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Konami Cross Media NY has signed a contract with Mad Cave Studios for a 12-issue comic adaptation of the Contra series, with releases scheduled for 2027 across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, among other regions.
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Aug 14
The Contra series is moving into comics. Konami Cross Media NY signed a contract with American publisher Mad Cave Studios for a comic adaptation of the action game series. The deal covers a 12-issue comic series, multiple trade paperbacks, and deluxe editions, with releases scheduled for 2027. The contract spans regions including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, among others worldwide.
The announcement places Contra alongside other Japanese game IPs receiving overseas comic adaptations, following similar moves for Street Fighter and Sonic the Hedgehog. No creative team, story details, or release dates beyond the year have been announced.
Key facts
- Deal
- Konami Cross Media NY signed a contract with Mad Cave Studios for a Contra comic adaptation. ↗
- Format
- The deal covers a 12-issue comic series, multiple trade paperbacks, and deluxe editions. ↗
- Release window
- Releases are scheduled for 2027. ↗
- Territories
- The contract spans the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, among other regions worldwide. ↗
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- comic adaptation · 2026-08-09
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