Mega Man Issue 44 (Archie Comics)


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Mega Man #44 is the forty fourth issue in the Mega Man comic series by Archie Comics, to be released in 2014.

Publisher's Summary
The blue-BOMBastic conclusion to LEGENDS OF THE BLUE BOMBER is here! The battle is about to reach its shocking conclusion—or will it? Based on the legendary game Mega Man 3 comes “Legends of the Blue Bomber” part 4! Hard Man is all set to destroy Mega Man—so why is he offering his enemy a free recharge? Spark Man won’t hold back as he sets out to avenge his fallen brothers! Meanwhile, Dr. Wily puts the finishing touches on his greatest creation to date, meaning this isn’t the end of Mega Man’s battles! Featuring new cover art from Mega Man art legend Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and variant cover by Ben Bates!

Summary
Roll goes looking for Auto, only to find the room she expected him in to be dark. Upon flipping a switch, she discovers her friend, only to find him viciously disassembled. Meanwhile, Hard Man awaits Mega Man's arrival, and is informed of his presence by a Monking. Before they battle, Hard Man surprises Mega Man by offering him an E-Tank, saying that he wishes to fight Mega Man honorably. After recharging, Mega Man questions the directing power behind Hard Man and his brothers' actions, noting that while Dr. Wily claimed to be under Ra Moon's control, the actions of Robot Masters seemed like one of his plans. He then offers Hard Man the chance to come with him peacefully, but the powerhouse robot responds that he intends to fight despite his previous kindness. The two begin to battle, and Mega Man quickly discovers that Hard Man is stronger and that his armor is too hard for an ordinary attack to penetrate.

Trivia

 * In the variant cover, the robot masters have their sprite poses from Super Adventure Rockman, and Mega Man's pose is taken directly from the "Weapon Get" screen of Mega Man 3.
 * This is the fourth Mega Man comic to be printed in the "Archie Action Series" style.