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Here's the final page of the first issue! What does Albion's loss mean in the grand scheme when Eggman has the Genesis Wave up his sleeve?
Yes, I'm still keeping that master plan in the comic, only things may play out differently this time... 
Do you readers expect to see major changes to Mobius? Will Sonic team up with Mega Man again? How will Mecha Sally factor into this? I've also enabled the "Request Critique" function for this page if you want to review the issue as a whole. I'd love to know what you think.CREATOR'S NOTES:
So now that the first issue is complete, let me give you some general notes. First, let me thank all of you who have stuck with the comic so far. While it took months to draw, I wrote this issue in only one day. I was pumped for this project and had the basic layout already planned in my head. The purpose of this issue was to introduce Team Fighters and the echidnas while wrapping up Endangered Species. Although ES was originally planned as a four-issue story, I disapproved of the concept to begin with. To me it just seemed like another unnecessary obstacle in Sonic's mission to retrieve Sally and I wanted to get it out of the way as quickly as possible. So while 19 pages might seem a bit short to liberate Albion, it's only because I was eager to steer the story back on track and move forward on the main quest. If you prefer a longer redaction of Endangered Species, Archie Sonic Online are currently working on an extended cut. Having said that, there's plenty still to do in Albion, and Knuckles has his part to play yet...
I've had a blast making Sonic Retold so far. I feel like I'm at my best when drawing this comic and my enthusiasm for more pages is strong. Production on the second issue is currently underway, but the truth is that things have been slow for one simple reason: I'm short on cash.
Low funds means that I spend more time making a hard living than drawing the comic, which really bums me out. However, you can change that. I set up a Patreon page for readers who want to support this comic and expedite its development.THE MORE PLEDGES I RECEIVE ON PATREON, THE SOONER I WILL BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE NEXT ISSUE!
I really want to get Sonic Retold #2 out as soon as possible, but with my low income it will be months before that happens. However, I want to give a major shout-out to LundenOtter for committing a whopping $100 a month to my Patreon - far in excessive of the highest reward tier!
I can't thank him enough for that and it will help shorten the interval between issues. I hope others will consider donating; there are plenty of rewards on offer if you do, including writing an Off-Panel strip at the end of each issue! 
So with that said, thanks for reading Sonic Retold, and I hope you stick around while I work on the next part. Let's do it to it!VERSION EN ESPAÑOL
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Comments: 141
Thanks for your support, Ebiki! Every little bit helps.
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Hey I have an idea
You could use the Furious 7 poster as the cover for the next issue replacing the fast and furious crew with the freedom fighters.
It's just a suggestion if you don't use it I won't be angry.
Great job on the comic.
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I already have the cover planned for Sonic Retold #2, but thanks for the idea anyway.
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Seems Lien-da didn't realize the full scope of what she was getting herself into, and what Eggman planned.
I don't have a full critique for you on this one, but I will say that Eggy's got a really dramatic, diabolical moment here, but his pose seems to be lacking the energy of motion or movement to really drive home the impact. Though Lien-da's face registers a decent amount of shock and horror, and the ominous Sally in the foreground is a nice touch.
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Go Mecha Sally.
Ironically, if Eggman created a world of robians, I wonder if he'd be a loving god to his metal worshippers having gotten what he wanted.
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I think Eggman already believes he's a god within his own empire.
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I noticed on your Patron page that you have posted preview pages for issue#2 does that mean you will be releasing it on Devianart?
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When it's ready, Sonic Retold #2 will definitely be uploaded on DeviantArt.
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One chapter already? Time sure flies. But yeah I wish you luck on getting some funds in.
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Well, you know what happened to the echidnas after the Genesis Wave...
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Such a shame, the world feels so empty without them.
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I agree Thanks Ken Penders!
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Indeed, may that man and his stupid Lara-su chronicles crash and burn.
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Yeah his stupid lawsuit ruined the comic
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It sure did. Hell, the comic isn't even updating anymore. looks like it killed it too.
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No. To be perfectly honest, I'm a bit behind. I somehow ended up missing the first few issues after the Genesis Wave (the one Eggman screwed up on Super Sonic, I mean).
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Threatening as all get out. Top marks.
That look on her face. Would this be that moment in nature when the predator meets the apex predator?
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Will the Genesis Wave happen in your continuity or will we see our old friends remain once again?
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i hope this time they destroy that machine , and again you draw Lien-Da incredibly awesome !
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Thanks! I like the way she came out here too. I only ever used one reference image for her face: the variant cover for Sonic #225 . Her expression on it is all but identical to the previous page .
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EVERYONE BIG NEWS ARCHIE'S SONIC THE HEDGEHOG COMICS HAVE BEEN CANCELED!!!!!!!!!!!
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Also old news. We've known this for a while now.
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Oh and this is what happens when you don't read the news often.
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i see and you are very welcome !
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This first issue is extremely well done. Keep in mind that I'm someone who hasn't really followed the comics in general (and given the uncertain fate of the actual series it's probably for sadly good reason at this point), but I'm absolutely thrilled with what you've done so far. I can't promise being able to support you on Patreon, but I absolutely will if I can. Amazing job on this whole thing.
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(Zia Pearce here)
All I can say is oh... my... God. This is too amazing for words. The art, the construction, everything is just beautifully handed out. I see no faults whatsoever; it generally looks like an Archie comic. This is what should have happened. The time and effort you put into this is ASTOUNDING. You honestly should work for Archie (but I guess you kinda don't want to since of how they are now).
I wish I could support you with everything, but sadly I'm quiet poor. Otherwise I would have given you like so much money ;-; You deserve all this support!
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OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, I'm working on a critique, but those things are hard since they take an intense amount of analysis (and I don't always have the brain power for it), so it might take a while. As a regular comment, this is a nice place to end the issue. One conflict resolved (for the most part) and a nice lead-up to the next issue that dangles the possibilities in front of us without revealing too much.
You're seriously going to kill all the curiosity in me if you really go through with the Megaman crossover. I doubt you will (I suspect you like taunting us), but my secret hope is that the threat of using the Genesis Wave is as far as this will go. If Remington comes out of nowhere and does a little kamikaze act to prevent it from taking place, I will definitely cheer.
A minor note I'd like to bring up just because I've never actually seen anyone deal with the idea... If Bunnie gets Legionized (which I don't think would have happened for reasons I will leave out for now) are you going to use her original design? Seems a waste... I mean, why in the world would the writers make her all-flesh only to turn around and put her exactly back the way she was before? Not that you would have to go by anything they would or wouldn't do, but it feels self-defeating to reuse the old design. Not like I'm trying to be weird or anything, but if I was her, I'd definitely request that any machinery stay away from my womanly parts. I always wondered how she and Antoine fulfilled their marital duties if she was physically incapable of certain activities.
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Thanks for the feedback, JanikaCheetah. 
And don't worry, you won't be disappointed by the inclusion of the Genesis Wave. Trust me.
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One other thing... I really got no sense of how many Legionnaires escaped. We only saw Lien-Da leave in her shuttle, though she instructed Gae-Na to get out too. And how do the Albion echidnas intend to keep a bunch of captives who have possibly dangerous cybernetic parts? Can't exactly keep them imprisoned forever.
(I don't know why you featured my comment. It wasn't even very good.)
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I featured your comment because I appreciate the fact that not only do you express your opinion on the current pages, but you share your thoughts on how you anticipate the rest of the story will play out. It's feedback like this that tells me the comic is stirring your imagination, which is the best kind of compliment I can receive. 
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Quick question are you going to use the story ideas from Ian Flynn's "Lost Hedgehog Tales" and/or the events mentioned/leading up to "25 Years Later"?
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There's not much information to glean from LHT in the first place, since only an introductory chapter was released. As for MXYL, that's too far into the future to take into account...
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Wow, this is really something beyond anything, reading all the pages and seeing how things continue is truly something that no words can describe, infact if I was to say how good this was in one word I couldn't as there are no words to say how good it is, just look at the comic, read it and see how every character, every panel, every bit of detail and how true this is, I mean this is pro level and I am stunned.
I look forward to seeing more of this, this is truly exciting.
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I think this was pretty good. I didn't really care for the endangered species thing but I'm glad you gave us this 19 page intro.
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With that face on her, I hope Lien-Da gets a reformation character arc.
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OK, so you are doing this in "issue" format. I thought you were going to do every story line without breaks. Glad to know this one isn't finished yet. I would've been like "where's the rest of it?". So far, I think this is a good continuation. However, the whole death of Komi-Ko thing kinda bothers me. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind having characters being killed off in a comic. But the gruesome way in which it was done seems a bit too dark in matching the tone of the original comic. Obviously, I'm ok with your continuation ignoring the old mandates placed on the original because they were mainly pointless and hampering towards good-storytelling. Let me put it this way. The Sonic comic, while enjoyed by people of all ages, was mainly made for the younger crowd. Would you want your kid reading a comic with something that dark in it, especially when it doesn't seem to mash up with the rest of it. Just saying, you might want to watch how dark you make this thing. Either way, I look forward to your future writing.
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LOL! Don't forget the Egg Grape plot. That seriously gave me nightmares for something that should be a nice child-geared comic.
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Frankly, I'm surprised Eggman would be sadistic enough to build something like that.
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Definitely a shocker. I think there might have been a backlash from horrified readers (and probably their parents, in the case of the younger audience) that resulted in the Archie team deciding not to go such a graphic, sickening route anymore.
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I wouldn't blame them.
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A lot of readers mentioned how dark that scene was. I believe a comic can display an edgier tone while remaining appropriate for all ages. You'll notice that I've refrained from including any profanity, graphic violence or other adult themes, which is in keeping with the suitability of the comics. Legionization is an established concept, and we've seen this sort of techno-organic surgery in previous issues, such as Bunnie's assimilation in Sonic #152. If the scene appears dark here, it's only because Sonic comics have lost their grit today. I feel like a poignant death scene is an effective way of showing how a comic can be mature without being unfit for young readers.
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I understand what you're saying. Like I said, I'm OK with characters getting killed off. Still, this seems a bit off to me for a few reasons. For one thing, it doesn't seem like we got to know Komi-Ko well enough. I can probably count her number of appearances on one finger, most of which were non-speaking. To make people feel more sadness for her loss, it might have made sense to have Remington find her alive and then, during a counterattack by Eggman's forces, she gets killed in the crossfire. That would've given us an emotional death scene without the disturbing imagery of what you wrote. Also, the circumstances of her death don't seem to hold up. Eggman already had perfectly good legionization techniques. Why would he change them? And why would they forcefully do it on her? From what I remember, there were a fair number of minions who would've volunteered for it. And why would they keep her conscious during the operation? That's pretty much asking for it to go wrong right there. It looks like they did the operation with the direct intent of harming the patient; essentially medical torture. In spite of the things she's done, I can't imagine Lien-Da doing something like this against someone who she didn't feel had personally wronged her. I could see her wanting to perform such an operation on Knuckles or Julie-Su or even Remington, but not some random echidna woman she probably didn't even know. Above all, I still can't conceive that, even at their darkest, Archie Comics would've put something like this in. It feels too much like you killed off a character just to get a rise out of the audience. Your comic is essentially meant to be a continuation of theirs before the reboot, without the mandates. That being said, you need to ask yourself something when writing this thing: even if SEGA was okay with it, is this something Archie Comics would do? Still, if there's too much backlash against it, I suppose you can always bring her back. Characters that die in comics don't necessarily stay that way. In this case it would be easy. You could just write that she hadn't really died, but that her consciousness had gone into a dormant state due to the shock. Having dark moments in a story can do well for development, dark for darkness' sake can be detrimental. Anyway, this is just how I see it. I still think you're doing a good job for the most part, and look forward to seeing future issues. I just hope you don't plan to kill off characters left and right.
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Fair points. I would compare Komi-Ko's death to that of Théodred in The Lord of the Rings. He's a character who was already a casualty of war upon introduction, but the emotion of his death is less about Théodred himself and more about the effect it has on his loved ones. That's what I'm going for here. Even if you don't remember Komi-Ko, you can clearly see how distraught Remington is over her loss and feel more sympathy for him in this scene. Besides, I don't see how featuring Komi-Ko getting shot to death is less disturbing than finding her already dead. Wouldn't that be even darker?
Concerning the surgery itself, I picture that extensive mechanical prosthetics would be similar to how Logan became Weapon X. In the comics, he wasn't fully sedated because the surgeons needed to map the neural activity from the brain to the claws. In Komi-Ko's case, readers assume that the screams were heard during the operation itself, but it could also have happened during brief revivals where the surgeons needed to test the integrity of the nervous system. This probably led to cardiac arrest. I wouldn't underestimate Lien-Da's involvement in it either. Any woman capable or murdering her own father wouldn't balk at experimenting on a stranger - especially if she thought it would provide a method for more extensive Legionization, which is what I wanted to convey here.
At the end of the day, Komi-Ko is gone. I'm not going to cheapen her death with a miraculous return, because I'm more concerned about how Remington will move forward from here. If you feel like I'm treading where Archie dare not, I'll take that as a compliment. It's a surefire sign that I'm not constrained by the sanitized tone of the comics and can feature poignant scenes that are lacking in today's issues. It may not be what Archie does, but I believe this is what Archie needs.
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