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Published: 2016-10-17 15:50:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 266255; Favourites: 2080; Downloads: 295
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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
glitcher In reply to ??? [2016-10-18 08:25:00 +0000 UTC]
But there were the Forty Fathom Freedom Fighters.
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granddragoonknight In reply to glitcher [2016-10-18 12:42:03 +0000 UTC]
they dont count due to them only making a small percent of the oceans populace
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ZentrixStudios In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 22:19:32 +0000 UTC]
Welp, just like with anticipation for each episode of Sonic Boom Season 2. Looks like Glitcher has given me hope for a continuation for Pre-Genesis Archie Sonic. Thank you, and you deserve all the cookies. No really, the cookie store is all yours. You earned it!
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glitcher In reply to ZentrixStudios [2016-10-17 22:30:24 +0000 UTC]
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calculusmaster In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 21:29:43 +0000 UTC]
Oh this is going to be BIG. Can't wait!
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superiorspider-pup45 In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 21:28:32 +0000 UTC]
Awesome! Can't wait for it!
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Little-Endian [2016-10-17 21:15:04 +0000 UTC]
AWESOME !!!!
Cette couverture est absolument magnifique ! J'ai hâte d'être lundi prochain
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Toni-the-Mink In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 21:14:51 +0000 UTC]
Awesome job with the cover! It could pass for legit Archie!
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RedBlueIsCool [2016-10-17 19:54:57 +0000 UTC]
Bravo, dude, I'd say this cover more than compares to the artwork of Spaz.
Can't argue with your "do it myself" mindset.
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PickleApotheosis In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 19:46:54 +0000 UTC]
meh, I like the reboot but whatever, excited to see what you come up with.
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VioletWhirlwind [2016-10-17 19:38:29 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow, this is awesome! Can't wait! (Well, I can, but...hopefully you know what I mean.) <3
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Dexter01992 In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 19:35:52 +0000 UTC]
Oh-ho, this is gonna be very interesting!
Looking forward for seeing it! :3
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Shira-hedgie In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 19:21:55 +0000 UTC]
Oh my f*ckin' damn....that looks gorgeous.......... waiting for more !
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glitcher In reply to Shira-hedgie [2016-10-17 19:27:27 +0000 UTC]
High praise coming from you. I'm sure you could do just as well.
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Shira-hedgie In reply to glitcher [2016-10-17 20:25:07 +0000 UTC]
Honestly i'm not sure, this is GORGEOUS level of coloring !
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glitcher In reply to Shira-hedgie [2016-10-17 22:24:30 +0000 UTC]
That reminds me, have you made any recent progress on your own comic?
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Shira-hedgie In reply to glitcher [2016-10-17 22:37:42 +0000 UTC]
I've let it down. Because the script part is horribly difficult and still can't figure out something at least "good"...
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glitcher In reply to Shira-hedgie [2016-10-18 19:23:11 +0000 UTC]
That's too bad. Just remember that I still have an opening if you want to work on a Sonic comic....
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Shira-hedgie In reply to glitcher [2016-10-18 19:49:14 +0000 UTC]
I remember Thank you so much, I'm reaaaally eager to see yours !!
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IronWolf85 In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 19:11:31 +0000 UTC]
I can't wait to see it, and someday I'll be rich enough to buy a comic page or two!
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maxim-bmx In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 18:40:26 +0000 UTC]
Ha-ha, ye-e-a-a-h! So, we will wait it!
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Arineange In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:51:02 +0000 UTC]
The comic is surely as cool and awesome as the cover ! I can't get used to how everything changed when the genesis happened. I'm gonna love Sonic Retold
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DoJayMi In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:46:01 +0000 UTC]
Oh good. I was getting tired of waiting for someone to finally do this. XP I would have done something like this myself, but regrettably I lack the skills and the time to do so.
Thanks for giving the original continuity a second chance.
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AlexTJ10 In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:27:50 +0000 UTC]
Perfect But too bad Sally will be again Mecha Sally :c And only thing what i like in reboot is new Egg Bosses
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Arkus0 In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:23:04 +0000 UTC]
Sounds like an awesome idea. Though I actually like the new reboot to be honest.
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Moon-Phantom In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:20:19 +0000 UTC]
Most impressive
Will look forward to more
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pulmonox In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:16:16 +0000 UTC]
Hmmm... is this gonna get a certain Penders all up in your case?
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pulmonox In reply to glitcher [2016-10-18 21:14:10 +0000 UTC]
Hmm, well, that's encouraging I suppose. Alright, Glitch, call me intrigued. Here's the thing though... I've never really kept up with the Sonic comics... how difficult is it going to be to follow your webcomic without that basis?
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glitcher In reply to pulmonox [2016-10-20 00:26:10 +0000 UTC]
A fair question. This comic is effectively a continuation of the old continuity, so those familiar with previous event will derive the most enjoyment. However, I'll try to keep it accessible to newer readers and post notes if details from an older issue are important to the plot. If you can, I also suggest you read Sonic #243 before getting started. You'll see why....
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pulmonox In reply to glitcher [2016-10-25 21:06:57 +0000 UTC]
I have no idea where to find the comics, and I can't really go about buying them right now. I guess I'll just have to do my best to catch up. Maybe there's a wiki to review...
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maniackiller013 In reply to glitcher [2016-10-17 19:48:00 +0000 UTC]
Well you haven't put the copyright in for Penders characters on your cover yet. Best to do that before you get a troll.
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OmegaMorph In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 17:12:11 +0000 UTC]
Feeling something triumphant with a sense of revival in my head as I look at this. Like maybe the first Jojo opening for example.
Also~, who's that behind Mecha Sally?
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glitcher In reply to OmegaMorph [2016-10-17 19:41:17 +0000 UTC]
The 'ghost in the machine' maybe...?
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AlphamonOuryuuken In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 16:39:54 +0000 UTC]
While I can't say I'm displeased by the reboot erasing several characters, I'm not opposed to the new continuity and the Worlds Collide and Worlds Unite crossovers... I thought it was pretty cool... and the fact that they're still pulling through despite that is impressive considering they've manege to make new continuities to fit in with the gameverse while either re-introducing old characters or giving the world more lore.
That being said, I look forwards to where this comic goes!
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glitcher In reply to AlphamonOuryuuken [2016-10-17 17:00:12 +0000 UTC]
Archie is pulling through.... barely. Sales have plummeted by 70% after the reboot as readers left in droves following a noticeable decline in interest. I think it's safe to say that the majority of the fandom prefers the old continuity.
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Beau-Skunk In reply to glitcher [2017-07-06 04:21:24 +0000 UTC]
Where do you get those "70%" figures from? From what I hear Sonic is still one of Archie's most popular series, even after the controversial reboot. (And the reason the comics are apparently in "limbo" now are due to licensing issues, not sales issues.)
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glitcher In reply to Beau-Skunk [2017-07-16 19:13:10 +0000 UTC]
I don't have the exact URL after all this time, but I heard that 70% figure mentioned on Fans United for SatAM.
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AlphamonOuryuuken In reply to glitcher [2016-10-18 06:35:54 +0000 UTC]
And yet they're still going, 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, 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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Julayla-64 In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 16:38:55 +0000 UTC]
These pics are really well done. I wouldn't mind what others you plan one day.
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GraceBenGiven In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 16:36:53 +0000 UTC]
Oh man, I'm so pumped for this!
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Mavrickindigo In reply to ??? [2016-10-17 16:30:08 +0000 UTC]
I say that the original continuity was much more shackled than the current one. Every issue starting about around 225 was a pain to read through, as it was obvious where Ian and company had to twist and turn to tell the stories they wanted without stepping on SEGA's toes. With the new continuity, they don't have to do that anymore. It's interesting to see others go from a conceptual phase (like I did with my post 252 work) and do an actual comic out of it.
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glitcher In reply to Mavrickindigo [2016-10-17 16:57:38 +0000 UTC]
Seriously? If anything, the new continuity is an order of magnitude more restricted by Sega. No family ties, no romance, no kid Sonic, no other echidnas..... How is Archie supposed to tell a story "without stepping on SEGA's toes" when so many rules impede them?
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