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Karl Bollers wished Sonic fans a happy new year and informed of an editorial decision involving Mobius 25 Years Later:

"Hey, Sonic fans! Just wanted to say Happy New Year and thanks for your loyal support during this past year and in previous ones.

Hope you're enjoying the new direction we've taken beginning with issue #130. We at Archie hope to make Sonic even bigger and better in 2004 than it was in 2003.

Sonic Editor J.F. Gabrie and I had a lengthy story conference this weekend to discuss upcoming storylines in the current SONIC series.

Regarding the continuity of Mobius 25 Years Later, it was decided by Justin and myself that even though the future depicted will be the one seen in the SONIC: IN YOUR FACE SPECIAL it is indeed an ALTERNATE future, similar to DC's Elseworld series.

That isn't to say that it won't be action-packed entertainment. Believe us when we say that M:25YL is going to really deliver!

And, sure, Sonic and Sally might not end up being king and queen in the future.

But who knows...

...they just might!

Peace

KB"

Edit: You can follow the story and the reaction here.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #134
"Home, Epilogue: Say You Will" : The poignant aftermath to this epic tale's climactic finale. With the present crisis abated last issue, Sonic finally has the chance to catch up to those near and dear to him, especially one Princess Sally Acorn. SCRIPT: Karl Bollers. ART: Jon Gray (pencils) and Michael Higgins (inks). ALSO: "In Transit": the "Mobius, 25 Years Later" series continues as lord Rotor returns to the Kingdom of Knothole, while Knuckles consults with the Brotherhood of Guardians at Haven II. SCRIPT: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Ken Penders (inks).

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #135
Three titanic tales in one issue! "Anonymous": Dr. Robotnik has a new enemy to contend with, and it isn't Sonic. This enemy has left a special present for Robotnik and signed it... you guessed it... "Anonymous"! SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Art Mawhinney (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks). "Agent from K.N.O.T.H.O.L.E.": Sonic receives a mysterious message prompting him to travel incognito to meet someone in the middle of the Eggman Empire... someone who should be dead! Can this be a trap? SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Ron Lim (pencils) and Nelson Ribeiro (inks). "Dealing With the Devil": The next exciting installment of our popular series of tales depicting "Mobius: 25 Years Later" continues! SCRIPT: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Ken Penders (inks).

Kikizo just sent me a link to their Sonic Heroes Hand-On: All-Revealed article, which features a ton of new screens, videos, and info. Many stages and bosses are revealed here, so those who want to be surprised may not want to read it.

Bazil at the SonicAnime.net forums has the entire Sonic Heroes soundtrack for download. Keep in mind that the track names listed at this link may contain spoilers.

The webmaster of http://www.johnnygioeli.com/ has made some MP3s of the full versions of the Sonic Heroes themes. You can get them on the Sonic Heroes page.

The official Japanese Sonic Heroes site has updated with some new screenshots, boss and enemy info, 2 new character CGs, and some voice clips on their characters page.

IMO, Sonic, Tails, and Charmy sound better in English, and Omega, Amy, Cream, Big, and especially Rouge sound better in Japanese. Knuckles, Shadow, Vector, and Espio are pretty even.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #136

Written by Romy Chacon and Ken Penders, art by Ron Lim, Jim Amash, Steven Butler and Nelson Ribeiro.

"The Infiltrator." Sonic looks forward to a well-needed rest after a strenuous, nerve-racking adventure, but gets anything but rest. As he sleeps, his life is in grave danger, and his father, Jules Hedgehog, does what any father would -- at a heavy price. "Knuckles in "Patience." Knuckles decides to disobey the King and take matters into his own hands by freeing Angel Island on his own. Will his lack of patience be his own downfall? "Girl Talk." The latest in a series of tales depicting "Mobius: 25 Years Later" finds Queen Sally and Julie-Su trying to figure out a way for their husbands and kids to get along during an upcoming visit. Easier said than done!

32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 28.

Source: Comics Continuum

Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #131 goes on sale in comic shops starting today.

Source: Diamond Comics

The second annual Sonic Comic Convention (SCC or SVTcc as it's commonly called) will take place December 24th, 2003 - less than TWO days away!

"We promised to put on a better show, and I think that's what we're going to do!"

With the re-schedulings that delayed the convention for more than three months, SCC looks like it's finally ready to show it's pretty self off at an end-of-year holiday treat! The future of SCC after 2003 seems secure, however it will be something rather different in 2004.

Sonic Comic Con 2003 (Open December 24th!): www.sonicverseteam.com/comiccon OR www.svtcc.cjb.net

Source: SonicVerse Comics

Presenting a special Christmas issue of Sonic the Comic...

SONIC THE COMIC #228
http://www.stconline.co.uk/

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the STC Online humes!