Nintendo's ARMS Getting Graphic Novel Series Next Year

Nintendo's ARMS is one of the more interesting fighting games available on the Switch, offering a unique control system and plenty of interesting character designs. It looks like those character designs are going to be put to good use, as Dark Horse has announced that they will be publishing a series of graphic novels based on the game next year.

Dark Horse has published a number of Nintendo-related books, including the acclaimed Hyrule Historia and art books for Fire Emblem and Splatoon. They have also localized and published several mangas based on Legend of Zelda, so the company has a fairly established relationship with Nintendo.

No creative team for the ARMS graphic novels has been named, though the promo art was done by Joe Ng. Expect more news next year, since the graphic novels don't have a specific release date yet. It will be interesting to see how the graphic novels tell a story with these characters since they do originate from a fighting game.

(Dark Horse Comics)

Here is the full press release (via Newsarama):

Earlier this year, Nintendo released ARMS™, a fighting game exclusive to Nintendo Switch™. Today, ahead of New York Comic Con and The Nintendo World Championships 2017, Dark Horse is excited to announce a new publishing program for the energetic and strategic fighting game.

The latest installment in Dark Horse and Nintendo's partnership, ARMS is preceded by The Legend of Zelda™: Hyrule Historia, The Legend of Zelda™: Art & Artifacts, The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening, and The Art of Splatoon™.

ARMS™ is a revolutionary fighting experience for all ages and skill levels. Utilizing Joy-Con™ motion controls, players can throw punches and guide them midflight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above. Players can select from a colorful cast of fighting champions and try to win the coveted championship belt in the ARMS Grand Prix.

Dark Horse will publish the first of the ARMS graphic novels in Fall 2018.

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