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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #162
"Darkest Storm Part 1 of 3": The first of three stories that will rock the world of Sonic to its core! Many of Sonic's worst enemies have been clawing their way out of the rogues gallery lately. Now, not one but two of the biggest villains in Sonic history, Mammoth Mogul and Ixis Naugus return to make Sonic and the Freedom Fighters' lives miserable! And the one to blame for all this is the mysterious nemesis known only as "Anonymous". Will the secret of Anonymous finally be revealed? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: James Fry. PLUS: A shocking back-up tale that will leave your brain bouncing! Tantalizing triptych cover by Spaz-collect all three issues for a complete image!
ships 5/3, DCD on Sale 5/17, Newsstand 5/20
UPC #: 62816-46977-16211
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #163
"Darkest Storm Part 2 of 3": The action-packed, multi-issue epic warps into overdrive! Sonic not only squares off against some of his deadliest foes, the Magical Ixis Naugus and the Immortal Mammoth Mogul, but must also deal with an army of spider ninjas and the newest threat, The Destructix! Can even the combined strength of Sonic, the Freedom Fighters, Knuckles and the Chaotix be enough to save the day? And can another showdown with the ultimate evil, Dr. Robotnik be far away? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: James Fry. PLUS: Another sizzling Sonic back-up tale! Features the second in a set of triptych covers by Spaz-collect all three issues for a complete image!
ships 5/31, DCD on Sale 6/14, Newsstand 6/20
UPC #: 62816-46977-16311
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

SONIC X #9
"Wicked Sweet Shuttle Shenanigans Part 2": Turning things up a few notches from the previous issue, Eggman ups the ante in his quest to pilfer the Thorndyke space shuttle by unleashing a gigantic spider robot at the World's Fair! Emerl continues to lurk in the background, begging the question, is Emerl friend of foe? An all-out battle ensues as Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Rouge, Big the Cat and more give it their all to save the city! It's action and intrigue in the hit "Sonic X" animated series style! SCRIPT: Joe Edkin. ART: Tim Smith (pencils) and Al Milgrom (inks). Frantic thrills 'n chills cover by Spaz!
ships 5/17, DCD on Sale 5/31, Newsstand 6/6
UPC #: 62816-46971-00911
32-page, full color comic, $2.25

Source: Press Release

According to Diamond Comics, Archie's Sonic X #5 is on sale in comic shops starting today.

Ahead of the game's release later this year, IGN.com has released three tracks from the game's soundtrack for free download. It's worth noting that there is some deviance from the usual Crush 40 sound, with the tracks sounding more like something from Sega-developed F-Zero GX than previous Sonic 3D titles. Find the title theme and Sonic and Jet The Hawk's closing themes at IGN.

A new awsome looking trailer has been added to the Sonic Riders website.

Shadow of a Hedgehog recently published an interview with the band, A2, the group that made the Chosen One theme song for the Shadow the Hedgehog game. They talk about a song that Sega originally wanted to use for the game and lots more details about the band. For the full interview click here.

On the FUS message board, their own Cheezmatt got into contact with Michael Tavera who, if you don't know, was the music composer for the first season of SatAM. Unselfishly and surprisingly, Mr. Tavera was willing to send Cheezmatt a CD of some of Season 1's music. Unfortunately there isn't that much background music available, but there are some unused themes and a short melody of background music that's totally worth the download.

So a very big thanks goes out to these to for what I am about to present to you. I would also like to thank PorpoiseMuffins for the original hosting of the files. Presenting some of Season 1's soundtrack and unused tracks as well. Head on over to Fans United for SatAM to check out these great files.