Video Game Month: Fight To Get These Comics

It's Video Game Month in the October PREVIEWS and to celebrate we’re highlighting series that have made the jump from console to comics, starting with the arcade favorite genre of fighting games. From Street Fighter to Mortal Kombat and more, there’s something for everyone whether you’re a combo master or button mashing maniac. 

You can find these series and other comics, graphic novels, toys, and more at your local comic shop!

Injustice Ground Zero HC Volume 1

DC Comics made a splash in the fighting game genre with the best-selling Injustice franchise, and now fans looking to explore more of this alternate reality can discover what transpired between the first and second game with Injustice Ground Zero HC Vol. 1 (APR170427). See the world through Harley Quinn’s eyes as she leads an army of hoodlums through Gotham City with only one goal – to create chaos wherever they go! It’s Harley against the world as the Joker Clan work to tip the balance against the reign of Superman and his terrifying regime.

Street Fighter Unlimited, Volume 1: The New Journey

Capcom’s Street Fighter series is considered responsible for the rise of 2D fighting games during the height of the arcade era, and Udon has carried on that legacy into comics with Street Fighter Unlimited Volume 1 (MAY161848). As Ryu sets off on another adventure to control the dark energies that linger inside him; Guile, Cammy, and Chun-Li are off to confront the remnants of Shadaloo in the wake of M. Bison’s mysterious death. The perfect blend of classic characters with an action packed story, any fan of the Street Fighter games will find something to love.

Tekken, Volume 1: Blood Feud

The iconic franchise that helped to revolutionize 3D fighting games is getting a sensational new comics series from Titan Comics in Tekken, Volume 1: Blood Feud (JUL172193). Collecting the first story arc from the comics currently in stores, fans looking for the complete package will have to wait until November 29 to learn more about Tekken’s rich history. Following the story from the video game, this series will feature Heihachi, Yoshimitsu, Nin Williams, Paul Phoenix, and many other fan favorites as they battle to become the top fighter in the world.

Killer Instinct #1

Killer Instinct’s clever fighting techniques and unstoppable combos made it an arcade staple during the 3D fighting game boom, and now Dynamite is bring the cult favorite series to comic in Killer Instinct #1 (JUL171671). Kim Wu, Jago, and the other heroes have finally defeated the Shadow Lord Gargos, but the battle to save mankind has nearly destroyed the earth. With their Astral powers weakened, Kim and Jago must rally the scattered remnants of the Night Guard once more to take on the sinister new power of the Coven as it tries to rule the shattered nations of the world.

Mortal Kombat X, Volume 1: Blood Ties

Forever changing the fighting game genre, Mortal Kombat eyes its next victim in Mortal Kombat X, Volume 1: Blood Ties (JAN150383). This digital-first tie-in to the best-selling series relaunch finds all of the classic fan favorites on the hunt for the next generation of Kombatants. As Scorpion sets off in a deadly pursuit of Raiden, Cassie Cage finds herself trapped in an illegal MMA death match. Earthrealm and Outworld are once again locked in battle - but who will survive to fight another day and who will end up as just another fatality?

Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition

Created as a dark mirror to Capcom’s popular Street Fighter series, Darkstalkers has a loyal and vocal fan base in American arcades, and now comic fans can get in on this cult classic series with Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition (AUG111227). Featuring both complete Darkstalker comic series, this collection is a must own for any fan of Morrigan, Demitri, Felicia, and the rest of the monstrous cast of characters. Learn more about the tortured backstories of your favorite fighter as they battle for control of the night.