Looks like there’s going to be some romantic trouble on the horizon in the Archie Sonic world, as the lead story in the upcoming Sonic Issue #120 focuses on love-struck Mina the Mongoose and her attempts to join the Freedom Fighters. She has a thing for Sonic, you see, so time will tell if this is just a phase she’s going through or if something more will happen from it. Full solicitation below.
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Turns out there might be another Sonic animation in the works on top of the one SEGA is already apparently producing. And it could be an Archie-influenced production! Sonic comic artist and writer Ken Penders revealed that he has been in talks with animators about making a Knuckles comic-based series.
Continue reading Ken Penders In Talks to Produce Archie Sonic-Based Animation
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Two Archie Sonic releases in one month? Say it ain’t so! Well it’s true! Your US-based comic book shop should have a copy of Sonic #116 from today, so head down there and grab yourself a copy. According to Sonic HQ, Archie has also re-released a number of specials from today too. See below for the list.
Continue reading Archie Sonic #116 and Select Special Re-Issues Hit Store Shelves
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The solicitation for Archie Sonic issue #119 has been published, and sees Sonic and Tails working together to stop a monstrous-sized Cater Killer from terrorising Mobian Village. Bunnie Rabbot also gets some love in this issue, as does Rotor in a side-strip that explores the origins of Nicole.
Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #119
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Last month, Archie writer Ken Penders revealed in a chat that his Knuckles storyline might be curtailed as he was told to take the echidna back to his “pre-series appearance” and canon. That seems to have ruffled a few feathers in the US Archie fanbase, so Sonic editor Justin Gabrie has taken a few minutes to respond to the feedback.
Continue reading Archie Sonic Editor Clarifies Knuckles ‘Reset’ Comments
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It’s that time of the month again folks – that’s right, New Comic Day! The latest issue of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog, issue #115, is now available to purchase from all good comic book stores in the US.
Continue reading Archie Sonic #115 is Out Now, Go Buy It
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Archie Comics writer and artist Ken Penders has just wrapped up his latest chat with the fan community, and as usual has been rather candid about upcoming story arcs – as well as what-could-have-beens. Not only is Kragok’s son’s identity revealed, but Penders also talks about a rejected pitch to write a Sonic vs Mario satire, opines on what he would do with the Sonic storyline and opens up about the direction of Knuckles after issue #125.
Continue reading Penders Reveals Kragok’s Son, Sonic Dating Someone Else, Mario and Knuckles 20 Years Later
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Fancy seeing some mammoths? Well, with the latest edition of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic book, you totally can! Issue #114 hits store shelves today, and features three action-packed stories for your delectation – all with a cool Star Wars-inspired cover.
Continue reading Hit The Comic Stores, Sonic #114 is Out Today
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Collectors of the US Archie Sonic comic – pay attention! Writer and artist Ken Penders has announced that he will be selling the remainder of older covers that he has in his inventory. But you had better be quick, as there are only a few copies left to grab from the first 100 issues.
Continue reading Ken Penders Selling Last Remaining Stock of Classic Archie Covers
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Sonic gets to face-off against Eggman once again in Archie Comics issue #118! Following the dastardly doctor’s plot to download himself (and Snively) into new bodies, the two villains turn their attention on to the blue blur and his sidekick Tails. Two other stories feature in this issue, according to the solicitation, including the continuation of Knuckles’ story. Read on to learn more.
Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #118
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A quick note to remind you all that the latest Archie Sonic comic – issue #113 – is out now in US shops. Collectors of the long-running blue blur book should rush out now to pick up a copy. If you get yours delivered, it’s probably already arrived by now!
Continue reading Archie Sonic #113 is Out Now in Stores
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If you plan on hitting San Diego Comic Con this year, chances are you could run into Archie Sonic comic writer and artist Ken Penders! The author has announced that he will be running a table at the event along with Dawn Best, as well as potentially selling sketches and back issues while stocks last.
Continue reading Ken Penders to Attend San Diego Comic Con 2002
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Sonic faces a blast from the past in Sonic the Hedgehog Issue #117, as a childhood friend returns to Knothole and ends up causing trouble. Robotnik and Snively also get their own side story, and Knuckles’ seemingly-endless ‘Ultimate Power’ arc continues as well. Check out the details, and cover, in the new solicitation below.
Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #117
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We last talked about it back in March, but Archie Sonic Issue #112 is reportedly out now on US store shelves. You can pick it up at your local comic book store in person, or if you like getting these sorts of things by post, it’ll no doubt arrive today or sometime soon. Continue reading Reminder: Sonic the Hedgehog #112 Is Out Now
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Solicitations for the next issue of Archie Sonic have been published, and with Issue #116 comes the inclusion of some Sonic Adventure 2 characters. Namely, Rouge the Bat, who gets into a tussle with Bunnie Rabbot during a secret mission that spans two stories! Knuckles also sees some attention in this issue, take a look below. Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #116
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We’ve had to wait a little while longer than usual for it to arrive, but the latest issue of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic – Issue #111 – is available today on store shelves. Continue reading Archie Sonic #111 Overcomes Delay, Releases Today
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Archie Comics’ Sonic author and artist, Ken Penders, is once more offering a small selection of original works on eBay. These two items in particular could be of huge interest to American Sonic fans though, as they mark two landmark moments in the comic book’s history.
Continue reading Two Iconic Archie Sonic Comic Covers Go Up For Auction on eBay
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Sonic has a dog of a day in the next issue of Archie Comics, as he encounters a genie that gives Muttski all of the blue blur’s trademark speed! Check out the details of the one-shot story – as well as the next episode of Knuckles’ arc – in this week’s comic solicitation after the jump.
Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #115
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Though SSNG isn’t officially open till next month, we all know you people are sneaking in here – so we wanted to write a story anyway! Yes, Ken Penders will be hosting a brand new chat session so Archie fans can pick his brains about any current or future storylines. Continue reading Ken Penders’s Next Live Chat Will Take Place at the End of May
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Just a quick reminder that, amidst all the rush of upcoming Archie comic news, some of them are actually getting released. We first talked about Sonic #110 back in December, but this week retailers should start putting the finished issue on their store shelves. Continue reading Reminder: Archie Sonic #110 is in Stores Now
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Solicitations for the next Archie Sonic comic has arrived, and it looks like we’ll be taking a trip back to the present (after #113’s SatAM-inspired story) with Mammoth Mogul taking centre stage once again. This guy is so intense, he takes up two stories in this issue. Check out all the details, as well as a cover preview, after the jump. Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #114
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If you’ve been inching to get yourself a piece of American Sonic Comic history, then you’re in luck – because Ken Penders is auctioning off an original art piece from Sonic issue #13 – specifically, the first ever appearance of Knuckles the Echidna.
Continue reading Ken Penders is Selling Original Art of Knuckles’ First Ever Comic Appearance
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Archie comic artist Dawn Best will be making her first appearance at the Pittsburgh Comic Con this coming weekend, according to the latest update from comic veteran Ken Penders. Continue reading Dawn Best to Attend Pittsburgh Comic Con
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It’s a good week for comics fans, because the next instalment of the Archie series is shipping from today and should hit store shelves very soon in the US. Continue reading Archie Sonic #109 Shipping This Week
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Another Sonic Archie comic preview has come in hot! And it looks like Issue #113 will hold a special place in the hearts of many SatAM fans, as Jay Oliveras and Karl Bollers dedicate an entire issue to a story inspired by the classic 1993 cartoon series. Check out all the details, as well as a cover preview, after the jump.
Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #113
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Just a quick bulletin to let you all know that, it sounds like the latest issue of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog is about to hit US store shelves, if not already on sale. We often do Comic Previews on the site, and we get way ahead of ourselves on the Issue numbers, so it feels kinda weird that after writing about Issue #108 back in December that it’ll now soon be available to buy! J. Axer makes his debut here, so be sure to check it out!
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Antoine’s heroics are put to the test in the upcoming issue #112 of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog! All part of Sonic’s plan to impress his father… isn’t that always the way? This comic preview also contains details on another Sonic side story, but no mention of the Knuckles strip yet. Check out the details below. Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #112
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Good news for Archie Comics fans, as former artist Steven Butler has revealed that he will be returning to the company to work on the Sonic the Hedgehog series once more.
Continue reading Artist Steven Butler Returning to Archie Comics’ Sonic Series
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To celebrate the 100th issue of the Sonic the Hedgehog Archie comics, SEGA’s official web portal has written up a rather nice feature about the book’s history. Did you know that originally, the Sonic comic was meant to lean more heavily on Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog than the Saturday morning Sonic cartoon (SatAM)? Continue reading SEGA Reveals Archie Comics’ AoStH Beginnings
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The circulation numbers have been published for Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic run, and they make for some interesting reading. Comparing the sales, print and return figures between 1999, 2000 and 2001 offer some decent context for the health of the series, and while the numbers show that circulation is clearly decreasing year-on-year, Archie seems to have slowed down the rate of the comic’s readership decline. Continue reading Circulation Figures Show Archie’s Sonic Comic in Decline
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We haven’t seen an awful lot of Rouge in the Archie Sonic comics, have we? That could be about to change, if a message from comic writer Karl Bollers is any indication. According to a post on Ken Penders’ message board, the Bat Girl will be making a re-appearance later this year in the mainline comics. The last time Rouge was spotted in print was during a cameo in the Sonic Adventure 2 adaptation back in Sonic #98, so this is welcome news! More on this as we get it.
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There’s an awful lot of swashbuckling and arrow-flinging action happening in the next upcoming issue of Archie Comics’ Sonic the Hedgehog: as the Sword of Acorns is under threat from a shadowy ninja clan in the main story; and the side story focuses on Rob o’ the Hedge roughing it up with the former high sheriff of Snottingham General D’Coolette. Read on for more, plus cover.
Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #111
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The latest community chat with Archie Comics artist Ken Penders has just wrapped up, and as usual it did not disappoint with the juicy teasers and details. For a start, Penders discusses more about the death of one key character in the mainline comic story (and why he wanted to go in this direction). He also hints at changes happening to the Knuckles series starting in issue #106. Read on for more (warning: potential spoilers ahead). Continue reading Ken Penders: Knuckles’ Story Will See Major Developments in Sonic #106
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It’s that time again! Archie Comics writer/artist Ken Penders has announced that he is setting some time aside this month for another community reach-out session. If you want to learn more about the future plans for the Sonic comic series, or just want some background on stuff that’s already happened, better prepare some questions now. Continue reading Ken Penders Schedules Next Archie Online Chat Session
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The solicitations for both Sonic #109 and Sonic #110 have been published by Archie Comics, and within them reveals a little surprise – hot on the heels of Dawn Best comes a second fan artist to formally join the fold. Talented artist J. Axer will be involved in pencilling a number of the Sonic stories going forward. Details of what those stories entail are included after the jump.
Continue reading J. Axer Confirmed as Second Fan Hire for Archie in Sonic #109 and #110
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Archie’s bringing the thunder with the upcoming Sonic #108, as it’s managed to build in three stories in one issue. As the front cover suggests, this will be quite the dramatic book as the main story focuses on the return of one former belligerent Robotropolis dictator! Knuckles also gets a continuation of his current arc and the supporting Sonic cast also get a look in with a dramatic side story. Check out the details, straight from Ken Penders, below. Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #108
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