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Description Come one, come all! Here it is at long last, the ‘secret project’ you’ve all been waiting for is..... *drum roll*..... a new Sonic webcomic! *fanfare.... church bells ring*

As you’ve probably guessed by now, this comic is a continuation of the original Sonic the Hedgehog comics before the “Worlds Collide” crossover. For a lot of you, this is a long time coming. Many readers can testify that the quality of Sonic comics has plunged narratively and (to some extent) artistically ever since the infamous reboot that wiped out most of the beloved characters inhabiting Mobius. It was an event from which the series never fully recovered, shackled by Sega’s mandates to make the story as bland and emotionally sterile as possible. To me, the final straw was the “Worlds Unite” crossover - intended purely as a marketing device in spite of a creative void. That’s when I got the idea for this story. I told myself one thing:

“If I want Sonic done right, I’ll just have to do it myself!”

So this is the result! I started working on the script back in September 2015. I wanted to write several issues in advance so that I have time to evaluate the narrative structure and make sure that themes and plot points are introduced early enough. (It was also during this time that I learned of the fan group Archie Sonic Online and their attempt to create a similar webcomic, but they’re following a different route for their story and we haven’t shared ideas.) Once I was assured of my script’s integrity, I started drawing the first issue in February. It’s been a difficult and exhausting year working on this in secret - especially since I didn’t have much personal art to share on my gallery during the interim - but I hope you find the wait worthwhile.

The main cover featured here was only completed last weekend. I wanted to gain more EXP drawing the pages before tackling something this complex. I’m a big fan of Drew Struzan’s artwork and I strived to paint my cover in the same style as his movie posters. (Coincidentally, my favourite Sonic cover is from issue #114, which is a parody of Struzan’s “Attack of the Clones” poster.) The Sonic comics are reputed for some memorable covers - mostly from Pat Spaz - so I wanted to do mine justice if I intend to continue the series during its heyday. I hope this conveys the scope and energy of the story and the first step towards rejuvenating the series with the depth, grit and heart it once had.

So here’s the schedule: Next Monday I’ll post the intro page + issue #1 cover, then I’ll upload one page every Monday thereafter.
Weekly updates gives me time to draw the next issue so that you don’t have to wait too long for its release. So stick around! This webcomic is a labour of love for one of my favourite comic series and an attempt to provide closure to longtime readers who want to see the loose ends of the original continuity tied up. What happened to Mecha Sally? What’s going on with the echidnas? Where did Bunnie go? How will the Freedom Fighters deal with Naugus and that mutated Tails Doll? All of these questions will be answered in “Sonic Retold”! Enjoy the read!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to contact Dreamworks about the film rights....


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Comments: 297

TheDarkpokeone In reply to ??? [2017-04-01 22:38:53 +0000 UTC]

Got it shall be good Lord Popo.

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OzGuyJSRL In reply to TheDarkpokeone [2017-04-02 04:10:26 +0000 UTC]

Pecking Order.

When you think about it, it's surprising no-one has really tried to make a good Sonic musical (I said good, Underground fans).

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TheDarkpokeone In reply to OzGuyJSRL [2017-04-02 20:43:43 +0000 UTC]

lol yep I know the pecking order and I following it mighty Lord Popo.

that is true but I know it would be good.

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OzGuyJSRL In reply to TheDarkpokeone [2017-04-02 21:26:18 +0000 UTC]

How. You haven't even read it.

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TheDarkpokeone In reply to OzGuyJSRL [2017-04-03 10:06:20 +0000 UTC]

I haven't I just have a good feeling that it will be good.

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OzGuyJSRL In reply to TheDarkpokeone [2017-04-03 21:41:49 +0000 UTC]

You don't even know me and you think it will be good.
That's encouraging.

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TheDarkpokeone In reply to OzGuyJSRL [2017-04-04 00:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Yes I do I always like to have a good feeling and want to help boost other people, so I have a good feeling that it shall be sweet, just take your time and believe that you can do it.

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OzGuyJSRL In reply to OzGuyJSRL [2017-04-03 21:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Oh, BTW, SLAGIATT stands for Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time

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Everyman117 [2017-03-05 03:31:39 +0000 UTC]

Huh, I've kinda got my own Sonic retelling going on in fanfic form, kinda based on the same sentiments.  I'll have to take a look at this.

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cyberhare [2017-02-27 23:19:58 +0000 UTC]

Bee-YOOtiful! Struzan posters are the bomb diggity, and you did a great job emulating his style!

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KnightOfGames [2017-02-13 14:15:17 +0000 UTC]

What an amazing poster!!!!!!

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Novarose18 [2017-01-29 23:31:35 +0000 UTC]

I already like this better!

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EonSquirrel [2017-01-10 15:10:46 +0000 UTC]

I love this idea! Rest assured, I will be reading this comic with great interest. I loved where the old continuity got to before the reboot, and I'm hopeful that this will be a worthy continuation.

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Legoranger In reply to ??? [2017-01-07 08:23:12 +0000 UTC]

I love it, you changer my opinion on the sonic fandom, sort of, but still, its awesome! The star wars look makes me smile.

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turkey18eye [2016-12-27 14:24:29 +0000 UTC]

finally someone decide to make a continuation of sonic the hedgehog comic when naugus become king i mean come on now i can't believe those archie decide to make sonic jump out on his original world instead of defending it, there are some unfinish bussiness sonic haven't to save yet,sally is still robotized,bunnie is still missing, antoine is still on coma,and naugus is still king, what the heg archie,when will sonic decide to return to his own world so that he can finally save his own friend,because of that i haven't read sonic comic this whole entire month

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AlphamonOuryuuken In reply to turkey18eye [2017-01-14 10:00:18 +0000 UTC]

Sonic hasn't been sent to another world, his whole world has been completely rewritten.

You have to remember that the Penders lawsuit was what brought on the reboot in the first place since he had the rights to most of the important characters and story arcs.

At the point it was either reboot the series and give it a similar-yet-new continuity, end it completely with a half-assed epilogue, or go on with the cast outright ignoring unfinished plots, which would probably cause an even bigger fan-backlash considering it would be majorly out-of-character for them.

I'll be honest, I'm gonna miss characters like Scourge, Shard, Julie-Su, and the Secret Freedom Fighters an many others, but I respect the fact that they've kept moving forward and added new material to make up for what was lost, they even went out of their way to integrate elements from the past games into certain characters backstories, and given certain characters cool new redesigns (I absolutely LOVE Dulcy's new look!).

Bottom line; we've lost a lot during the reboot, but little by little we're getting more material that's just as good.

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turkey18eye In reply to AlphamonOuryuuken [2017-01-14 22:44:00 +0000 UTC]

      but still i wish they didn't have to do that,i mean i just wan't to see how they will get the kingdom back
      and i'm kinda curious to where is bunnie went and how will they ever bring sally back to her normal form
       and will our hero antoine ever wake up from jis slumber of coma plus those characterthat you mention i miss them
p.s i know the world was rewritten cause i read the mobius enclopedia,i was gonna retyping it but it was to late

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sonicfan0777 In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 03:50:28 +0000 UTC]

omg looks cool! it reminds me of the star wars cover!

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Shadowknight132 [2016-12-09 12:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Is it just me or am I getting a Star Wars vibe from this

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glitcher In reply to Shadowknight132 [2016-12-09 13:48:48 +0000 UTC]

Did you read the comment below yours?

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Shadowknight132 In reply to glitcher [2016-12-10 02:28:24 +0000 UTC]

Probably not

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SmithyGCN In reply to ??? [2016-11-27 04:02:03 +0000 UTC]

While I see Ian as a much better writer than Penders, I'm sad to say the the mandates by Sega dragged him down. What is UP with those mandates anyway? Sonic and Sally can't be a couple!? Oh, sure, Sega, make the story bereft of any emotions outside of snide and snarky. I mean, there was too much of it under Penders, but now it's completely gone.
I love this cover. Something screams Star Wars about it. I am looking forward to your story. May not be official, but it would be good to see the old continuity again.

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gamerfithteen [2016-11-24 05:49:57 +0000 UTC]

😱 AWSOMENESS

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Retro7 [2016-11-14 22:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Gotta admit, that's fantastic work dude.

Despite the...setback that happened in the comic. I honestly do look forward to what the new universe holds once the writer can finally be free of mandated game adaptations. It has shades of a interesting world in it truth be told.

Now don't hold a gun to my head, It's just my opinion. I loved the original universe as well and was disappointed a good chunk of the characters had to be cast out, especially the few that weren't even on Penders roster and could've easily have their histories re-written. But the great thing about that is that the fanbase can pick up the slack.  So I look forward to whatcha have for us.  
In any case, keep up the good work. ^_^

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ShannonAllAround [2016-11-14 09:41:59 +0000 UTC]

I just noticed that you put SHARD ON THE COVER. He is my favorite character ever and I'm so excited to see what you do with him! Just curious, do you plan on expanding the hinted-at romance between him and Nicole at all? Thanks! 

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glitcher In reply to ShannonAllAround [2016-11-14 12:43:28 +0000 UTC]

Wankers-Cramp recently asked me if I was going to develop a relationship between Tails and Nicole. How do I keep both of you happy?

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ShannonAllAround [2016-11-08 05:57:35 +0000 UTC]

AHHHHHH OH MY GOSH so excited!!!!!  

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EmperorMinilla In reply to ??? [2016-11-04 09:47:04 +0000 UTC]

SEGA should just hire you based on this alone

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TheSwordLegion In reply to EmperorMinilla [2016-12-20 19:39:49 +0000 UTC]

I hope Glitcher never has to operate under their constraints.

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EmperorMinilla In reply to TheSwordLegion [2016-12-20 21:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Oh... in that case, maybe it might not be the best idea.

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TheSwordLegion In reply to EmperorMinilla [2016-12-20 22:02:23 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. XD

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Faithfeather [2016-10-29 01:53:24 +0000 UTC]

holy crap o.o this is amazing

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IntelNacho In reply to ??? [2016-10-26 22:31:24 +0000 UTC]

Very impressive

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PJToon75 In reply to ??? [2016-10-26 01:40:45 +0000 UTC]

This looks so awesome! I 💙Sonic the Hedgehog, and this looks way past cool! Excellent work!

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DaddlerProwers In reply to ??? [2016-10-24 22:48:04 +0000 UTC]

This looks amazing!

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Afroman105 In reply to ??? [2016-10-24 18:16:14 +0000 UTC]

This cover is beautiful and it's wonderful to see the old prime universe again.

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JD-Illustrates [2016-10-24 15:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh gosh, I just noticed Shard up there. My friend is gonna flip! 😄

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Galaxynite In reply to JD-Illustrates [2016-10-24 23:28:08 +0000 UTC]

Would you believe me if I told you that he was the first character that I noticed? XD

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JD-Illustrates In reply to Galaxynite [2016-10-25 01:32:37 +0000 UTC]

NO I WOULDN'T YOU LI--

Yes, Gra.


 

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glitcher In reply to JD-Illustrates [2016-10-24 16:38:40 +0000 UTC]

He's the smallest character, but it's better than nothing. I have good things planned for Shard...

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JD-Illustrates In reply to glitcher [2016-10-24 16:47:25 +0000 UTC]

I have high hopes! *Violently glances at Nicole.*

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Flordeoro In reply to ??? [2016-10-24 05:51:47 +0000 UTC]

Just one day for the great day! The good thing is than I just have to count 7 days... the bad is than i cant use a christmass calendar (goodbye chocolates...)

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Jason-Riku-San In reply to ??? [2016-10-23 15:07:19 +0000 UTC]

Hey, glitcher , I had an idea similar to this, except it would have been a REBOOT. But I scrapped the reboot in favor of Fated Bloodlines.

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glitcher In reply to Jason-Riku-San [2016-10-24 03:12:03 +0000 UTC]

I think the term 'reboot' is a dirty word among some Sonic fans.

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Jason-Riku-San In reply to glitcher [2016-10-24 03:16:54 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. It really isn't accepted among some Sonic fans. So, I won't be doing a flat-out... You know what... I'll be doing my own fanfiction.

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MasterFusion [2016-10-23 09:06:40 +0000 UTC]

Okay then, I hope you'll be able to undo all the stupidity that has happened during the Mecha Sally saga and deliver to us some epic stories in the meantime.

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penguin04 [2016-10-22 03:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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Q99 In reply to ??? [2016-10-21 01:41:55 +0000 UTC]

-Many readers can testify that the quality of Sonic comics has plunged narratively and (to some extent) artistically ever since the infamous reboot that wiped out most of the beloved characters inhabiting Mobius. It was an event from which the series never fully recovered, shackled by Sega’s mandates to make the story as bland and emotionally sterile as possible.-

I still have fun with it, but yea... the 'fix the world' plot took forever and it doesn't have the emotional interplaying threads that Flynn's pre-reboot did... well, at least not yet.

I look forward to your take!

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Blayaden In reply to ??? [2016-10-20 21:00:12 +0000 UTC]

All I can say is best of luck.

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HeroXeus12 In reply to ??? [2016-10-19 23:56:16 +0000 UTC]

YAAAAAS! I was so sad when they rebooted it, and now I get to see what happens (even though it's not official) :'D

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