, smooth, crisp art. To be honest, at first glance I would have thought the art was done by the pros over at Udon (who handle all the other Capcom comics). The style is simply wonderful and fun and fits the Mega Man universe like a glove.
And to top it all off, the issue is only $2.99, which is less then most Marvel comics and several DC comics. That's not too shabby for 32 pages.
So for the Mega Man fans or those looking for a good read and want to start from the beginning, do yourself a favor and give the first issue of Mega Man a try. It's an excellent comic and should absolutely get your attention. I for one am looking forward to issue #2
+Great for Mega Man fans or for people looking to jump into something new
+$2.99 is a great price
+Fun story
+Fantastic art
-Origin story is a bit played out to most people even remotely familiar with Mega Man
Grand_Oof awards Mega Man #1 a B+
NEXT TIME...:
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/5369781424_0b1850e5f7.jpg
As is the case with other game titles, while I may not like the game I may be a fan of certain characters or the series' narrative and lore. And that's the case with Mega Man. And that is precisely the reason I picked up issue #1 of the brand-spanking new Mega Man comic.
A Grand_OoF! Review:
Mega Man #1
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/mega-man001.jpg
What is so practical about sticking a giant laser pointer on a robot's arm?
Stats:
System: Archie Comics
Genre: Action/Adventure/Kids
Players: 1 reader
Rating: Rated E for Everyone
Okay, before I go any further, yes, I WAS going to review Pokemon White. However, I haven't beaten the game yet and to be honest I've had a somewhat hard time mustering up the motivation to keep going. At least for now. So I could give a review, but it would be a rather sloppy one.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/Pokemon-Black-and-White-50-Cent-Eminem-Cover-630x250.jpg
And this joke would be in it somewhere.
Anyway, that's Pokemon. This is Mega Man. One game series at a time.
Now, when you probably think of a serious comic book company, you might be more inclined to think of DC or Marvel. Or maybe one of those indie comic companies, if you're into that sort of thing.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/scud.jpg
Which I am. Take THAT, Big Two.
However, chances are that for the sophisticated, mature, comic collector, the last publisher you would probably think of is Archie comics. And why would you? Archie really only has two main series: Archie and Sonic the Hedgehog. And neither has exactly been too relevant in the last...oh...two decades or so.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/Foxkei%20Faces/archie.jpg
Not helped by a diminishing reader base due to pure jealousy.
But before you turn up your nose and forget all about the publisher entirely, consider taking a second glance for Mega Man.
From a story standpoint, it serves as your pretty typical origin story. Even I, the rookie that I am, know Mega Man's origins, so chances are the long standing Mega Man fans will probably not find a lot of meat in this story. It basically just establishes our main characters, Wiley stealing the Robot Masters and re-programing them for evil, and then Rock making the decision to become Megaman. Standard fair, but even so, it's re-told very well. It even builds upon Light and Wiley's former friendship, the jealousy that springs up and the simple fact that both doctors actually have FIRST NAMES. Did you know that Dr. Wiley's first name is Albert, 'cause I didn't.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/2i9ifmc.jpg
Apparently, your only career choice if your name is Albert is evil mad genius.
But the somewhat standard origin story is beside the point. The real star of the show is the art.
It is gorgeous.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/MegaMan1-3.jpg
Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante, the comic's resident artist, really steps up and delivers colorful, smooth, crisp art. To be honest, at first glance I would have thought the art was done by the pros over at Udon (who handle all the other Capcom comics). The style is simply wonderful and fun and fits the Mega Man universe like a glove.
And to top it all off, the issue is only $2.99, which is less then most Marvel comics and several DC comics. That's not too shabby for 32 pages.
So for the Mega Man fans or those looking for a good read and want to start from the beginning, do yourself a favor and give the first issue of Mega Man a try. It's an excellent comic and should absolutely get your attention. I for one am looking forward to issue #2
+Great for Mega Man fans or for people looking to jump into something new
+$2.99 is a great price
+Fun story
+Fantastic art
-Origin story is a bit played out to most people even remotely familiar with Mega Man
Grand_Oof awards Mega Man #1 a B+
NEXT TIME...:
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/NintendoFB19/5369781424_0b1850e5f7.jpg