ARMS (graphic novel)

''This article is about the graphic novel series by Dark Horse Comics. For other uses, see ARMS (disambiguation).''

ARMS is a cancelled graphic novel series written by Ian Flynn and illustrated by Joe Ng based on the Nintendo Switch game of the same name. The series will be published by Dark Horse Comics and Nintendo.

The first full volume was revealed at New York City Comic Con 2017 with an initial release date of Fall 2018, before being delayed and given a new release date of January 2019. It was delayed for a second time, however, without any given release date. Production on the first volume was confirmed to still be ongoing before quietly confirming it's cancellation as of March 11th, 2021.

Official synopsis
In a story based on Nintendo's exclusive fighting game ARMS, a young fighter trains tirelessly to reach the top in the ARMS League Grand Prix, but first, he must defeat 599 other contenders!

Characters

 * Spring Man
 * Unnamed second-generation Spring Man
 * Ribbon Girl
 * Lola Pop
 * Min Min
 * Master Mummy
 * Ninjara
 * Kid Cobra
 * Biff
 * Max Brass
 * Twintelle
 * Byte & Barq
 * Mechanica
 * Helix
 * Misango
 * Dr. Coyle

Trivia

 * Dark Horse Comics distributed a free preview of the first volume at select comic book stores during Free Comic Book Day 2018.
 * In an interview with Nintendo PowerZone, writer Ian Flynn reveals behind-the-scenes information about working with the ARMS IP:
 * His favorite character is Max Brass.
 * Nintendo was fairly loose with restrictions and gave Ian a lot of creative control over the project, accepting his initial proposal without criticism for the character of second-generation Spring Man.
 * The comic will largely focus on Spring Man, but every character will be shown.
 * Ian expresses a strong desire to continue working on the ARMS IP.
 * The comic will reveal new information about Twintelle's backstory that Ian can't elaborate on as of now.
 * Dr. Coyle is the only playable ARMS fighter that isn't confirmed to make an appearance in the graphic novel.