Street Fighter Comic - needs you!

[udoneko]

Dear friends -

I wanna say thank you on giving us all the support and input on the Street Fighter project! This is a rare time that I would actually need your help!

The initial order numbers of SF #1 just came in, and the amount the comic retailers has put in is UNREALISTICALLY LOWER than we expect.... I have to say, if these are the final sale numbers, we might not be able to keep this alive for much too long....

The state of comic book retail nowadays is not healthy. I am pretty sure that with these numbers, this book will get sold out very soon. And a lot of people who wants the book will miss out on it. Yes, it will become an instant collectible like the SF#0 and become hot on EBAY, but that is not going to help in the long run. I want to make sure everyone who wanted a copy can get it a the cover price. The problem here seems that the Comic Book Shop Owners do not have confidence in this project.

We have to understand that the past track record of SF books has not been good. So the store owners are not willing to order more books on a SF title. So, we have to tell them this time, it is different. This time, we are doing a REAL book that fans (including ourselves at UDON!) would be proud of holding a copy in our hand. Here is where you guys comes in.

PLEASE call all you local stores and tell them you want to see the SF book. Tell your friends to do it! Tell every SF fan out there to go to their local store to reserve a copy. Retailers normally only get enough for their pull list nowadays and they won't order too many extras. So we gotta tell them what we need to give them confidence in this title!

If you need the number for your local shop, call toll free 1-888-COMIC-BOOK (1-888-266-4226) to find one!

Thanks!

[L1qu1d]

i don't read comics but ill read sf to help out the community

[TiamatRoar]

:(


I'll plug the comic in my plot guide or something, I guess... dunno how much that could help, though.

[udoneko]

THANK YOU!

The key is to let the RETAILERS, who might not be SF fans and in some cases who do not even know what SF is (think about old dudes that are like 50+ years old who has never played video games...) to know that there is a demand. That is why I am asking you guys to call them up everyday and tell them you want it!

Appreciate it!

[MegaZangief]

Well I asked my local comic store to get it in for me, already got #0 on ebay, I want the rest...

[World Warrior]

Well, that sucks.


The fat fuck behind the desk at my comic book shop will be hearing from me.

[Skyler]

is SF issue #1 really out yet???:confused:

[The_Shape]

It's not Udon's fault, but i just don't feel good about this comic anymore. I was really excited early on, whn i saw the couple pages and stuff.

But after finding out that you have to use "Shotokan" and stuff. It makes me wonder what else from Capcom USA you will have to use.

[World Warrior]

Originally posted by The_Shape
It's not Udon's fault, but i just don't feel good about this comic anymore. I was really excited early on, whn i saw the couple pages and stuff.

But after finding out that you have to use "Shotokan" and stuff. It makes me wonder what else from Capcom USA you will have to use.

Those are all cosmetic changes, they don't impact the central storyline in a way that it can't be appreciated. You should give it a chance, UDON are fans of SF like the rest of us and it shows with the quality of the art we've seen so far. I highly doubt that the writing will be far behind in merit.

[Maj]

Can we please stop using minor technicalities to find reasons not to like the book?

In case there's anyone here who doesn't know, the USA is the only reason that SF exists the way it does. If the game hadn't exploded in America, it would have just been another game that did alright but cost for extra hardware to be worth it for arcade owners. Don't be so quick to attribute everything that is SF to Japan. Take some pride or something. It's not like Capcom of Japan's storyline is that perfect either.

For the specific case of Evil Ryu, i can't believe this even gets brought up!! Capcom USA created Evil Ryu. SFA2 Japan does not have Evil Ryu. He was first available in the US version of the game, and there was a later upgrade in Japan called "Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha" that had Evil Ryu and a bunch of random EX version characters with no supers. So why is there hate that they're using Capcom USA NAMES (not actual storyline, but fucken names) when it was Capcom USA that created the character in question in the first place?

I'm going to my local comic book store and telling them that i'm going to be buying one of every cover version of SF#1 that i can get at cover price and that my gaming friends are interested in it as well. And i'm going to say that if they only order like 3 copies and up the price the first day it comes out, i'm not buying any. So they better order enough to actually sell it.

[TiamatRoar]

Originally posted by The_Shape
But after finding out that you have to use "Shotokan" and stuff. It makes me wonder what else from Capcom USA you will have to use.




Sometimes I can't help but wonder if I created a monster. Course, I suppose if I did, it's partially Capcom of America's fault, too.

Of course, in all honesty, these days I'm starting to think Capcom of Japan itself doesn't remember its own Street Fighter canon...

[GF2]

Originally posted by Majestros

Capcom USA created Evil Ryu.

As a playable character, yes, but he's always been existant in the storyline, at least since it was first reconned and the Alpha series was in production.

[udoneko]

Let's not turn this into another on of those debating what name to use thread.... please...

I am sorry that the use of this one name upsets you Shape. And I hope that all these other stuff that we are doing will interest you enough to keep reading.

And as I said, we are not even going to give him a real name as "Evil Ryu" . It is in the plots that we have to give this form of RYU some written "term" so that when we sent the thing to Capcom (Japan) for approvals, they know what and who we are talking about. And that is the easiest term in English to refer to that character that everyone understands, even including our translator in Capcom Japan.

HE WILL NOT BE REFFERRED TO AS "EVIL RYU" IN THE BOOK. For all it matters, it is something deep inside Ryu's mind. It is more like an internal struggle. Its not like Ryu would go out and discuss this with Ken and go "Hey, I have a nightmare fighting with this Evil Ryu dude!".

Hope that again clears things up.

And CALL YOUR RETAILERS!!!!! ;)

[udoneko]

and for more info on SF#1

It is scheduled to ship September 3rd. It comes in 3 covers -

The UDON 50 character cover, the Joe Mad cover, and the Chun Li Power Foil by Jo Chen. The 2 regular covers has a retail price of USD 2.95. The Power Foil is an incentive that if your retail store orders 10 copies of the regular covers in total, they get one copy of teh Power Foil. They can individually order extra copies of Power Foil for a fixed cost.

For those of you who also post in other fighting game forums or any other sites, please spread the word and tell people to call up local retailers and pre-order the book. They are indeed taking orders now and they can still do re-orders for the next 2 weeks.

[ShinRyuHoshi]

Well I am definitely excited about finally getting a hold of a street fighter related comic that does not make me feel repulsed by it (cough...Malibu comic version). Although Japan has been treated to many versions of SF mangas, the US has received hardly any, especially ones of actual quality. The plot of Street Fighter has been a mystery to the majority of gamers due to Capcom's focus more on gameplay or lack of effort to put in some type of plot in their later versions of SF. Although the technical aspects of gameplay is a must for a fun fighter, a great storyline on why the fighter you selected doesn't hurt; it puts more of a purpose to continue playing the game in order to see what the conclusion is to your fighter's dilemma. Games like Final Fantasy and such continue to be remembered to this day because the memories of the stories told may trigger players' emotions and that is what captivates a large audience of gamers eventhough most RPGs have very little replay value when you beat the game, unlike the fighting genre.

The game SNK vs Capcom has caught my interest because there is actually going to be dialogue interactions between characters and a storyline with individual endings. The new SF comic provides another median to capture the imagination of what the street fighter universe really is like. SRK is where we continue our daily debates on who is the best fighter, who makes the best rival match-ups, etc. We continue to do so because there is a rich history of the SF canon that has not been fully understood by the masses and if we wish to see the comic series thrive for many years and be able to share the SF culture that we love to the uninitiated, this will increase the popularity of SF once again and if the reader is inspired enough by the comic to want to learn to play SF again, this will bring more competition to the scene and a higher demand for future SF installments. SF2 is what revived the gaming industry back in '91 and now the series has become ho-hum to the mainstream. I would hate for the SF series to slowly die off the way it appears to be with the drought of Capcom SF titles. Not to sound like a labor union leader or anything but since we are the hardcore community of SF players, it should be our responsibility to spread the word about the comic to the masses(via other forums, contact your comic retailer, let your buddies know about it, etc) to ensure not only the survivability of the SF comic, but perhaps the future of SF itself(the higher the demand and sales, the better outlook it will be to Capcom of Japan that SF is still very popular in the US and is likely to invest more capital in a future SF game). With some minor technicalities aside, UDON has been following the true essence of the SF canon and it would be a shame if it's flame was extinguished prematurely.

[ID]

Done and done.

Joe mad??
That guy is still alive?
Wow. Definetly getting that cover..

[Sifu]

Originally posted by udoneko
and for more info on SF#1

It is scheduled to ship September 3rd. It comes in 3 covers -

The UDON 50 character cover, the Joe Mad cover, and the Chun Li Power Foil by Jo Chen. The 2 regular covers has a retail price of USD 2.95. The Power Foil is an incentive that if your retail store orders 10 copies of the regular covers in total, they get one copy of teh Power Foil. They can individually order extra copies of Power Foil for a fixed cost.


Whoa sweet... Jo Chen. Great++.

Just wondering, so the comic isn't going to be sold through mail order/online?

Originally posted by udoneko
I am letting you guys know FIRST!

The cover to our SF#1 will be a wrap around splash that features about 50 characters on it!


I liked that cover best...

[Siegfried]

I won't have access to my local comic shop until in about 10 days. I hope there's still time for him to order then...

Oh, and we're in Sweden and I don't know how he gets his stuff. But SF should be in the regular US comic catalogs, right?

[udoneko]

Yes, Joe Mad is still alive, and he is doing a BACK UP STORY on top of that cover you see for issue #1.

There might be online stores that carry them. But we will not be setting up a store to actually sell each issue because that will directly compete with the retail shops and history tells us that those guys wont like that...

Thanks!

[udoneko]

Originally posted by Siegfried
I won't have access to my local comic shop until in about 10 days. I hope there's still time for him to order then...

Oh, and we're in Sweden and I don't know how he gets his stuff. But SF should be in the regular US comic catalogs, right?

Yes, the book is available to order thru the regular US Comics Catalog ala "Previews" from Diamond Comics.

[Sano]

It's been an interesting year to be an SF Fanatic. In the begining, there were promises of a new SF game, CFAS, a new Art Book and SVC. Well, the SF Game and CFAS will not come out, while I still don't have the Art Book (Pick up my copy today! Yay! I think...) it seems to have 90% of Artwork I already own from what I've seen. So that leaves me with SVC which I'm enjoying and the SF Gallery Site where you can repeatedly vote for your favorite chatacters which is fun and that's about it.

Course, the other thing I was looking forward to was the SF Comic, made by people who love SF, talk to us, listen to us (they fixed mistakes many people pointed out in the wrap around cover) and have read TiamatRoar's Plot Guide! And know a Dark Cloud looms above even this.

I will definitely support this comic, because increasing SF's Popularity in the US can only make my SF Fanatic lifestyle easier. I've told my friends about it and will Pre-order all the Covers minus the Foil since I've already ordered the Chun-Li Foil cover with SF #0 at Dynamic Forces. I really hope things go well.

People, please don't be hung up by a few words and minor Storyline changes. Even Masahiko Nakahira changed storyline Elements in his Manga, and not only did Capcom like some of the changes they incorporated many of them in their storyline and adapted Karin who you gotta love!

So udoneko, I wish you all the best.

[inkblot]

I think it would really help to get the word out to people who both DON'T read this site and who are likely to be interested in a comic about a martial arts video game. You know, like sending some samples to Evo or something... :rolleyes:

[Jaldaboath]

Well, I was just kidding on the names stuff in the other thread, It may even be benefical.

I'll be talking to my (3) retailers this week, I'll ask about the comic and some banners - I haven't seen any of them, whats up udoneko? they would really help here, two of my retailers are next to some arcades, but arcade goers don't go there, If they saw SF comic banners w/the capcom logo on them, they would come in.

Most of the new releases sold over here are most based on hype than the actual book, maybe if you got some kind of arcade banners or maybe flyers, I'd be happy to see some.

Also udoneko, here in mexico there is a big publisher (VID) who are translating several Image comics (Spawn, Gen13, etc..) and doing a good work, I was tempted to speak to a guy there, but I didn't know if it would be okay for you if I asked them for the SFcomic or not?

In the meantime, well, me & my bro placed our orders, and most of my buddies are picking some of these up, I'll tell them to speak w/the retailers ASAP.

But I want to know something:

What the FFF did I ordered?? I placed the order for the 5 different prices available in Previews, what will I receive, I know 3 are the diff covers, and other said "Red holofoiled".

I don't have my ordering papers round here, but those were 5 orders and you're telling there's only 3??

[Mr. Bastos]

Well I already went to my local comic store and talked to the guy there. Hopefully he orders a bunch.

[Evil Ryu]

Udonko:

Is it possible to get issue zero? Can they be bought in comic shops? I really don't want to order them from e-bay since I had a bad experience from doing a little business there....
(must... get.... issue...zero.... features... Evil....Ryu......)

Thanx

[Mitsukai]

I agree with the people who are saying that better advertising strategies are the best idea, especially inkblot's. evo couldn't be more ideal for showing off a comic that deserves far more recognition..

Anyhow, i'll try to let my retailer know asap. i hope everything works out for you guys. good luck :)

[k_dog77803]

I will go to my local comic store and make sure he orders them for me. Hopfully others will buy them too. It will suck if Udon has to kill the series before they even get to the SF III story. :(

[Edma]

Maybe someone should sticky this.

Although yeah, free giveaway comics at EVO would be nice. :D

[Sano]

Udoneko - My favorite Comic Shop has told me that they only Pre-Order new books the Sunday before they drop, so I should go to their Web Site that Sunday and Pre Order the book. What's more beneficial to you and the future of this Comic Book? Should I go along with this, find another comic book shop or order the book through Previews?

[Bowling Pin]

I'll make sure to ask my retailer if they'll pick up the comic.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by sano
Udoneko - My favorite Comic Shop has told me that they only Pre-Order new books the Sunday before they drop, so I should go to their Web Site that Sunday and Pre Order the book. What's more beneficial to you and the future of this Comic Book? Should I go along with this, find another comic book shop or order the book through Previews?

that is exacly what the situation on hand is - most comic retailers will only order enough books to cover what they THINK would sell... and the old SF book has proven to them that no one likes SF Comics. So based on the old experience, they would think no one actually wanted this book.

On the other hand, most readers would think that if there is a SF comic coming out week of Sept 3rd, if I go to the comic store, I will be able to find a copy. We (as customers) are all taking it for granted that the retailers are going to provide us what we need all the time.

Unfortunately, time has change and in such low economy time, 90% of the retailers would rather has the book sold out and clean their hands, make their profit, than ordering too many and have a copy left that becomes a dead weight to their cash flow.

That is why I said both retailers and customers has to do a "Matrix Reload" on the purchasing proceedures. That is why as a first step, I am encouraging all of you to go as far as you can tell give confidence to the retailers that SF is something people do like and show them the power of the SF fandom!

I have faith in Street Fighter. I know all of you also do. Let's educate the people that do not and make this upcoming SF 15th anniversary as big of a deal as possible.

I can tell you this - We have the comic to start the ball rolling, and later, there will be posters, lithographs, resin busts, statues, from us next year... and I know other potnetial deals in the works includes action figures, Kubrick figures, RPG, Games, TShirts, are all in the works. Our comic is just the tip of the iceburg. If we can prove that SF can be big, I am sure it will speed up the process of completing all these deals and we will have a very exciting anniversary for our favorite game next year!

Otherwise, all might be lost.....

[G-R0C]

Originally posted by udoneko


that is exacly what the situation on hand is - most comic retailers will only order enough books to cover what they THINK would sell... and the old SF book has proven to them that no one likes SF Comics. So based on the old experience, they would think no one actually wanted this book.

On the other hand, most readers would think that if there is a SF comic coming out week of Sept 3rd, if I go to the comic store, I will be able to find a copy. We (as customers) are all taking it for granted that the retailers are going to provide us what we need all the time.

Unfortunately, time has change and in such low economy time, 90% of the retailers would rather has the book sold out and clean their hands, make their profit, than ordering too many and have a copy left that becomes a dead weight to their cash flow.

That is why I said both retailers and customers has to do a "Matrix Reload" on the purchasing proceedures. That is why as a first step, I am encouraging all of you to go as far as you can tell give confidence to the retailers that SF is something people do like and show them the power of the SF fandom!

I have faith in Street Fighter. I know all of you also do. Let's educate the people that do not and make this upcoming SF 15th anniversary as big of a deal as possible.

I can tell you this - We have the comic to start the ball rolling, and later, there will be posters, lithographs, resin busts, statues, from us next year... and I know other potnetial deals in the works includes action figures, Kubrick figures, RPG, Games, TShirts, are all in the works. Our comic is just the tip of the iceburg. If we can prove that SF can be big, I am sure it will speed up the process of completing all these deals and we will have a very exciting anniversary for our favorite game next year!

Otherwise, all might be lost.....

Don't give up hope udoncomics!! im excited about this comic. can't wait till #1!!! but i've seen your artwork in this comic. imo, it's the best comicart i've seen. i'm not just saying that cause i am a street fighter fan. the cover will help sell. japanese animation has been getting more and more popular in the USA. since your comic is based on a japanese game , i guess you can call your comic a NorthAMerican-japanese-comic thing :) . so when people go to the comic book store, they will look at that fabulous artwork, they will be curious and buy it.

i've told my local comic store if they had the street fighter comic (obviously they don't, i was not aware it wasnt out! lol). I know a billion trillion gagillian street fighter players in Alameda (who suck , except the wolfe;s and me imo :D) and it's gonna sell out like whoa!!

so keep your hopes up!!!! im excited about #1 (jus look at my avatar)

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if you are gonna not buy this great comic because of something that capcom USA did, please get your finger and gauge your eyes out. you will miss out on a great comic if you don't buy it.

[Zamuel]

Originally posted by udoneko
I have faith in Street Fighter. I know all of you also do. Let's educate the people that do not and make this upcoming SF 15th anniversary as big of a deal as possible.

I can tell you this - We have the comic to start the ball rolling, and later, there will be posters, lithographs, resin busts, statues, from us next year... and I know other potnetial deals in the works includes action figures, Kubrick figures, RPG, Games, TShirts, are all in the works. Our comic is just the tip of the iceburg. If we can prove that SF can be big, I am sure it will speed up the process of completing all these deals and we will have a very exciting anniversary for our favorite game next year!

Otherwise, all might be lost.....

Believe me, I will. Today, I went to my local comic shop and started their subscription service, making a point to specify ALL covers. My question is: How much advertising are we "allowed" to do? As in, if we bought some of #0 and wave them about, that seems like no big deal. We should do that. But if we ordered copies of #1 as say, prizes in a arcade tourney, would we need any special permission or anything? I ask that because contests and such have specific legalities to them that's all. Not to sound full of it but you guys are giving this far more attention than Capcom is. All of us here CAN'T let the comic fail.

BTW, will there be a letters section in the comic?

[G-R0C]

letters would be nice. and maybe interviews with top players.

[ltron2020]

just be glad this comic is even being made. AND support it. I will be buying every issue os this definetly. again STREET FIGHTER FANS UNITE!!!

[Jaldaboath]

Originally posted by udoneko

I can tell you this - We have the comic to start the ball rolling, and later, there will be posters, lithographs, resin busts, statues, from us next year... and I know other potnetial deals in the works includes action figures, Kubrick figures, RPG, Games, TShirts, are all in the works. Our comic is just the tip of the iceburg. If we can prove that SF can be big, I am sure it will speed up the process of completing all these deals and we will have a very exciting anniversary for our favorite game next year!


OK, but the posters won't be needed AFTER the comic does its thing, you should ship some for the comicbook stores along with the comic, in fact some should have been sent as advertising.

OK,maybe they were and my fucking store didn't show 'em...

And yeah, it can be great, I really hope Capcom throws something visually stunning so we can get more people into our shit, but i'm sure as hell that the book will be a boost

UDON: Would it be benefical or not if I checked on the translation thing?

Something else, I know my Inglish (sp) isn't very good, but I've asked this several times, this is what I've asked my store:
SF Chen Cvr #1
SF Tsang Cvr #1
SF Mad Cvr #1----------(all around 2.50 I don't know the USD price)
DF SF Chunli Cvr #1---(like 6 USD)
DF SF Redfoil Cvr#1----(10 USD)

Please tell me if I'm missing something please, that's all I could find in Previews.

[SilentNinja]

Hold on, Udon. Didn't you commericalize the comic from Wizard Magazine? THat seem to get most retailers attention on the book bringing to the local comic shops around US. Anyway, I'll check out a pal of mine who works at the comic shop I go regularly and see if he bought stocks of SF #1.

[Sonic Hedgehog]

Last week I started a subscription through my comic shop. I made it especially clear that I wanted every single cover available, no matter how many are released each month. I can't wait for this series.

Maybe it would be a good idea if you guys created a printable flier that we the fans could print out at home to distribute around our communities (like in the arcades).

I'll do anything to keep this comic book alive. Whether I have to buy two copies of each cover, or stand out in front of my comic shop dressed as Ryu handing out home made fliers.

...That may be over doing it a bit :lol: I'm just really serious about this book!

[Gojira]

All I can say is Udon is doing more for SF than Capcom is right now and therefore I fully support it.

[LostPhrack]

Originally posted by Jaldaboath
Something else, I know my Inglish (sp) isn't very good, but I've asked this several times, this is what I've asked my store:
SF Chen Cvr #1
SF Tsang Cvr #1
SF Mad Cvr #1----------(all around 2.50 I don't know the USD price)
DF SF Chunli Cvr #1---(like 6 USD)
DF SF Redfoil Cvr#1----(10 USD)

Please tell me if I'm missing something please, that's all I could find in Previews. I think DF is Dynamic Forces, which is...actually..I don't know what they are exactly. They're some kind of company that gets exclusives and limited variants, that only they offer. I think that's what the DF SF Chunli Cover, and DF SF Redfoil Covers are. Dynamic forces exclusives.

Here's their website..

http://www.dynamicforces.com/

[Zamuel]

Originally posted by LostPhrack
I think DF is Dynamic Forces, which is...actually..I don't know what they are exactly. They're some kind of company that gets exclusives and limited variants, that only they offer. I think that's what the DF SF Chunli Cover, and DF SF Redfoil Covers are. Dynamic forces exclusives.

Here's their website..

http://www.dynamicforces.com/

Yes. The two DFs are actually issue #0 though...

[Jaldaboath]

Originally posted by Zamuel


Yes. The two DFs are actually issue #0 though...


YES!!! Thanx a lot, that means I won´t have to ask for international sales


Originally posted by Sonic Hedgehog
Maybe it would be a good idea if you guys created a printable flier that we the fans could print out at home to distribute around our communities (like in the arcades).

I'd do that

I'll stand out in front of my comic shop dressed as Ryu handing out home made fliers

uhh... not that though...

[margalis]

Not to change the subject too much but HF, the best SF game, was the result of US people, as was Akuma, who started as the original EGM April Fool's joke.

USA! USA!

[m3talslug]

Hmmm... funny you should post that there is less demand for your comics and comics in general.

I bought a copy at T4. I liked it and had a few friends who wanted to pick up a few more copies. I emailed info@udoncomics.com and two of the artists who were there signing the comics. To date, I still haven't received a single reply.

I like the comic, but I think you shouldn't expect a HIGH demand for your comics if you're not even willing to answer a simple email about "how I can pick up more copies".

[Johnny]

I already ask my local comic shop to order those for and the special cover ones. I look forward to them.

[VangardB]

I talked to my local comic book shop owner about it, he game a "of course were gonna have it, stupid!" look. So, I will most definatly be collecting it and so are my friends!

[Shade]

udoneko - Before issue 1 is released, I would like to see some minor changes in the art/coloring.

1st - Ryu looks like the attached post. You can really get by with just a recolor.

[Shade]

And sagats shorts should be the color of the sprite's posted here.

=)

[TAS]

Man, havnt posted here in a long time.

Udoneko -

Do you actually work for UDON Comics?

Are you their PR guy or something?

Also I recently found out my fav artist Corey Lewis of www.ninjarage.com is doing a small mini story of SF#1 (just like Joe Mad)

So what all is included in issue #1?
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Everyone Else -

Here's some links for ya,

www.streetfightercomics.com

http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4308&highlight=street+fighter

http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/pulse.cgi?http%3A//www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%26f%3D36%26t%3D00 1259

http://www.haleon.com/udonweb/News/SF00WIZcov.jpg
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All this makes me think back to my Street Fighter Neo project (which related links should still be in my sig)

For those of you who care, I recently did some more artwork for SFN, and me and a friend are writting the story out as a movie script (I figure with all the video game and superhero based movies coming out why not write it)

Now Im thinking how cool it be for UDON to do an adaption of my Street Fighter Neo idea (man, thats wishful thinking)

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[Zamuel]

I personally have a few suggestions about the comic. For one, make #0 more widespread/available. And I'm not talking about the limited edition version on Dynamic Forces that will get jacked up on eBay. I mean just the regular print version. The preview of it in the GamePro insert shows great detail and is a great primer--especially since it will have a group of mini bios to introduce characters. Second, limit the multiple covers. Though a stadard and a foil each month seems cool, it seems like doing more turns off some stores and readers.

BTW, original SF comic thread for the rest of you out there http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27200&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

[Clay]

Man, I haven't read any comics in years, but I had been hoping to pick this one up. It's sad to hear the the numbers are so low, but I guess I should have expected as much. I'll definately track down a nearby shop and request that they have enough on hand. I want to support this as much as possible. I hope that you guys don't disappoint. I'll spread the word.:)

[Geese Pants]

Make Joe Madd a regular artist for SF, or get him on more.....

That's a + for me...

And is there anyway for me to get Street Fighter #0?

Gamepro gyped me.....

[udoneko]

Originally posted by m3talslug
Hmmm... funny you should post that there is less demand for your comics and comics in general.

I bought a copy at T4. I liked it and had a few friends who wanted to pick up a few more copies. I emailed info@udoncomics.com and two of the artists who were there signing the comics. To date, I still haven't received a single reply.

I like the comic, but I think you shouldn't expect a HIGH demand for your comics if you're not even willing to answer a simple email about "how I can pick up more copies".

OK.. sorry for not getting back to you sooner... I just came back after almost a week leave to Chicago Wizard World convention and I am swamped with e-mailes and stuff. I will sort through everything and get back to you.

Regarding how to get more copies of SF#0, I am arranging it with a few online retailers and I will have a page posted up at the SFcomics site in about a week or so. Dynamicfoces.com is one of them that you can check out now.

More to come.

[Gojira]

I have a question/suggestion: instead of prying away at the usual comic book retailers, have you thought about offering video game retailers the opportunity to sell them as well? I think they might be just as if not more receptive to a SF comic, and there's a good chance you'll be reaching more potential readers than with comic book shops.

[Skyler]

so when is SF#1 coming out???:D

[udoneko]

Originally posted by Gojira
I have a question/suggestion: instead of prying away at the usual comic book retailers, have you thought about offering video game retailers the opportunity to sell them as well? I think they might be just as if not more receptive to a SF comic, and there's a good chance you'll be reaching more potential readers than with comic book shops.

We are working on that already. But the video game stor distribution is different, and they are not really used to carry the monthly comics so we have a lot to figure out how to work through their systems....

And SF #1 in scheduled to ship Sept 3rd.

[BBCampbell]

Hey Udon,

I was lucky enough to be able to walk right into my local comic book store and pick up a copy of Street Fighter #0, which was great if a bit short, but what else is expected of a preview. Anyway, I saw a version of the cover online that has the "Champion edition" colors of the characters instead of the defaut (Ryu in grey, Ken in blue, Chun Li in red, Guile in Brown, Blanka in blue, etc.)

Where can you get this?

BTW, loving the book. This will surely become a monthly read for me.

Off the subject, what do you think of the Dreamwave Transformers comics? I've been reading all the G1 stuff.

[zeronian]

Originally posted by BBCampbell
Hey Udon,

I was lucky enough to be able to walk right into my local comic book store and pick up a copy of Street Fighter #0, which was great if a bit short, but what else is expected of a preview. Anyway, I saw a version of the cover online that has the "Champion edition" colors of the characters instead of the defaut (Ryu in grey, Ken in blue, Chun Li in red, Guile in Brown, Blanka in blue, etc.)

Where can you get this?

yeah I saw that version on ebay, looks DAMN nice. :cool:

and udoneko, I liked how you guys made Alex wear Dee Jay's pants in Sentinel #5. :cool:

[BBCampbell]

Hey Udon,

One more question. Will we be seeing the EX characers in the Street Fighter comics? I would love to see Skullo, Blair, Kairi, Hokuto, Nanase, & the others in print form.

Of course I highly doubt it will happen as EX is owned by Arika, not CAPCOM. All I want to see is one panel of Skullo, maybe with Dan in it...

Pleeeeeeeease?:p

[Skyler]

thank you very much udoneko!!!:D

[Needle Knife]

Originally posted by udoneko
Dear friends -

I wanna say thank you on giving us all the support and input on the Street Fighter project! This is a rare time that I would actually need your help!

The initial order numbers of SF #1 just came in, and the amount the comic retailers has put in is UNREALISTICALLY LOWER than we expect.... I have to say, if these are the final sale numbers, we might not be able to keep this alive for much too long....

The state of comic book retail nowadays is not healthy. I am pretty sure that with these numbers, this book will get sold out very soon. And a lot of people who wants the book will miss out on it. Yes, it will become an instant collectible like the SF#0 and become hot on EBAY, but that is not going to help in the long run. I want to make sure everyone who wanted a copy can get it a the cover price. The problem here seems that the Comic Book Shop Owners do not have confidence in this project.

We have to understand that the past track record of SF books has not been good. So the store owners are not willing to order more books on a SF title. So, we have to tell them this time, it is different. This time, we are doing a REAL book that fans (including ourselves at UDON!) would be proud of holding a copy in our hand. Here is where you guys comes in.

PLEASE call all you local stores and tell them you want to see the SF book. Tell your friends to do it! Tell every SF fan out there to go to their local store to reserve a copy. Retailers normally only get enough for their pull list nowadays and they won't order too many extras. So we gotta tell them what we need to give them confidence in this title!

If you need the number for your local shop, call toll free 1-888-COMIC-BOOK (1-888-266-4226) to find one!

Thanks!

The comic shop I get my books from has already ordered it. I have already bought a bunch of them. The art is good and I am looking forward to the story that follows. Hope for much success in this series.

[Sagatryu]

ah udon you spelled the site's name wrong.

think you might what to go and edit that little mistake

[dragonfist]

here is an idea. .
since both udon and Dreamwave are doing comics of Capcom franchises can you guys do some kind of distribution program w/the video game retailers

I mean comics based on GOOD video game franchises should sell pretty well in VG stores too.

its just a thought

[Sagatryu]

STREET FIGHTER #0 LIMITED COVER SET has gotten the second spot in the top sellers list at dynamicforces

go see for your self

http://www.dynamicforces.com/

[World Warrior]

Originally posted by Sagatryu
STREET FIGHTER #0 LIMITED COVER SET has gotten the second spot in the top sellers list at dynamicforces

go see for your self

http://www.dynamicforces.com/

It's #1 as of today. I'm not an industry insider, but wouldn't this count as a good sign for the fate of the comic book itself?

[Maj]

Who did that Akuma cover for SF0? And just how many variants of that comic are there??

[TAS]

The cover of SF#0 was done by Alvin Lee (I think) and there are 3 (actual) variant covers for issue #0

SF#0 Covers include

Akuma (leaping) by Alvin Lee (I think)
SF2 World Warriors Cast (variant featuring SF2 Turbo colors)
Dynamic Forces Joe Mad Sketch (also has a black chrome variant)

[Maj]

Actually, now that you mention it i do remember seeing two variants of the World Warriors (plus Akuma) cover. One was the original SF2:WW colors, and one was the Champion Edition colors. But i don't remember where i saw the second one. It seems DF has two variants of the Joe Mad sketch cover, so would that mean that there are five total SF0 covers? Two WW covers, two Joe Mad sketch covers, and the Alvin Lee (?) Akuma cover? Or is the Champion Edition variant something else?

[MrWizard]

funny how SRK wanted to promote the comic book at Evolution but got ignored for 3 months prior to it.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by MrWizard
funny how SRK wanted to promote the comic book at Evolution but got ignored for 3 months prior to it.

I am not trying to avoid EVO. It is just the case that there has been a lot happenning and things need to be set in priority. First priority is to get SF #1 out on time. Then it is all the other books that we are doing for all other clients. Then the summer conventions just throws us all behind on a lot of stuff and eventually, everything just slumped together.

I apologize again for the lack of response once in a while. It is getting more hectic now becoz of the power outage.....

But I will try to respond as much as I can.

[Sagatryu]

I didn't even notice their was a power outage. everything was working find for me.

of course a wasn't in one of the states that had the power outage.

[Brutha' Mayne]

Originally posted by MegaZangief
Well I asked my local comic store to get it in for me, already got #0 on ebay, I want the rest... share wit a nicca...:cool:

[m121akuma]

Just ordered the 3 cover set from dynamic forces for 7 bucks. Yeah, I'll get it after issue 1 comes out, but I don't care.

[Shin-Mech-Brian]

When I can manage to get a copy of the first issue in my hands I'll happily review it on my site, as well. And thanks for the SF#0 autograph at Comic-Con, Udon!

[Bad_Monkey]

You dont really need our help that much because:-

http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5237

Looks like you did fine enough.

Zen.

[Sano]

Say, isn't the Comic really coming to the US September 4 and not September 3? That's Labor day week and as long as I've been collecting comics it pushes all releases a day so the books come out on the Thursday of that week and not Wed. since everyone takes Labor Day off.

Well, that's how it is in NYC. I suggest everyone in the US check the stores both days for the book.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by sano
Say, isn't the Comic really coming to the US September 4 and not September 3? That's Labor day week and as long as I've been collecting comics it pushes all releases a day so the books come out on the Thursday of that week and not Wed. since everyone takes Labor Day off.

Well, that's how it is in NYC. I suggest everyone in the US check the stores both days for the book.

Hm.... maybe you are correct.... we are going by the calendar week that Diamond gave us..... but do check with your retailers to see when then will get their shipment that week.

and Zen, the instant sold out IS indeed becoz of the team effort of all of you here that makes the retailers finally realize there is a demand for this book. For the past few days, the order increase that came in has been rocketing. Unfortunately, we have to set the print run before these numbers came in, and we set the first run to be 30000, which at that time, we (Image and UDON) feel is a safe overprint number to estimate based on the initial order numbers.

That is why we decide to go second printing immediately so no one got left out. This shows that we do have a BIG team spirit here, and I have everything to thank all of you guys here for!!

To be honest, even we do not have any expectations when we go into this project, I myself, as a big SF fan, do feel that the SF fan base is potentially as big, if not bigger, than the Transformer or GI Joe fan base. So I am very confident that we can at least move numbers that are close to the TF or Joe books which are in the 60 to 70K range. Now that the orders are climbing, it tells me that I am right. With the "SF Power" that we have grouped together here in this community, I know only good thing will happen!

Thank you all! A BIG THANK YOU!

[Maj]

Cool! I'm glad to see everything is going well. I think DF sold out of their SF#0 inventory too.

Btw, udoneko i sent you some PM's. Check them when you get the chance. Thx.

[tonbarry]

hi can anyone help me with the changing picture thing on the left side how do i put my own picture in,id appriciate it,thanks!:)

[Spike Spiegel]

Here's a new five-page preview courtesy of Studio UDON and Newsarama. (http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5247)

Joe Madureira Cover (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01covAfin1s.jpg)

2nd Printing Cover (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/SF01cov2ndPR.jpg)

Jo Chen Foil Cover (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01covCfin1s.jpg)

Preview Page 01 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p01fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 02 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p02fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 03 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p03fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 04 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p18fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 05 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p21fin1.jpg)

[Bowling Pin]

Originally posted by udoneko
With the "SF Power" that we have grouped together here in this community, I know only good thing will happen!

Thank you all! A BIG THANK YOU!

:D No problem.

[TiamatRoar]

Heh, when I think about it, this should be worth it for all the art, alone.

[General Tso]

holy goodness. It looks incredible.

[LostPhrack]

It's looking really good. I'm digging the art, and the announced back up stories artists so far. Have to be honest though, Guile's dialogue didn't do much for me. Sorry..

On the upside it looks really good, and I'm looking forward to Gail Simone's Chun Li story too! Definately going to pick it up and stay with it!

[Zamuel]

Will there be any alternate way to get the foils (such as online)? I'm trying my hardest to get one for less than $10...

[World Warrior]

Originally posted by Spike Spiegel
Here's a new five-page preview courtesy of Studio UDON and Newsarama. (http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5247)

Joe Madureira Cover (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01covAfin1s.jpg)

2nd Printing Cover (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/SF01cov2ndPR.jpg)

Jo Chen Foil Cover (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01covCfin1s.jpg)

Preview Page 01 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p01fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 02 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p02fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 03 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p03fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 04 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p18fin1.jpg)

Preview Page 05 (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/sf01p21fin1.jpg)

This is some of the best artwork I've ever seen for a comic book. It almost looks animated, it flows so well. Jesus Christ.

[Sano]

I just got my copy of SF #0 from Dynamic Forces! The Colors, the Art, the story and surprise ending! As a Street Fighter Fanatic, I can only say - Sniff, sniff. It's Beautiful Man! Now excuse me while I do the happy dance performed by the Butler at the end of Adam Sandler's "Mr. Deeds!"

[udoneko]

I am glad that you like it!

[Agent Guile]

Is the restriction on the Asian market still in effect?

[PsychoMistress]

Oh my God!! The art is incredible! And Bison looks great! One of the few times I have seen that his chin isn't overdone.

Anyway, I need a little help from someone, please. I don't have ANY comic book stores anywhere near me...The closest one is about a 2 hour drive I believe. And, I want to purchase every peice of anything having to do with this new series.

So, will Dynamic Forces be selling everything available online? Or, is there anywhere that I can pre-order any of the issues?

Also, the set that is available right now at Dynamic Forces...Does it include any of the actual issues or are they all just cover art?

I'm sorry, but I don't know much about comic books at all.

Udon Comics: Thanks so much for making this possible.

Thanks in advance

[Zamuel]

Is there any possibility of Udon doing an encylopedia for SF if the comic gets popular (DC and Marvel have both done some for their various series)?

[BenXpawn]

Check out these AWESOME preview art and covers: http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5247

By the way, latest update: The second printing of Street Fighter #1 has already been scheduled and will be in stores September 10. The second printing is available for order now.

[beto]

Originally posted by m121akuma
Just ordered the 3 cover set from dynamic forces for 7 bucks. Yeah, I'll get it after issue 1 comes out, but I don't care.


How did you order it? I'm trying to order it, but I can't find it on the site. The only ones that show up are Street Fighter #0 DF Exclusive Joe Mad Sketch Cover - $6.95, and Street Fighter #0 DF Exclusive Joe Mad Sketch Cover Black Foil Edition - $10.00

[Shin-Mech-Brian]

We've got a great preview of #1 sampling a few pages and a look at all the covers, including the rare Akuma cover too! This book looks fucking awesome! How can it not be a success??!

Here's the link! (http://www.popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?id=2439)

[ShinRyuHoshi]

Originally posted by beto
How did you order it? I'm trying to order it, but I can't find it on the site. The only ones that show up are Street Fighter #0 DF Exclusive Joe Mad Sketch Cover - $6.95, and Street Fighter #0 DF Exclusive Joe Mad Sketch Cover Black Foil Edition - $10.00 DF had a special for that day only; a cover set of 3 for 6.99. There was only 300 available so they are gone now. I've been checking through many online websites for comic subscriptions to SF but none I've found are offering it yet. Any help??

[m121akuma]

Originally posted by beto



How did you order it? I'm trying to order it, but I can't find it on the site. The only ones that show up are Street Fighter #0 DF Exclusive Joe Mad Sketch Cover - $6.95, and Street Fighter #0 DF Exclusive Joe Mad Sketch Cover Black Foil Edition - $10.00

Sorry, dude, they must've sold out. But I think just getting the Sketch Cover alone is worth it. This comic looks like it will pwnz.

[beto]

I found the link to the limited cover set. Here it is

http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C98626.html

[tonbarry]

SWEET!i love comics ive been reading comics since i was a kid and been colecting them ever since,and now street fighter-wicked.:cool:

[superbadkarma]

Originally posted by Shin-Mech-Brian
We've got a great preview of #1 sampling a few pages and a look at all the covers, including the rare Akuma cover too!

hey brian, did you check out the street fighter bust pics? ^_-

http://www.popcultureshock.com/news.php?id=246

[m121akuma]

Originally posted by superbadkarma


hey brian, did you check out the street fighter bust pics? ^_-

http://www.popcultureshock.com/news.php?id=246

:eek: THEY MUST BE MINE!!

[[xeno]solidus]

So basically I have to wait till september 10 to get the first issue? Or is there a place to order it right now and get it earlier.

[superbadkarma]

for whoever's interested, midtowncomics.com has an online subscription service and SF is an available title -- but you have to subscribe to at least 15 titles, so really only worth looking into if you buy comics regularly =/

http://www.midtowncomics.com/eshop/subscriptions.asp

[PsychoMistress]

G Mart Comics has that same subscription option for Street Fighter and currently they have all 4 covers of the 2nd issue available for pre-order.

They offer 35% off the cover price so I got my issues at $1.92 a peice except for the special one.

Anyone know where to get Issue #1?

[[xeno]solidus]

Whats the link to Gmart comics?

[shoryukenH2]

http://www.g-mart.com/

The membership form is too long to fill out. :P

Psycho, do you know how much g-mart charges for shipping a single issue?

[udoneko]

Originally posted by [xeno]solidus
So basically I have to wait till september 10 to get the first issue? Or is there a place to order it right now and get it earlier.

Issue 1 (Arnold Tsang and Joe Mad! Covers) should hit the comic stores Sept 3rd...... as far as I know...

The Jo Chen Power Foil Chun Li cover will be shipped about a week or 2 after becoz of the more complicated printing process of the foil.

[PsychoMistress]

Shoryuken: Actually, I don't. I tried to find it on the website but there are no prices. You can choose from 3 different shipping options though, and economy probably isn't too much. Sorry, dude. I guess you could email the owner and ask him.

Anyone know where I could get the first Issue online??

[50-fiftytrap]

:evil:Yeah I really like the way the Comic looks I saw it in the Lastest Gamepro I bought. I just got one Question why is Evil Ryu fight regular Ryu is he like metateing or something, and just visioning it I didn't get that, but there aren't any Street Fighter comics out in America cuz I really want some.:evil:

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[m121akuma]

Tomarrow is the big day. Yes, I am that damn bored.

[udoneko]

Just finish off issue #2 and get it out of the door, while I also get my copies of SF #1 in from the delivery guy!

We will be going to The Beguiling tomorrow at downtown Toronto (Markham Street at Bloor and Barthurst next to Honest Eds) to do a signing between 5 to 7. Maybe see you there?

[[xeno]solidus]

IM going out to get the issue now, I hope they have it :(

[Jaldaboath]

Originally posted by 50-fiftytrap
why is Evil Ryu fight regular

dream-sequence

[50-fiftytrap]

:evil:I thought so fighting the evil inside him I guess. Is the comic out every where yet because I want to get some, and if so how many are out.:evil:

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[ltron2020]

i went to my mavericks today (my local comic book store) and they didnt have it!!! The guy there told me its coming out tommorow due to the 3 day weekend:lame: so i'll check it out tommorow

[Carpet Lint]

Yay for Canada! Everyone else gets it on the Thursday because of Labor Day or something.

Picked up my #1 - solid, fun, entertaining read. Good stuff. Very consistent pencils from Alvin Lee, and Arnold Tsang's colours on Joe Mad makes me want to cry tears of joy. Seeing Joe Mad back in action - if only for like three pages - is indeed very sweet.

You'll let us Markham fans know if you're dropping in on Heroes World for a signing, right Mr. Siu-Chong? And that editorial letter thing at the end was pretty neat as well. I want to see the numbers for September, since both Transformers vs. GIJoe #1 and JLA/Avengers #1 come out this week as well.

And I like your XIN, too. Keep up the good work.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by Carpet Lint
Yay for Canada! Everyone else gets it on the Thursday because of Labor Day or something.

Picked up my #1 - solid, fun, entertaining read. Good stuff. Very consistent pencils from Alvin Lee, and Arnold Tsang's colours on Joe Mad makes me want to cry tears of joy. Seeing Joe Mad back in action - if only for like three pages - is indeed very sweet.

You'll let us Markham fans know if you're dropping in on Heroes World for a signing, right Mr. Siu-Chong? And that editorial letter thing at the end was pretty neat as well. I want to see the numbers for September, since both Transformers vs. GIJoe #1 and JLA/Avengers #1 come out this week as well.

And I like your XIN, too. Keep up the good work.


I am glad that you enjoyed the book. Arnold Tsang actually worked with Alvin Lee on the pencils and inks too of issue one! And yes, those Joe Mad pages are the gem!

Ken did a very touching editorial for #1. And I did a recap on the 3 conventions at the end of #2 with a lot of pictures.... remember to check it out!

We just came back from the Beguiling signing downtown Toronto! And wanna say thank for all the fans dropping by.

Next up will be Silver Snail on Queen Street this Sat starting at noon. We will hit Heroes World a week later on Sept 13!

See you soon!

[[xeno]solidus]

Im very very bitter, because


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They were SOLD OUT! ALl of them at my local comic store, (not really local but the closest) Also all the preorders, there were so many, and they ordered more but they said they were already on BACK ORDER!! Sigh

If anyone knows of a Comic store in NY near queens that has it, plz lemme know.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by [xeno]solidus
Im very very bitter, because

They were SOLD OUT! ALl of them at my local comic store, (not really local but the closest) Also all the preorders, there were so many, and they ordered more but they said they were already on BACK ORDER!! Sigh

If anyone knows of a Comic store in NY near queens that has it, plz lemme know.

How many did they order initially?

The second prints should go out either next week or the week after. And they are still available to be ordered. So call them up and tell them to get more!

[box]

got my copy.

draw more chun-li and eliza :)

[Sano]

I got my copy at the nearby comic shop, and tonight I'll pick up my Pre-Orders at me regular comic store! The Wrap around Cover already sold out at the nearby spot!

I'm so excited! Good stuff! At first, I was wondering if you guys were gonna deal with Birdie and Ryu knowing each other since they fought in SF 1, but nothing in the book implies they don't know each other so it all works out! And you changed "Hadoken" to "Hadouken!" I know Dash No Chris of MMcafe and Gamefaqs will be happy!

If you print them, I will buy them! EXCELLENT COMIC!

[Sano]

Say anyone catch Shadaloo Cammy hidden in the book? The Comic even has hidden characters! HA! HA!

[ltron2020]

i love this book! the story is wonderbar and it just feels right. i will be buying everyone of these. :D

[m121akuma]

WAAAAAHHHHHH! I just got it, and it's incredible. Keep up the good work.

[Mr. Bastos]

Originally posted by m121akuma
WAAAAAHHHHHH! I just got it, and it's incredible. Keep up the good work.

i must agree..now i just gotta get a hold of #0

[DanielLarusso]

Yes, the art is amazing and I'm loving the book. I know it was probably mentioned earlier in the thread but can someone give me a couple of the ways to go about getting Street Fighter #0? Prefferebly besides Ebay.

[Sano]

The comic shop I preordered I asked for 2 copies of the Tsang cover and one of the Joe Mad, but they are only allowing one of each due to the massive sales! Luckily I picked up one of each cover at the nearby spot so now I have 2 of each!

[m121akuma]

Just out of curiousity, where is Shadaloo Cammy found in the comic? It was mentioned somewhere that she's hidden in there.

Oh, and Udon: Great work in the latest issue of Dungeon Magazine;)

[KAOS]

Wow, I just picked up 2 each of covers A and B today and I'm totally blown away. The story is great and the art is AMAZING. It looks very much like the SF3 series. Good stuff. The #0 variants were awesome and the Akuma cover is just plain sick. Good work guys, seriously. I'm not really into comics but I'm definately gonna get all the issues and variants of this one. But does anyone know where I can find/order cover C of #1? I don't see any on eBay yet and dosen't seem there are going to be any soon because of it's rarity.

[m121akuma]

Unless I'm mistaken, C cover won't be in print until the second print of issue 1.

[udoneko]

I was informed by the printer that the full foil printing process takes longer as they have to go thru it 4 times and wait for the special foil ink to dry and the last lamination coating takes time too. Therefore, the Foil covers will arrive in stores 2 weeks after the regular covers.

So this week, first print. Next week should have the second printing hitting the shelves. And the week afterwards, you got the foil Cover C.

That is the status report I got from the printer.

[KAOS]

Great, thanks udoneko. Keep up the good work.

Finally a SF comic true to the game. I still can't get over the artwork. Damn. Oh, one more thing. I noticed on the #0 covers that Ross was listed as one of the artists. Is that Ross as in Alex Ross? I figured the Akuma cover looked like it was painted by him. If so, will he be involved in any future projects? His work is nothing short of amazing and I would definately buy a few copies of his stuff, especially if it's SF related.

[zeronian]

yeah I just got issue 1 for me and my cousin, and I LOVE it already.

and GREAT work on Sentinel too.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by KAOS
Great, thanks udoneko. Keep up the good work.

Finally a SF comic true to the game. I still can't get over the artwork. Damn. Oh, one more thing. I noticed on the #0 covers that Ross was listed as one of the artists. Is that Ross as in Alex Ross? I figured the Akuma cover looked like it was painted by him. If so, will he be involved in any future projects? His work is nothing short of amazing and I would definately buy a few copies of his stuff, especially if it's SF related.

That is actually Rob Ross, Alvin's inker on Agent X who helped out on inking. We would certainly like to have the great Alex Ross doing some stuff. I have been bugging Alex for quite some time now but he has a super packed schedule for now...

The Akuma cover is by Arnold Tsang.

[KAOS]

I'm not very suprised that Alex Ross is busy. Maybe if we started a petition and showed how many fans would love to see him do a cover or an issue he might respond?

[udoneko]

Originally posted by KAOS
I'm not very suprised that Alex Ross is busy. Maybe if we started a petition and showed how many fans would love to see him do a cover or an issue he might respond?

Thats not a bad idea!

I wanna see Jim Lee......

[[xeno]solidus]

THIS IS TERRIBLE< there are like no COmic shops in NY, WTF? Ive been to 2 and all sold out, I dont want to resort online. DAMNIT I need every single variant of this comic and I cant find it anywhere. Next time ill have to preorder.

How many prints are actually made for the first print, and how many for the 2nd?

[zeronian]

Originally posted by [xeno]solidus
THIS IS TERRIBLE< there are like no COmic shops in NY, WTF? Ive been to 2 and all sold out, I dont want to resort online. DAMNIT I need every single variant of this comic and I cant find it anywhere. Next time ill have to preorder.

How many prints are actually made for the first print, and how many for the 2nd?

Midtown Comics
200 W 40th St. & 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10018

[LostPhrack]

Originally posted by m121akuma
Just out of curiousity, where is Shadaloo Cammy found in the comic? It was mentioned somewhere that she's hidden in there. She's in the foreground in one of the panels when Ken and Ryu are at the restaurant. I think it's the second or third panel on the page, we see her from behind and it's just her upper body and head. Chun Li's also kicking around in the background during the restaurant scene too.

Udon did a good job on this. It's really lovely and I'm dying to see some longer fight scene's. Dug the bit with Guile fixing his hair too. I'm not a Joe Mad. fan, but I have to admit that he did a pretty good job on the back up story. I also dug the one page comedy strip too..heh..it's funny because it's true!

Now I have to go hunt down this month's issue of Gamepro...

[KAOS]

Damn, I could totally see an Alex Ross cover portraying the Alpha 2 poster showing Ryu facing up against Akuma. That would look so epic. And then like a chrome cover variant or something... SIGNED. Ahh, ideas. Just ideas!

Are there by any chance plans for action figures based on the comics coming out?

[LostPhrack]

Originally posted by udoneko


Thats not a bad idea!

I wanna see Jim Lee...... Ooooo!!! I'd love to see a Jim Lee cover done in that kind of water colory style he's been playing around with lately. I know it's not exactly keeping in with the look of the comic but damn...that'd be nice!

[[xeno]solidus]

Thanks a lot man, Midtown comics huh, Imma look up the number and call asap tomorrow morning and run out and buy it. I hope they have more.

[KAOS]

So the power foil Bison cover comes out a week after the second print? Can't wait to see the covers for #3.

[arcticninja]

I picked up SF #1 yesterday, and I must say......IT WAS AWESOME. There are so many things done *right* in this comic, I don't know where to begin.

*WARNING SPOILER*













Some touches I noticed that I really appreciated:

-the dogs sniffing Ryu and "sensing" his power
-Guile was amazing. I didn't even like the character before, but he's just too sweet in this comic to not like. He does standing flash kick! :eek:
-Birdie was a great touch
-Chun-Li's moves actually looking like what they do in the games.
-The little mini-comic at the end (the broken stick one) was really funny.





*END SPOILER*










I was just totally blown away by this book. It's everything that I could have asked for in a SF comic. Great job guys, you've really outdid yourselves.

I'm also pleased to report that my local comic store has *completely* sold out of the comics long before they were released. The guys that worked there almost didn't believe me when I told them that prelminary sales haven't been that good. They are absolutely selling like crazy here.

Once again, great job and I'm sure sales will pick up once word-of-mouth starts spreading. I can't thank you enough for getting me excited about comics again.


I eagerly anticipate the next installment.

:D

[[xeno]solidus]

MIDTOWN COMICS SOLD OUT OF THEM BUTTTTTTTTT, I FOUND IT!,

AT 33rd and 5th av at another comic store, jim henrys or something, had a few left of both covers. I brought both. They are very well done. I love Alvin Lees art.

[TiamatRoar]

Issue #1 rules. I loved the various touches and the Cammy cameo and the art and such.

It was over so fast, though! That's probably because the comic was good. I read through good things quickly. But it does leave one craving for more. More pages, Udon!!! ;)

[m121akuma]

Originally posted by TiamatRoar
Issue #1 rules. I loved the various touches and the Cammy cameo and the art and such.

It was over so fast, though! That's probably because the comic was good. I read through good things quickly. But it does leave one craving for more. More pages, Udon!!! ;)

There you have it. If it impressed Tiamat, it must be HELLA good.

[Agent Guile]

Originally posted by arcticninja



-Guile was amazing. I didn't even like the character before, but he's just too sweet in this comic to not like. He does standing flash kick! :eek:


Guile can also do standing flash kick in most SF game that he's in.

It's hard to pull off, and everytime I do it, it's always by accident.

___________

I live in the Philippines and I still got a copy.

It was delivered here today. Teh mall opens around 10 AM, and I got there by 10:30.

And when I got there, there's only one available cover variant left.

WTF is that?

By the way, how do I get issue #0?

[World Warrior]

Originally posted by [xeno]solidus
MIDTOWN COMICS SOLD OUT OF THEM BUTTTTTTTTT, I FOUND IT!,

AT 33rd and 5th av at another comic store, jim henrys or something, had a few left of both covers. I brought both. They are very well done. I love Alvin Lees art.

Hah. Jim Henley's Universe. I was there today too at around ten ten in the morning and they had a whole bunch of both covers. They must have flown right off the shelves.

[TAS]

Well I got mine recently (around noon yesterday) and gotta say that I absolutely love it.

Udoneko -

Aside from the standard issue, I'd like to keep seeing

- The following issues covers (that was a nice touch)
- 2 back up stories (one serious and one funny, just like #1)

Things you could add

- A letters page (ie fan mail)
- A fan art page, or something like a pin up from a fan/diffrient artist each month.


Although I was wondering, why wasnt the Ken powerfoil cover shown in the section of the SF#2 covers?

Also that GAIA add was really a nice touch, Im sure everyone on Gaia who picked up the issue loved seeing that.

[[xeno]solidus]

So where can I buy issue 0? Can that only be purchased online?

[TAS]

You can only get it online, and Ebay would probaly be your best bet.

[ShinRyoga]

I just got issue #1, and I must say...the ammount of work being put into this book is amazing! I'm highly imprssed, and I definately plan on getting every issue. :D

Speaking of which, is issue #0 still available for purchase?

[EDIT] - Oops....sorry. I guess I'll be searching Ebay then.

[Agent Guile]

By the way, there are minor errors in the portrayal of the moves there. Well, these are just monor stuff, but these can still be improved.

1. When Ryu does the Shoryuken, his arms should be straight (not bended on the elbow).

2. Guile's flash kick arc faces the horizontal direction, and not the vertical upward direction.

[northernlight]

i'm a comic book geek, or a fanboy if you will, and i must say the art in this book is fucking awesome. well, actually i just saw a few promo pages of issue 1, done by comic book artist Joe Madureira, who basically introduced the anime style that you all see in american comics nowadays. i hope i can get a hold of this book, cuz the promo pages by joe mad are siiiiiiiiiiiickkkkkkkk!!! (by the way, Mad's been out of comics for a long time, working on video games or some shit, i dunno, he should get his ass back into drawing, so check this out, it maybe a while before you see more from him!!!)

[DanielLarusso]

Originally posted by Agent Guile
By the way, there are minor errors in the portrayal of the moves there. Well, these are just monor stuff, but these can still be improved.

1. When Ryu does the Shoryuken, his arms should be straight (not bended on the elbow).

2. Guile's flash kick arc faces the horizontal direction, and not the vertical upward direction.

Give me a fucking break.

[Bowling Pin]

This comic is so hot is sick. I saw a thug actually icepick some guy in the throat when he walked out a shop with SF#1 in his hand...and that's BEFORE said thug got capped by a tinted-glass limo while a guy in a black suit snatched the bloody comic out of hands. :eek:

[zeronian]

Originally posted by Agent Guile
By the way, there are minor errors in the portrayal of the moves there. Well, these are just monor stuff, but these can still be improved.

1. When Ryu does the Shoryuken, his arms should be straight (not bended on the elbow).

2. Guile's flash kick arc faces the horizontal direction, and not the vertical upward direction.

I thought you were gonna mention that Ryu has the wrong leg up on the dragon punch.

[Agent Guile]

Didn't notice the wrong leg.

Make that a third.

[FistsofFury]

Yes the comic is greatness....the shop was sold out tho.....I'll know better next time.

Keep up the good work:D

[50-fiftytrap]

:evil:Man I have a question I draw too I was wondering if I could, and how could I get to be on the SF comic book art team or something like if I scan all my Pic and send them to you could you look at them. Maybe we could take through the P.M.'s.:evil:

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[dragonfist]

got the first ish. . . LOVED IT


Guile kickn ass and takin names!!!!
Ryu back story left me wanting . . . .more
Love the small cartoon strip at the end VERY cool will there be one in each issue?

things i would like to see. . .IMHO

-A Guy/Rolento story where Guy chases after Rol. and then stumbles across shadowlaw

-Ryu bumps into Sagat and Sagat demands a rematch

-backstory when sakura first sees ryu fight

-backstory od Adon/Sagat

-and please please have a backstory for Charlie

-Gief' Vs Hugo. . .nuff said

-Rose vs Bison

-oh Yeah a story w/Alex too

[Zen Master]

1) The comic rules...I was very impressed with the handling of the characters were handled...impressive art...Alvin Lee is fantastic...and of course Joe Mad is GOD!

2) to the UDON people...I wouldn't worry about the initial orders...because all of the comic people now that they have seen how quickly the 1st issue sold out...they will order a lot more of issue 2 or 3...

3) Keep up the good work and lets keep this thing going...it just might redeem SF story in the US.

[Bowling Pin]

Originally posted by northernlight
i'm a comic book geek, or a fanboy if you will, and i must say the art in this book is fucking awesome. well, actually i just saw a few promo pages of issue 1, done by comic book artist Joe Madureira, who basically introduced the anime style that you all see in american comics nowadays. i hope i can get a hold of this book, cuz the promo pages by joe mad are siiiiiiiiiiiickkkkkkkk!!! (by the way, Mad's been out of comics for a long time, working on video games or some shit, i dunno, he should get his ass back into drawing, so check this out, it maybe a while before you see more from him!!!)

northern: I was wondering, did you come to SRK as a video game fan or a comic fan? If it's the latter, that's great: it's good to see Street Fighter reaching out to a whole new audience, and it's a good sign of things to come. If it's the former...uh, isn't the book badass?

[verbel]

I just got issue #1 GREAT are there 2 covers? I guess I'll have to find the other one online

[Sagatryu]

Yeah it's a nice comic I am glad I pick this one up.

now for Tmnt 4 step 10

[Sagatryu]

sf comic is now in first place of tmnt damn I thought nothing could beat Tmnt.

Megaman issue one comes out on step 25 I just hope is not better than tmnt. that way tmnt will still be in second place.

[Maj]

I don't remember where, but unless i'm imagining things, i recall seeing the standard cover of Street Fighter #0 except with SF: Champion Edition colors. I haven't been able to find that pic since. Does anyone know what i'm talking about? Can someone plz kick down a url or something?

[udoneko]

Originally posted by Majestros
I don't remember where, but unless i'm imagining things, i recall seeing the standard cover of Street Fighter #0 except with SF: Champion Edition colors. I haven't been able to find that pic since. Does anyone know what i'm talking about? Can someone plz kick down a url or something?

No, u r not dreaming or anything. That is the cover for the Toronto Con Edition.

[Maj]

Do you have a scan of it you can share? : )

I don't even see that available on ebay! It must be hella rare.

[udoneko]

Originally posted by Majestros
Do you have a scan of it you can share? : )

I don't even see that available on ebay! It must be hella rare.
Here we go -

http://www.d-boy.com/sf00torontocov.jpg

[BBCampbell]

Well... you don't have to worry about the success of the comic...

My local comic book store is SOLD OUT!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:

Now I can't even read it! Thanks a lot for buying up all the copies, assholes!:mad:

Ahem.

Congratulations to udoneko, though. Judging by the quality of issue #0, I'm sure issue 1 is great.

EVEN THOUGH I DON'T GET A CHANCE TO READ IT!!!!!!!:mad: :mad:

[udoneko]

Originally posted by BBCampbell
Well... you don't have to worry about the success of the comic...

My local comic book store is SOLD OUT!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:

Now I can't even read it! Thanks a lot for buying up all the copies, assholes!:mad:

Ahem.

Congratulations to udoneko, though. Judging by the quality of issue #0, I'm sure issue 1 is great.

EVEN THOUGH I DON'T GET A CHANCE TO READ IT!!!!!!!:mad: :mad:

Check this thread -

http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/thread41005.php

There are a few info there to locate copies.

And if you can note on that thread which store is sold out, that would help.

Thanks!

[Maj]

udoneko:
Thanx for that pic. It looks awesome. Who did that cover again?

[KAOS]

Does anyone know where I can find or buy the Toronto Con #0 cover? I will pay quite a few for that one.

[Shade]

Best SF comic.:cool:

[BBCampbell]

Thank you for the reply, udoneko. I'm honored.

Once again, I'm not pissed at you or anyone in particular. Just pissed that my local shop is SOLD OUT because everyone just HAD TO HAVE BOTH COVERS!

Darn collectors.

[Sano]

How are we collectors Asshoes? Udoneko told everyone to preorder the book and heavily support it which is what we did. Just because you didn't preorder, were not paying attention or on some other Thread talking about something else, please don't take it out on anybody here.

BBcampbell your a really cool guy and all so I don't mean to offend you and I apologize if I do.

[Vinnyman]

Originally posted by sano
How are we collectors Asshoes? Udoneko told everyone to preorder the book and heavily support it which is what we did. Just because you didn't preorder, were not paying attention or on some other Thread talking about something else, please don't take it out on anybody here.

BBcampbell your a really cool guy and all so I don't mean to offend you and I apologize if I do. :lol:

[BBCampbell]

Originally posted by sano
How are we collectors Asshoes? Udoneko told everyone to preorder the book and heavily support it which is what we did. Just because you didn't preorder, were not paying attention or on some other Thread talking about something else, please don't take it out on anybody here.

BBcampbell your a really cool guy and all so I don't mean to offend you and I apologize if I do.

Hey man, I apologize. I was just ragin' that I couldn't get my hands on a copy. Yeah, I guess collecting is cool if it's your bag and all. And yeah, it is my fault for not getting one when they were available.

And although I did mean it in a joking way, I guess I forgot to denote that.

Hopefully there will be a second shipment. Pleeeeeease???:D

[Sano]

It's cool.

[Sagatryu]

I just want to know if more character bios are going to be put up on the website?

[Sagatryu]

damn it a can't upload my picture and it's only 100/127 in pixels

width 100 pixels
height 127 pixels

Horizontal Res 72dpi

vertical Res 72dpi

bit depth 24

frame count 1

[Sagatryu]

gampro has a mini street fighter comic in the newest issue.

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally posted by Sagatryu
damn it a can't upload my picture and it's only 100/127 in pixels

width 100 pixels
height 127 pixels

Horizontal Res 72dpi

vertical Res 72dpi

bit depth 24

frame count 1

I'm having the same problem

[Skyler]

Shoot, i wanna see goukens daughter come back to the SF series and it seems only the SF comic can pull it off, but i doubt.:bluu:

[shinalkuma]

Originally posted by Sagatryu
gampro was a mini street fighter comic in the newest issue.

thx imma go get it now

[Don Knotts]

Any chance that a TPB will eventually appear?

This series looks great. They really captured the Capcom house style perfectly.

[Buck Jones]

Just wanted to say that I saw one of the comics while over a friend's house yesterday, and it looked top notch.

Keep up the good work. I wish you great success in your endeavor.

[Rogue328]

I just picked up a copy of issue #1 today. The comic store I go to receieves their shipments of comics on Wednesdays, since most (if not all) new comics are released on Wednesdays. Anyways, I got there at around 3:00pm, and there were only 4 copies left. I didn't even get a copy of the 50-character wraparound. Hopefully I can snag one next week.

Furthermore, my store allows you to put items on hold. BBCampbell, maybe you can get a copy on reserve?

[Sagatryu]

Deep Scars
The Street Fighter saga has captured the hearts, minds, and thumbs of video gamers everywhere. Now it fights in this GamePro exclusive comic story by the writers and artists of Udon Entertainment in conjunction with Image Comics.

october 2003 gamepro issue

[Bowling Pin]

I scoped the Deep Scars story; it's another example of the badass art in the series. Only problem is...it's in Gamepro.

[shinalkuma]

Originally posted by Rogue328
I just picked up a copy of issue #1 today. The comic store I go to receieves their shipments of comics on Wednesdays, since most (if not all) new comics are released on Wednesdays. Anyways, I got there at around 3:00pm, and there were only 4 copies left. I didn't even get a copy of the 50-character wraparound. Hopefully I can snag one next week.

Furthermore, my store allows you to put items on hold. BBCampbell, maybe you can get a copy on reserve?

got the two variant covers today. the 50 character wraparound had 4 left but the other one that only had 4 characters on the cover only one left and i snagged it.:eek:

[SenorDD]

For those of you who couldn't get a copy (BBCampbell), don't worry, there is a second printing and it came out this week. So hurry up and get to your local comic store before those are all gone too.

[BBCampbell]

I found it! I finally found it!

It took me a bit of a drive, but I found it!!!:D :D :D

And now... let the speculation begin...

BTW, using the classic SFII poster image as a cover basis for issue 2: Nice. :)


SPOILERS






















- Charlie's dogtags say "Charlie Nash". Does this mean that his name is Charlie Nash in the series? (I actually prefer Charlie Nash, but I know it isn't canon.)

- So far, the story seems to have influences from the Street Fighter II anime.

- Actual SF basic attacks and Guile combing his hair. Nice touch.

- Apparently in this continuity, Bison organized the first Street Fighter tourney, am I right?

- "(when some guy with red hair makes his debut)" Adon or Blanka? Both look like they have orange hair to me...

[TAS]

- "(when some guy with red hair makes his debut)" Adon or Blanka? Both look like they have orange hair to me...

Akuma

[verbel]

I really like the short cheap shots section in the back. I set up my subscription with my local comic book store so hopefully I wont miss any more covers.

[BBCampbell]

Originally posted by TAS


Akuma

Ahhh... How could I possibly have missed that?

[Zero]

Originally posted by BBCampbell
- Charlie's dogtags say "Charlie Nash". Does this mean that his name is Charlie Nash in the series? (I actually prefer Charlie Nash, but I know it isn't canon.)


Actually, it is cannon: Charlie Nash is his full name.

[World Warrior]

Originally posted by Zero


Actually, it is cannon: Charlie Nash is his full name.

Actually, no it's not. It's Charlie here, and Nash in Japan. Just like it's Vega here, and Balrog in Japan.

[Rogue328]

I will be going to my comic store on Wednesday. The clerk there said they should have more issues coming in next week. However, he didn't know if they would have any copies of the foil special cover. I think for 10 copies a store orders, they get 1 foil cover issue. Anyone have luck snagging one of the foil covers?:confused:

[BBCampbell]

SPOILER













Anyone else catch Shadaloo Cammy in this issue? She's standing on a rooftop. You can see the back of her head and body in the pan shot of the diner Ryu, Ken, Eliza, Birdie, Chun Li & Guile are in.

[Sano]

BBCampbell - Since you were the first to give me details about the SF Zero issue, I'm glad you finally got a copy! And notice Chun-Li sitting at the Diner before her last page appearance!

[BBCampbell]

Oh yeah. I think I probably caught most of the stuff that's "hidden" in the issue. I'm thinking of opening a SF comic spoiler/speculation thread in the Fan Fiction forums...

In fact, I'll probably do so at some point today.

Watch for it... :) :D

[CPS_3]

Deep Scars
The Street Fighter saga has captured the hearts, minds, and thumbs of video gamers everywhere. Now it fights in this GamePro exclusive comic story by the writers and artists of Udon Entertainment in conjunction with Image Comics.

october 2003 gamepro issue

Oh shit, please tell me you're kidding. HOW THE FUCK AM I SUPPOSED TO GET MY HANDS ON A GAMEPRO MAG HERE IN AUSTRIA! :(

[Leo Sal]

I think the first issue was pretty good. The artwork was very good and the pacing of the story felt perfect for the source material.

The only problem I have with the series as a whole are the covers, which seem either incorrectly utilized, unimaginative or a little "clunky" and overdone. Other than that, great book. I hope this series goes on for a long time.

[MegaZangief]

Is there a Foil Version of SF #1 out yet??? I have not seen it...

[Sano]

Couldn't resist buying the second printing cover with Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile! I'm such a Street Fighter fanatic...

[Rogue328]

Originally posted by MegaZangief
Is there a Foil Version of SF #1 out yet??? I have not seen it...
I just got back from the store, and there were no foil issues. They had a ton of the wrap-around and the 4-character issues, but no foil. I feel robbed and cheated at the same time.:mad:

[udoneko]

Originally posted by Rogue328

I just got back from the store, and there were no foil issues. They had a ton of the wrap-around and the 4-character issues, but no foil. I feel robbed and cheated at the same time.:mad:

I just called up a few stores and found out that the foil cover has not been shipped. I am calling Image up to demand some answers. Will let you guys know what it is about soon.

[shinalkuma]

Originally posted by udoneko


I just called up a few stores and found out that the foil cover has not been shipped. I am calling Image up to demand some answers. Will let you guys know what it is about soon.

are they available in stores or is it online only?

but yea please update.:)

[Spiderjericho]

One can purchase a copy of the foil cover from Dyanmic forces' online store for $10.

[MegaZangief]

Originally posted by udoneko


I just called up a few stores and found out that the foil cover has not been shipped. I am calling Image up to demand some answers. Will let you guys know what it is about soon.
Thanks, for the quick response...

Originally posted by Spiderjericho
One can purchase a copy of the foil cover from Dyanmic forces' online store for $10.

That is for issue #0, I already have that copy... I wanted to know about foil issue #1.

[Sano]

I just picked up the Megaman comic. What utter crap. The inking was bad and the drawing was sloppy. They had the nerve to say Monstropolis changed to Metro City, Megaman's Rock named changed to Rocky, the public doesn't know he's an Andriod, Megaman can fly and he's going to a High School with a love interest well in place as if this was Astro Boy the Teen Years or something! It really hurts because before I was a Street Fighter Fanatic I was a Megaman Fanatic and the comic adaptation is even worse than the American cartoon. That being said I'm really glad Studio Udon has the rights to Street Fighter and I'm now very scared of how Dreamwave will screw up Darkstalkers, Rival Schools and the other Capcom licenses.

[Sagatryu]

tmnt is still good through :D

tmnt and street fighter rule.

[TiamatRoar]

Megaman... can fly? :confused: :confused: Strange strange Dreamwave comic people.

[udoneko]

I will not comment on other's take on popular Capcom properties. What UDON is promising the SF fans out there is a comic that will capture the essence of the Street Fighter game that everyone comes to love. We are doing a SF comic afterall, not a comic with characters with SF names in but the fans cannot relate to. In my opinion, that is why most license properties failed to succeed. The creators want to "re-create" something that is so great to begin with...

[Jaldaboath]

And that's why we keep posting in this thread to give you feed back. I just can't get into DF order form, so I think I'm dammed, but I haven't got the foils nor one of the covers, "They weren't sent buddy" Damn...

Hey Udoneko, how about a chess set? or some t-shirts for Xmas?

[Bowling Pin]

It's alright UDON chief, flame Dreamwave all you want. This is SRK.

[TiamatRoar]

Typically, flaming other people in the same industry as you to a large public is seen as bad manners, and in some cases, can have legal liabilities associated with it (usually of slander, I believe)

[MITH]

ey udoneko, im gonna be picking up issue one tommorow. Just wanted to say that the dude at my local comic shop (amazing stories in saskatoon saskatchewan) says he knows you, you know anyone from around here?

[Sagatryu]

please don't flame Dreamwave

[Sagatryu]

is the street fighter site ever going to update:confused: