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[[File:GraphicNovelSample.jpg|thumb|right|A page of the first volume of ARMS.]]
[[File:GraphicNovelSample.jpg|thumb|right|A page of the first volume of ARMS.]]
'''''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]].  
'''''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]].
 
ARMS Music Genre: Rock


The first full volume was revealed at New York City Comic Con 2017 with an initial release date of Fall 2018,<ref>[http://comicbuzz.com/arms-graphic-novel-coming-fall-2018/ "ARMS Graphic Novel Coming Fall 2018"] via ''ComicBuzz'', {{#dateformat:2017-10-05}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref> before being delayed and given a new release date of January 2019.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/first-arms-graphic-novel-pushed-back-to-january-2019/ "First ARMS graphic novel pushed back to January 2019"] via ''Nintendo Everything'', {{#dateformat:2018-05-06}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref> It was delayed for a second time, however, 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>
The first full volume was revealed at New York City Comic Con 2017 with an initial release date of Fall 2018,<ref>[http://comicbuzz.com/arms-graphic-novel-coming-fall-2018/ "ARMS Graphic Novel Coming Fall 2018"] via ''ComicBuzz'', {{#dateformat:2017-10-05}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref> before being delayed and given a new release date of January 2019.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/first-arms-graphic-novel-pushed-back-to-january-2019/ "First ARMS graphic novel pushed back to January 2019"] via ''Nintendo Everything'', {{#dateformat:2018-05-06}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref> It was delayed for a second time, however, 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>
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==Characters==
==Characters==
* [[Spring Man]]
*[[Min Min]]
*[[Spring Man]]
* Unnamed second-generation Spring Man
* Unnamed second-generation Spring Man
* [[Ribbon Girl]]
*[[Ribbon Girl]]
* [[Lola Pop]]
*[[Lola Pop]]
* [[Min Min]]
* [[Master Mummy]]
* [[Master Mummy]]
* [[Ninjara]]
* [[Ninjara]]
* [[Kid Cobra]]
* [[Kid Cobra]]
* [[Max Brass|ARMS Grand Prix Annoucer]]
* [[Biff]]
* [[Biff]]
* [[Max Brass|ARMS Grand Prix Operator Kevley]]
* [[Max Brass|Video Replier Jase]]
* [[Max Brass|Crew Chief Jess]]
* [[Max Brass|Crew Chief Jessie]]
* [[Max Brass|Mr. Phillip]]
* [[Max Brass|Referee Nichol]]
* [[Max Brass]]
* [[Max Brass]]
* [[Max Brass|Guardian King]]
* [[Min Min|Captain Drop]]
* [[Max Brass|Captain Clutch]]
* [[Twintelle]]
* [[Twintelle]]
* [[Max Brass|Partner Spencer]]
* [[Byte & Barq]]
* [[Byte & Barq]]
* [[Max Brass|Thunderguy Buckie]]
* [[Mechanica]]
* [[Mechanica]]
* [[Max Brass|Sportscaster Chevron]]
* [[Max Brass|Patrol Rescuer Max]]
* [[Helix]]
* [[Helix]]
* [[Max Brass|Mr. Question]]
* [[Max Brass|Jockey Wally]]
* [[Max Brass|Soldier Rex]]
* [[Misango]]
* [[Misango]]
* [[Max Brass|King Frothingslosh Jones]]
* [[Max Brass|Groundhopper Pido]]
* [[Max Brass|Villain Rodger]]
* [[Max Brass|Evil Jakers]]
* [[Dr. Coyle]]
* [[Dr. Coyle]]
* [[Max Brass|Schneizzor Ji]]
* [[Max Brass|Junior Mike]]
* [[Max Brass|Rintoo Jones]]
* [[Max Brass|Rintoo Jones Jr.]]
* [[Max Brass|Naughty Strincher]]
* [[Max Brass|Sea Witch]]
* [[Max Brass|King Joseph The Thunder]]
* [[Max Brass|Weatherman Ulysses]]
* [[Max Brass|Sportscaster Tim]]
* [[Max Brass|Dark Thornbulb]]
* [[Max Brass|Wizard Rocklin]]
* [[Max Brass|Rak Rak and Aresdo]]
* [[Max Brass|Rock Roger]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 02:57, 15 April 2022

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

A page of the first volume of ARMS.

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.

ARMS Music Genre: Rock

The first full volume was revealed at New York City Comic Con 2017 with an initial release date of Fall 2018,[1] before being delayed and given a new release date of January 2019.[2] It was delayed for a second time, however, without any given release date. Production on the first volume is confirmed to still be ongoing as of February 2020.[3][4]

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![5]

Volumes

# Title Issues Release Date ISBN
1 Contenders #1 - A Call to ARMS May 5th, 2018 Unknown

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,[6] 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.

References

  1. ↑ "ARMS Graphic Novel Coming Fall 2018" via ComicBuzz, 2017-10-05, retrieved 2020-04-13
  2. ↑ "First ARMS graphic novel pushed back to January 2019" via Nintendo Everything, 2018-05-06, retrieved 2020-04-13
  3. ↑ "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
  4. ↑ "ARMS Graphic Novels Still Being Made, But With No Release Date Yet" via Nintendo Life, 2020-02-28, retrieved 2020-04-13
  5. ↑ "FREE COMIC BOOK DAY ISSUE 2018 (ALL AGES): THE LEGEND OF KORRA / ARMS", 2018-05-05, retrieved 2020-04-13
  6. ↑ "Nintendo Switch Online+Interview W/ Ian Flynn!", 2018-05-17, retrieved 2020-04-13
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