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


'''''ARMS''''' is an upcoming graphic novel series based on the [[ARMS (game)|Nintendo Switch game]] of the same name. The series will be published by Dark Horse and [[Nintendo]], and is written by Ian Flynn. The first full issue was planned to be released in Fall of 2018, but it was changed to January of 2019.  After that, the comic was delayed to a later point in time, with no official date released.  No reasons were given as to the comic's delayed public release.
'''''ARMS''''' is an upcoming graphic novel series written by Ian Flynn and illustrated by Joe Ng based on the [[ARMS (game)|Nintendo Switch game]] of the same name. The series will be published by Dark Horse Comics and [[Nintendo]].  


== Trivia ==
The first full volume was planned to be released in Fall of 2018 but was delayed to January of 2019. The comic was once again delayed for the foreseeable future without any given release date. Production on the first volume is confirmed to still be ongoing as of February 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DarkHorseComics/status/1197972154085588996 "Dark Horse Comics on Twitter: @Meeper12346 We're still working with Nintendo, and will share more info when we can!"], {{#dateformat:2019-11-22}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/02/arms_graphic_novels_still_being_made_but_with_no_release_date_yet "ARMS Graphic Novels Still Being Made, But With No Release Date Yet"] via ''Nintendo Life'', {{#dateformat:2020-02-28}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref>
*Dark Horse distributed a free issue at comic book stores on Free Comic Book Day on May 5th, 2018.
==Official synopsis==
''In a story based on Nintendo's exclusive fighting game ARMS, [[Spring Man|a young fighter]] trains tirelessly to reach the top in the ARMS League Grand Prix, but first, he must defeat 599 other contenders!''<ref>[https://digital.darkhorse.com/books/d11196fe13994aa7bf8b30c92059b5d0/free-comic-book-day-2018-all-ages-the-legend-of-korra-arms "FREE COMIC BOOK DAY ISSUE 2018 (ALL AGES): THE LEGEND OF KORRA / ARMS"], {{#dateformat:2018-05-05}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref>
==Volumes==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col"| #
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Issues
! scope="col"| Release Date
! scope="col"| ISBN
|-
! scope="row"| 1
| [[Contenders]]
| '''''A Call to ARMS'''''
| ''Unknown''
| ''Unknown''
|}
==Confirmed characters==
* Spring Man
* Unnamed second-generation Spring Man
* [[Ribbon Girl]]
* [[Lola Pop]]
* [[Min Min]]
* [[Master Mummy]]
* [[Ninjara]]
* [[Kid Cobra]]
* [[Biff]]
* [[Max Brass]]
* [[Twintelle]] ''(cameo)''
* [[Byte & Barq]] ''(cameo)''
* [[Mechanica]] ''(cameo)''
* [[Helix]] ''(cameo)''
* [[Misango]] ''(cameo)''
==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<ref>[https://youtu.be/ZZPLprAWf7k?t=4380 "Nintendo Switch Online+Interview W/ Ian Flynn!"], {{#dateformat:2018-05-17}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref>, writer Ian Flynn reveals behind-the-scene 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 reveal as of now.
* [[Dr. Coyle]] is the only playable ARMS fighter that isn't confirmed to make an appearance in the graphic novel.
==References==
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Revision as of 04:49, 13 April 2020

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

ARMS is an upcoming 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 planned to be released in Fall of 2018 but was delayed to January of 2019. The comic was once again delayed for the foreseeable future without any given release date. Production on the first volume is confirmed to still be ongoing as of February 2020.[1][2]

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![3]

Volumes

# Title Issues Release Date ISBN
1 Contenders A Call to ARMS Unknown Unknown

Confirmed characters

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[4], writer Ian Flynn reveals behind-the-scene 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 reveal as of now.
  • Dr. Coyle is the only playable ARMS fighter that isn't confirmed to make an appearance in the graphic novel.

References

  1. ↑ "Dark Horse Comics on Twitter: @Meeper12346 We're still working with Nintendo, and will share more info when we can!", 2019-11-22, retrieved 2020-04-13
  2. ↑ "ARMS Graphic Novels Still Being Made, But With No Release Date Yet" via Nintendo Life, 2020-02-28, retrieved 2020-04-13
  3. ↑ "FREE COMIC BOOK DAY ISSUE 2018 (ALL AGES): THE LEGEND OF KORRA / ARMS", 2018-05-05, retrieved 2020-04-13
  4. ↑ "Nintendo Switch Online+Interview W/ Ian Flynn!", 2018-05-17, retrieved 2020-04-13
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