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