Pak and Miyazawa’s “Mech Cadet Yu” Set to Conclude With Issue #12

Greg Pak (“Batman/Superman,” ‘Planet Hulk’) and Takeshi Miyazawa (“Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane,” “Ms. Marvel”) have confirmed through CBR.com that they will be concluding their heroic giant robot saga “Mech Cadet Yu” with issue 12 (tentatively scheduled for September). The action-packed BOOM! Studios title originally started as a short story in the 2012 anthology “Shattered: Asian American Comics Anthology,” and has gained a strong following for its mix of humor, heart and no holds barred robot action.

Pak and Miyazawa confirmed that they would miss the characters and world of “Mech Cadet Yu,” but that the the issue 12 endpoint has been planned since the title’s inception. “I’d honestly have been shattered if we’d had to end with issue #4 or issue #8,” Pak said, “but since we get to tell our whole huge story all the way through issue #12, I’m good with it.”

Pak also confirmed that “Mech Cadet Yu” has become his personal favorite comics project: “I love everything about this book. I’m not supposed to have favorite children, but I won’t lie — this is my favorite.”

The creators also offered a glimmer of hope for “Mech Cadet Yu” fans, admitting that they have discussed potential sequels and/or spinoffs from the main book, including the possibility of a Skip Tanaka solo series.

In the meantime “Mech Cadet Yu” #9 is set for a June 13 release. Also look for the “Mech Cadet Yu” Volume 1 trade paperback, which will be available at comic shops on May 30th.