Time Keeps Slipping

Time Keeps Slipping is the second story arc of Mega Man Vol. 1. It runs from issue 5 to 8.

Summary
"Time Keeps Slipping" is an original story arc that ties up some loose ends with the previous story arc, as well as borrowing elements from the Playstation Portable remake of the original Mega Man game, Mega Man Powered Up. Two Robot Masters featured only in the remake (Oil Man and Time Man) are the primary antagonists. Although they appear, Mega Man never uses their Master Weapons.

The plot revolves around Dr. Wily utilizing these two Robot Masters to escape from prison. He then hides in an abandoned workshop where he holds Roll hostage. Using her captivity as leverage, he lures Mega Man and the other Robot Masters in with a scheme to reprogram them once more. To make matters worse, the Federal Agency believes Dr. Light may be in cahoots with Dr. Wily, so Dr. Light is held in their custody, forcing Mega Man to act without his guidance.

CWU-01P (a Wily Fortress boss from the original Mega Man who was absent before) also makes an appearance.

This story arc is also notable for introducing two original characters: Federal Agents Gilbert D. Stern and Roslyn Krantz. The story arc concludes with Dr. Wily escaping and beginning work on eight of his own Robot Masters, leading the series directly into the critically acclaimed NES sequel, Mega Man 2.