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''This article is about the graphic novel series by Dark Horse Comics. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].'' | ''This article is about the graphic novel series by Dark Horse Comics. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
[[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 a | '''''ARMS''''' is a canceled 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 was to be published by Dark Horse Comics and [[Nintendo]]. | ||
The first full volume was revealed at [[Wikipedia:New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con]] 2017 with an initial release date of autumn 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 was confirmed to still be ongoing as late as 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> but by 11 March 2021 the author had updated their page to state that the novel had been canceled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210311005001/https://bumbleking.com/projects/comic-books/dark-horse-comics/ "Unfortunately canceled"] via ''BumbleKing'' portfolio, {{#dateformat:2021-03-08}}</ref> | |||
==Official synopsis== | ==Official synopsis== | ||
''In a story based on Nintendo's exclusive fighting game ARMS, a [[Spring Man|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> | ''In a story based on Nintendo's exclusive fighting game ARMS, a [[Spring Man|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> | ||
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* Dark Horse Comics distributed a free preview of the first volume at select comic book stores during Free Comic Book Day 2018. | * 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=4405 "Nintendo Switch Online+Interview W/ Ian Flynn!"], {{#dateformat:2018-05-17}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref> writer Ian Flynn reveals behind-the-scenes information about working with the ''ARMS'' IP: | * In an interview with Nintendo PowerZone,<ref>[https://youtu.be/ZZPLprAWf7k?t=4405 "Nintendo Switch Online+Interview W/ Ian Flynn!"], {{#dateformat:2018-05-17}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2020-04-13}}</ref> writer Ian Flynn reveals behind-the-scenes information about working with the ''ARMS'' IP: | ||
** His favorite character is Max Brass. | ** 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. | ** 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 | ** The comic would largely focus on Spring Man, but every character would be shown. | ||
** Ian expresses a strong desire to continue working on the ARMS IP. | ** Ian expresses a strong desire to continue working on the ''ARMS'' IP. | ||
** The comic | ** The comic would reveal new information about [[Twintelle]]'s backstory that Ian could not elaborate on. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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