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* BroadStrokes: While details like [[VideoGame/Metroid1 the first game]] taking place during her time as part of the Galactic Federation contradict the games, other elements such as Samus' being raised on Zebes by the Chozo from a young age (''[[VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission Zero Mission]]''), having a deep admiration for the commanding officer she had during her short stint in the military (''[[VideoGame/MetroidFusion Fusion]]''), and her birth parents being eaten/murdered by Ridley (''[[VideoGame/MetroidOtherM Other M]]'') would be confirmed as canon in later series entries. That last one even had child Samus [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/metroid/images/9/9e/Samart6.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100911142451 wearing similar clothing]] as she did [[https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/manga/official_vol_1_en_color/ch_0001/scaled/sc_MM_Ch1_Page08.jpg in this manga]] during the relevant scene.

* BroadStrokes: While details like [[VideoGame/Metroid1 the first game]] taking place during her time as part of the Galactic Federation contradict the games, other elements such as Samus' being raised by the Chozo from a young age, having a deep admiration for the commanding officer she had during her short stint in the military, and her birth parents being eaten/murdered by Ridley would be confirmed as canon in later series entries. That last one even showed the flashback of child Samus [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/metroid/images/9/9e/Samart6.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100911142451 wearing similar clothing]] as she did [[https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/manga/official_vol_1_en_color/ch_0001/scaled/sc_MM_Ch1_Page08.jpg in this manga]].

* HeartwarmingOrphan: Samus was an extremely CheerfulChild before [[OrphansOrdeal the loss of her family]], and [[JerkassFacade while she may have become more aloof with age]], it's made clear that she never lost the kindness which lead the Chozo to place their faith in her.

* SuddenlyVoiced: While both Ridley and Mother Brain had been described as highly intelligent, they never made any sounds in-game beyond a bestial roar. Here, they manage to deliver a ''BreakingSpeech''.

* HateSink: To highlight just how bad [[ArchEnemy Ridley]] is to Samus, his portrayal is at its most monstrous here. Instead of feeling remorse, Ridley relishes the fact he massacred the K-2L colony and killed Samus's mother, using these memories to [[HeroicBSOD mentally break Samus]] on their second encounter. Later on, he murders her adopted family, the Chozo, on Zebes at Mother Brain's command, all while [[KickTheDog beating up and mocking Samus]] for being a weak human. It becomes satisfying to see Samus kick Ridley's ass by the end of the manga, as well as the many encounters they'll have for the rest of the series.

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Titled simply ''Metroid'', this ''Monthly Magazine Z'' {{manga}} from writer Kouji Tazawa and artist Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' video game series. Produced alongside the games ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'', it draws heavily on concepts introduced by the former and is referenced via Ishikawa-drawn FlashBack images in the latter; both games also include an unlockable art gallery with scenes from the manga. ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' would include heavy ties to some events of the manga while {{Retcon}}ning others (most notably the nature of Samus's relationship with Adam Malkovich).

* HiveDrone: The Space Pirates are revealed to be near-mindless without the presence of a [[HiveQueen strong commander]], with potential candidates including Ridley, Mother Brain, [[spoiler:Gray Voice, and Samus herself]].

Titled simply ''Metroid'', this 2002 ''Monthly Magazine Z'' {{manga}} from writer Kouji Tazawa and artist Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' video game series. Produced alongside the games ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'', it draws heavily on concepts introduced by the former and is referenced via Ishikawa-drawn FlashBack images in the latter; both games also include an unlockable art gallery with scenes from the manga. ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' would include heavy ties to some events of the manga while {{Retcon}}ning others (most notably the nature of Samus's relationship with Adam Malkovich).

Titled simply ''Metroid'', this 2002 ''Magazine Z'' {{manga}} from writer Kouji Tazawa and artist Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' video game series. Produced alongside the games ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'', it draws heavily on concepts introduced by the former and is referenced via Ishikawa-drawn FlashBack images in the latter; both games also include an unlockable art gallery with scenes from the manga. ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' would include heavy ties to some events of the manga while {{Retcon}}ning others (most notably the nature of Samus's relationship with Adam Malkovich).

Titled simply ''Metroid'', this 2002 {{manga}} by Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' video game series, produced as a tie-in to ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'' (which, in turn, include FlashBack images in the style of the manga). ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' would include heavy ties to some events of the manga while {{Retcon}}ning others (most notably the nature of Samus's relationship with Adam Malkovich).

This manga received an immediate followup in the form of ''Manga/MetroidSamusAndJoey'', a non-canon LighterAndSofter story focused on an older Samus and her unwanted protegé.

The first two chapters of Volume 1 were later released as a color e-manga. [[https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/manga/listing.php The Metroid Database has English translations of both volumes, as well as the e-manga]].

* HateSink: To highlight just how bad [[ArchEnemy Ridley]] is to Samus, his portrayal is at its most monstrous here. Instead of feeling remorse, Ridley relishes the fact he massacred the K-2L colony and killed Samus's mother, using these memories to [[HeroicBSOD mentally break Samus]] on their second encounter. Later on, he murders her adopted family, the Chozo, on Zebes on Mother Brain's command, all while [[KickTheDog beating up and mocking Samus]] for being a weak human. It becomes satisfying to see Samus kick Ridley's ass by the end of the manga, as well as the many encounters they'll have for the rest of the series.

* HateSink: To highlight how much Samus fears and hates [[ArchEnemy Ridley]] out of all the foes she's faced, his portrayal is at its most monstrous here. Instead of feeling remorse, Ridley relishes the fact he massacred the K-2L colony and killed Samus's mother, using these memories to [[HeroicBSOD mentally break Samus]] on their second encounter. Later on, he murders the Chozo on Zebes on Mother Brain's command, all of whom were Samus's adopted parents. All while [[KickTheDog attacking and mocking Samus]] for being a weak human whenever he gets the chance. It becomes satisfying to see Samus kick Ridley's ass by the end of the manga, as well as the many encounters they'll have for the rest of the series.

->--'''Samus Aran''', Chapter 14

The first two chapters of Volume 1 were later released as a color e-manga. [[http://www.metroid-database.com/manga/listing.php The Metroid Database has English translations of both volumes, as well as the e-manga]].[[note]]Currently down as the site is in the middle of an overhaul, but will return eventually.[[/note]]

-->'''Samus:''' ''(manifests her suit's Arm Cannon)'' "Adam, the Mimic is a banned biological weapon. I expect 3500 seguru for this."
-->'''Adam:''' "Wh- [[ShockinglyExpensiveBill You can't be serious, that's three times the market price!]] We can take it ourselv-"
-->'''Samus:''' "Too late, I'm already done!"

-->'''Teen Samus:''' "Sorry about before. I know I have a 'duty', it's just... it makes me uneasy sometimes. I'm not really sure how to explain it."
-->'''Old Bird:''' ''(smiles)'' "You worry despite knowing what must be done? Hmm... It is words like that which make humans such a fascinating species."
-->'''Teen Samus:''' "Oi, Gramps. There you go making everything complicated again..."

Titled simply ''Metroid'', this 2002 {{manga}} by Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' video game series, produced as a tie-in to ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'' (which, in turn, include FlashBack images in the style of the manga). ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' would include heavy ties to some events of the manga while {{Retcon}}ning others (most notably the nature of Samus's relationship with Adam Malkovich).

The first two chapters of Volume 1 were later released as a color e-manga. [[http://www.metroid-database.com/manga/listing.php The Metroid Database has English translations of both volumes, as well as the e-manga.]]

* CowboyCop: In her time with the Galactic Federation police, Samus was quick to defy orders and charge into hostile terrain guns blazing.

* HeroicBSOD: Chapter 8: "Scar". Samus is already in the middle of a FreakOut due to the events of the last chapter (where Mother Brain [[BreakThemByTalking claimed that the Chozo never loved her]] and thought of her only as a [[{{Tykebomb}} "bioweapon"]]). Then Ridley shows up, and forces Samus to relive RepressedMemories of him killing her parents and [[LovecraftianSuperpower eating their corpses to heal himself]].

-->'''Adam:''' "You have 48 hours."

* CanonImmigrant: Old Bird, Chairman Keaton and Chief Hardy originated in the ''Nintendo Power'' [[ComicBook/SuperMetroid ''Super Metroid'' comic]].

Titled simply ''Metroid'', this 2002 {{manga}} by Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' video game series, produced as a tie-in to ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'' (which, in turn, include FlashBack images in the style of the manga). ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' would include heavy ties to some events of the manga while {{Ret Con}}ning others (most notably the nature of Samus's relationship with Adam Malkovich).

* CanonImmigrant: Old Bird, Chairman Keaton and Chief Hardy originated in the ''Nintendo Power'' [[ComicBook/SuperMetroid Super Metroid comic]].

When the Galactic Federation mining colony K-2L is attacked by Ridley and his Space Pirates, the only survivor is a 3-year-old girl named Samus Aran. Rescued by two members of [[BenevolentPrecursors the declining Chozo race]], Samus is raised as one of their own. Infusing her with Chozo DNA to survive the harsh conditions of their home planet Zebes, and equipping her with an advanced suit of PoweredArmor, the Chozo raise Samus as a warrior who will follow in their duty as protectors of the galaxy. Then Zebes is attacked by a Space Pirate mothership, and everything goes to hell...

See also ''Manga/MetroidSamusAndJoey'', a non-canon manga which began publication soon after ''Metroid'''s end.

* CanonImmigrant: Old Bird and Chairman Keaton originated in the ''Nintendo Power'' [[ComicBook/SuperMetroid Super Metroid comic]].

Titled simply ''Metroid'', this 2002 {{manga}} by Kenji Ishikawa is the official BackStory of Samus Aran and the ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' video game series, produced as a tie-in to ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission'' (which, in turn, include FlashBack images in the style of the manga).

* HeroismWontPayTheBills: Samus saves the day out of her own good will, but that doesn't mean she expects to do it for free.