The game was adapted into the Archie Comics Mega Man series over an extended period, with Gamma being introduced and having its power source stolen in the "Redemption" arc while the full adaptation takes place in "Legends of the Blue Bomber" and "The Ultimate Betrayal". One of the biggest differences was that "Super Adventure Rockman" was adapted into the continuity prior to this game; as such, the "Mega Man 3" Robot Masters debut in that adaptation. This also results in Shadow Man's ruins of origin being made the Lanfront Ruins of "Super Adventure Rockman" and connecting his history to that of Ra Moon; a flashback featured in the "Legends of the Blue Bomber" arc reveals that his history is also connected with the mysterious robot who fights Duo in the beginning of "Mega Man 8". Additionally, there is but a single "DOC Robot" featured in the game, equipped with the weapons and personality data of the "Mega Man 2" Robot Masters.