[Dark Sonic]

JaxTH, on 06 June 2015 - 08:22 PM, said:

We Madonna now:

Ian you magnificent bastard. What will you think of next. Although yes Snively origin story. Idk why but I love that character for some reason.

This post has been edited by Dark Sonic: 07 June 2015 - 05:45 AM

[David The Lurker]

BlackHole, on 06 June 2015 - 05:35 PM, said:

But he says it's not SEGA, who would probably be the ones doing the axing. Perhaps they didn't really intend for it to last this long, they just wanted a few issues to advertise the subseries, and 11 was stretching it to bring it into the Worlds Unite event.

If it's not because of sales or because of SEGA...well, I have two theories. One, Boom is being killed off so Ian can work on a different fourth book, be it something videogame related or not. The other? Archie did pull their kickstarter, saying they still intend to release the new Archie-centric books, just later than originally anticipated. What if canceling the Sonic Boom book is just so they have enough money to launch one of their flagship titles? Since I have no idea how Archie's finances are, the second is just a wild guess on the negative. Maybe the artists have just refused to draw Sonic with blue arms any longer, I don't know. More ridiculous things have happened.

JaxTH, on 06 June 2015 - 08:22 PM, said:

We Madonna now:

You neglected to mention her last name! Garnet, which is the wildly-accepted mistranslated version of Grannet, I.e. Mary Grannet, the storybook author and wife of unnamed test pilot who was nicknamed "Sonic," exploding in an attempt to break the sound barrier. Ian also said she has elements of a third character, more than likely Topaz of Sonic X fame. A trifecta of obscure female characters in the Sonicverse!

[GagaMan]

Haha I actually thought that was Topaz at first until she stated her name!

[BlackHole]

StH #273

So I guess Gemerl is the 'new' Shard. While it's a good concept, I'd still have preferred to see a Shard derived from the S3K 'Mecha' Sonic.

This post has been edited by BlackHole: 11 June 2015 - 05:51 AM

[Cyberguy]

BlackHole, on 11 June 2015 - 05:51 AM, said:

StH #273

So I guess Gemerl is the 'new' Shard. While it's a good concept, I'd still have preferred to see a Shard derived from the S3K 'Mecha' Sonic.

It still doesn't fill the hole in my heart, though....

[Chimera]

BlackHole, on 11 June 2015 - 05:51 AM, said:

StH #273

So I guess Gemerl is the 'new' Shard. While it's a good concept, I'd still have preferred to see a Shard derived from the S3K 'Mecha' Sonic.

The second I made this connection I squealed. It fits so perfectly with him too! I'm gonna miss his cannon but honestly it's no biggie. The only real downside for me is he doesn't have a mouth, so you can't see his crazy expressions. Didn't stop the cover artist from giving Sonic Man a mouth, but ya know, continuity and SEGA rules probably wont have that apply to him. Honestly if he's just on par enough with personality and snark I'll be fine.

Wonder how he'll act if they bring Emerl back. Also wondering if Flynn is gonna just make him a modded Emerl since that was never officially confirmed anyway.

[BlackHole]

Chimera, on 11 June 2015 - 04:28 PM, said:

Wonder how he'll act if they bring Emerl back. Also wondering if Flynn is gonna just make him a modded Emerl since that was never officially confirmed anyway.

Yeah that connection always confused me. It's not like Robotnik hasn't built Emerl clones before: it wouldn't surprise me if Gemerl just turned out to be a modified E-121 Phi. Would be interesting if Flynn began teasing us with the truth, with such possibilities as E-123 Omega coming into conflict with Gemerl because "Outline matches database for Unit Model E-121 Phi units. Resorting to excessive force... no, not because I need it, because I feel like it."

[Tylinos]

Man, I'm busy for a few days when the solicits went up, and no one else posted them here while I was gone. Come on, guys. Step it up.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #277
script: Ian Flynn & Aleah Baker
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, Gabriel Cassata and John Workman
Sonic the Hedgehog #277 CVR A Reg: Jamal Peppers, Rick Bryant and Ben Hunzeker
Sonic the Hedgehog #277 CVR B Variant: Tyson Hesse
SONIC TAKES THE LEAD in the race to fix the planet! "Thunder, Rain and Lightning": Sonic and the team link up with Lupe to destroy one of Dr. Eggman's super badniks! How does this tie into fixing the shattered world? And just what secrets does Lupe keep? Then, in “Hidden Costs” Part One, Sally and Bunnie hunt down the final Chaos Emerald—which is in the heart of Egg Boss Clove's forbidden territory! Featuring cover art from jammin’ Jamal Peppers and a “BATTLE!” variant from Sonic comics all-star Tyson Hesse!
Ship Date: 9/30
On Sale Date: 10/14
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$3.99 U.S.

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SONIC UNIVERSE #80
script: Evan Stanley
Art: Tracey Yardley, Jim Amash, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli
Sonic Universe #80 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley and Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #80 CVR B Variant: Rafa Knight
The FUTURE is in DANGER, and only Silver the Hedgehog can make things right! "The Silver Age" Part Two: Silver has teamed up with Prof. von Schlemmer and they have a plan for stopping the Genesis Portals! This seems like the solution everyone's been waiting for—but why doesn't the Council want to hear it? The mystery deepens as a voice calls out to Silver—a voice that only he can hear! Will our unlikely heroes uncover the conspiracy, or die trying? Featuring cover art from the Sonic comic master Tracy Yardley and a CHAOS CRISIS variant by Rafa Knight!
Ship Date: 9/9
On Sale Date: 9/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S

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Cover: Patrick Spaziante, Ben Hunzeker and various
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4: CONTROL (TR)
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Cover: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
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[JcFerggy]

Sort of related, but Rafa Knight (Elesis-Knight), who does 3D work for the Archie Sonic comics, has posted some official renders of some characters on his Deviant art. Definitely worth a look.

[Chimera]

Scourge, eh? Wonder why that's labeled "official" unless he used that for something planned with Scourge pre-Penders (somehow doubt that, I don't think he was hired yet?) or its official because he works for Archie :p

Those glasses look even more implausible in 3D.

EDIT: Gotta say that toon render for possessed Amy actually looks kinda cool.

This post has been edited by Chimera: 15 June 2015 - 05:58 PM

[RenyNoise]

Just read the Battles Issue, it was a really fun read because of all the action. 3 battles featuring 3 diverse groups of characters, this was awesome.

[Tylinos]

Chimera, on 15 June 2015 - 05:57 PM, said:

Scourge, eh? Wonder why that's labeled "official" unless he used that for something planned with Scourge pre-Penders (somehow doubt that, I don't think he was hired yet?) or its official because he works for Archie :p

It was supposed to be used on the cover of the cancelled Best of Sonic the Hedgehog: Rivals book.

This post has been edited by Tylinos: 17 June 2015 - 10:03 PM

[JaxTH]

Tylinos, on 17 June 2015 - 10:03 PM, said:

It was supposed to be used on the cover of the cancelled Best of Sonic the Hedgehog: Rivals book.

Speaking of canceled books, were the remaining Knuckles Archives ever said to be scrapped?

[Tylinos]

JaxTH, on 17 June 2015 - 10:41 PM, said:

Tylinos, on 17 June 2015 - 10:03 PM, said:

It was supposed to be used on the cover of the cancelled Best of Sonic the Hedgehog: Rivals book.

Speaking of canceled books, were the remaining Knuckles Archives ever said to be scrapped?

Nothing official, but it seems pretty strongly implied.

[BlackHole]

This had better not include leg days...