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Mega Man official comic book hits Kickstarter goal in 30 minutes
Capcom's mascot Mega Man will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. To mark the milestone, Capcom plans to release a new main‑series game, Mega Man: Dual Override, the first in nine years.
Series creator Matthew Taranto, best known for the Brawl in the Family comics, received Capcom's approval to publish an official hardcover book titled Mega Man: Bot in the Family. The book offers more than 200 pages of humorous comic strips that recount the entire 40‑year history of the Mega Man series. It was launched on Kickstarter, where the funding target was met in just 30 minutes. Both digital and hardcover editions are available, along with deluxe versions for collectors.
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Capcom · Kickstarter · Matthew Taranto · Mega Man · Mega Man: Bot in the Family
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Kickstarter funding goal for the book was reached in 30 minutes. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Both digital and hardcover editions, as well as deluxe versions, are available for the book. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matthew Taranto received Capcom's blessing to produce an official hardcover book titled Mega Man: Bot in the Family. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mega Man will turn 40 next year. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] The book contains over 200 pages of comic strips covering the 40‑year history of the Mega Man series. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Capcom will release a new main‑series game called Mega Man: Dual Override, the first in nine years. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.se