[[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 a cancelled 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]].
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 was confirmed to still be ongoing<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> before quietly confirming it's cancellation as of March 11th, 2021. <ref>[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>
Revision as of 22:43, 24 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 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,[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 was confirmed to still be ongoing[3][4] before quietly confirming it's cancellation as of March 11th, 2021. [5]
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![6]
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,[7] 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.
