Ibuki #1 Con-Exclusive cover

February 5th, 2010

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This exclusive cover is a special version of issue Street Fighter Legends: Ibuki #1 we’re selling only at conventions or special events UDON is attending. It’s limited to only 400 copies all summer and we’ll be autographing copies at the conventions we attend for as long as they last.

The first show you can purchase it at is Seattle’s Emerald City Comicon in March, but we’ll also be at the Calgary Fan Expo, San Diego Comicon, Otakon, Toronto Fan Expo and PAX, with possibly more to cons yet to be announced.

It’s very helpful if you pre-order Ibuki #1 at your local comic book store if you intend to buy it.
NOW is the time to pre-order #1.

Pre-orders show retailers that people are excited about the comic and they’ll improve their order numbers if they see interest. It’s the best way to ensure you get a copy of the issue and also show support for what we do.

Your support of this series means a lot to us!

SF II Turbo #11 Preview

February 1st, 2010

On sale this Wednesday Feb 3rd is Street Fighter II Turbo #11, the penultimate chapter of the SF II Tournament series!

Synopsis:
It’s the battle of the bosses! Akuma crashes the Street Fighter Tournament, leading to one of our most epic confrontations yet – Akuma VS Bison! Plus, a backup story featuring Japan’s youngest karate sensei – Makoto from Street Fighter III!

By Ken Siu-Chong, Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz, and Omar Dogan!

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More Megamix info
& new preview art

January 7th, 2010

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ComicBookResources.com recently chatted up UDON managing editor Matt Moylan about all things related to the upcoming Mega Man Megamix manga series.

For the full article, plus a bunch of new preview pages, head here:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24324

Mega Man Artbooks Arrive Dec 23

December 18th, 2009

The much anticipated Mega Man Official Complete Works and Mega Man X Official Complete Works arrive in comic shops this coming Wednesday Dec 23! These are the most complete collections of classic Mega Man artwork you could ever ask for, just in time for X-mas (or Mega Man X-mas if you prefer!)

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SF II Turbo #10 preview

December 14th, 2009

In stores this Wednesday Dec 16th is Street Fighter II Turbo #10. This issue features not only the tournament battle of  Cammy VS Balrog, but also Ryu VS Sagat in the rematch of the decade! Plus an all-new Street Fighter III backup featuring the mysterious Q!

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New TPB’s in stores tomorrow!

December 1st, 2009

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Arriving at retailers everywhere Wednesday Dec 2, are UDON’s two newest trade paperback collections: Street Fighter Legends: Chun-li, and Street Fighter Vol.5.

For a preview of Street Fighter Vol.5, click here. And to check out the stellar Omar Dogan artwork for Street Fighter Legends: Chun-li, just scroll down!

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Mega Man manga preview

December 1st, 2009

Of all the characters in CAPCOM’s vast video game library, arguably none is more recognizable worldwide than Mega Man. With more than 100 games to his name, Mega Man is among  the most iconic figures of gaming, but despite this, the original blue bomber’s Japanese manga adventures have never been available to English readers. UDON has decided to rectify that, with the release of Mega Man Megamix Vol. 1 in January 2010.

Written and drawn by mangaka Hitoshi Ariga, the Megamix manga is a 3-volume series beloved for its stupendous artwork and exciting stories. Outside of Japan, Mega Man fans have dreamed of one day being able to enjoy these adventures… and now they finally can!

The series features appearances by all the franchise regulars like Proto Man, Dr. Wily, Dr. Light, Bass & Treble, Rush, Roll, and tons of villainous Robot Masters! UDON has gone directly to Megamix creator Hitoshi Ariga to obtain the original artwork files for the series, and ensure the best localization possible. Each volume of Megamix is also packed with character profiles, sketches, gag strips, and creator interviews. This is a series no Mega Man fan would dare miss out on!

Mega Man Megamix Vol.1 arrives January 27, 2010 everywhere manga is sold, while volumes 2 & 3 arrive in April and July, respectively. Look below for your first preview pages:

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Darkstalkers interview and new artwork preview

November 24th, 2009

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Our friends over at Comic Book Resources have just put up an interview with the creative team on our upcoming Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors comic series. CBR sat down for a chat with series writer Ken Siu-Chong, and artists Joe Vriens & Eric Vedder.

For the inside story, and to see exclusive interiors and cover art, check out the full article here:

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Also, if you missed it, UDON’s managing editor Matt Moylan recently spoke to horror comics web site ComicMonsters.com about the new Darkstalkers series, and to The Mega Man Network about UDON’s new Mega Man projects. Check out both links for more details!

New Super Street Fighter IV characters: Adon, Cody, and Guy!

November 24th, 2009

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Just announced in Famitsu Magazine is the return of three Street Fighter favorites in 2010’s new Super Street Fighter IV game. Last seen in the Street Fighter Alpha game series, players can look forward to the return of:

Adon – The wild jaguar of May Thai, and Sagat’s former pupil.

Guy – The 39th master of Bushin-Ryu ninjitsu, and one of the heroes of Final Fight’s Metro City.

Cody – Another Metro City native, this fallen hero now spends his days in prison, occasionally breaking out to find some street fighting action!

If you can’t get enough of this classic SF Alpha crew, all 3 characters(and many, many more!) appear in the upcoming Street Fighter Vol.5: Kick It Into Turbo trade paperback, on sale everywhere December 2nd!

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Darkstalkers comics are back!

November 11th, 2009

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After the hugely positive response to the Darkstalkers Tribute art book, fan outcry for more Darkstalkers stories became clear. Now, the ghoulish monsters and sexy seductresses of Darkstalkers are coming back to comics! This January, UDON bring fans more tales featuring creatures of the night with an all-new 3 issue miniseries titled Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors.

The new series will pick up the continuing stories of slinky succubus Morrigan, demon hunter Donovan, vampire lord Demitri, and ancient evil Pyron as they all battle for control of the Earth and beyond. Fans can also expect appearances from new creepy crawlers like insect queen Q-Bee, slumbering mummy Anakaris, noble bigfoot Sasquatch, the robotic harbinger of doom Huitzil, and more!

Returning to UDON as a cover artist is fan favorite Alvin Lee, who provides 3 connecting covers to the series featuring the entire Darkstalkers cast! Every issue will also feature a variant cover by Emily Warren, each showcasing one of the beautiful women of Darkstalkers. The series itself will be written by Ken Siu-Chong, and feature the artwork of UDON’s Joe Vriens and Eric Vedder.

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors #1 arrives this January at comic shops everywhere.

Other Darkstalkers books available now:


Darkstalkers Vol.1: Rise of the Dark Ones
Darkstalkers Tribute
Darkstalkers Graphic File