On Monday, UDON Entertainment announced two hardcover Mega Man collections, previously only available in paperback. Both books include looks at how two of the characters’ most iconic series came to be.


Per Previewsworld, Mega Man Battle Network: Official Complete Works pays homage to the eponymous Game Boy Advance game. This collection features character designs, concept sketches, location and key artwork, item charts and creator interviews.
Mega Man Zero: Official Complete Works features behind the scenes looks at the games that spotlight the mechanical hunter, Zero. Like its Battle Network counterpart, the Zero hardcover includes, character designs, concept art and interviews with the games’ creators.
Both hardcover Mega Man collections will be available this year, with Battle Network on August 20 and Zero on June 11. For an idea of what exactly these books offer, check out the preview images UDON released alongside its announcement.
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