Brandon Routh would be out of a job, for one.
Oi-oi-oi....come on guys, this is a happy place! HAPPY PLACE!!!
Anyhoo...
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Clarity on Mighty's Character
I'm afraid I can't really go into details right now. As it stands, any focus on the big guy wouldn't start showing up until post-S#176, and that's waaaaaaaaay down the line. Alot can change by then. Just rest assured that I've got his best interests at heart.
Okay, I have faith in you, Ian! 
The last time I went my happy place they had an intervention. 
~Rico
Ian I just want to start off saying from what I have seen so far you are doing a great job on the comic.
1. Antoine was one of my favorite characters in the book, his character has probably developed and changed more than any other. Which is why when I saw him now taking an active role in fights in recent years I thought it was great. Especially when I saw him back Bark a powerhouse that gave Bunnie and Sonic trouble into a wall using his sword are we gonna see any more cool moments like that from him soon.
2. Are we gonna see Tails interacting more with kids his age in any issues I know intellectually and in terms of life experience he's above most kids but it still seems odd to me.
3. Please tell me they don't just let Snively roam around freely becuase that would be incredibly stupid. He should be monitered at all times.
4. Is it hard writing Antoine in a fight scene becuase he uses a sword and this is a kid's comic. I once heard that the people who write X-Men cartoons have a hard time with Wolverine in fight scenes becuase he can't actually cut people. How do you get around it.
5. I know Fiona was friends with Nic did that mean she had any past interaction with Nack as well.
6. Are you going to adress what Antoine went through on AntiMobious it reminds me of the Marvel series Mutant X with Havoc do you know what that is ? It seems to me like spending almost a year in an alternate reality where everything you knew is turned upside down and you have to act as your own evil counterpart would have an effect on sombody. Plus he may have had to do some questionable things to survive their, will he be avoiding the issue of what it was like in that world.
7. How powerful is Scourge at first when I heard of him I thought he might be Evil Sonic's super form like Super Sonic. But he and Tails and Knuckles have their abilities enhanced a thousand fold when they transform and Scourge didn't seem any where near that powerful from the description I heard. Also it would raise questions as to how Scourge could stay in his super form permanently but none of the triple threat or Shadow can.
hey ian, i put this in another post, but are you going to give Knuckles his backup stories again?
after reading sonic rush, it makes me want to stab my eyes out with flaming chopsticks.
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hey ian, i put this in another post, but are you going to give Knuckles his backup stories again?
Ian isn't the editor. He can't control who does/doesn't have back-ups.
I was asking ian.
You can ask anyone you like. Anyone who wants may answer whether you like it or not. ;p
Though considering he's made it clear that he doesn't control when or how things get published, I don't think the answer I gave is too far-fetched for the question you asked.
alright, let me Rephrase that.
hey ian, i put this in another post, but is Knuckles going to get his backup stories again?
okay, there you go. don't answer this one TR.
That's not a question I can answer definitively (though I have a very good idea what the answer will be) so I wouldn't waste my time. 😉
nevermind, i got my answer with #165.
Ian, I hope you had a good Easter. Anyway, after reading #161, will we ever see Sonic chaos control in the comics because we know he can? Also, when you use Super Scourge, don't you think you could make him another color besides yellow since he is neon green instead of blue when he ain't super?
Well, if we used the Inverse Super Color Theory, which has technically been proven false but ignore that for a second, then Scourge's color when Super would be a hot pink, if inversed on the colors of light (as Super Sonic is), or red, if inversed with the colors of pigment (which nobody is; Super Sonic would be orange if he were).
Using the Somewhat More Standard Super Color Theory, he'd just be a pastel green or another white-ish yellow-ish color. Sonic and Shadow both are, really, and they're the only ones to make such a huge leap in color change - most of the other characters just glow a little (Super Tails, Super/Hyper Knux, Super Blaze, etc.)
Finally, using the Obligatory Fanservice Theory, Scourge could turn into that Dark-Super Sonic from Sonic X, or maybe "Nazo". Probably won't happen, though.
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then Scourge's color when Super would be a hot pink
Yeah, I could imagine when Scourge sees he is pink; I have a feeling that Scourge is one who would not like being pink.
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Anyway, after reading #161, will we ever see Sonic chaos control in the comics because we know he can?
Firstly, Sonic Chaos Controlled in Sonic Adventure 2, and since Sonic Adventure 2 occured in the comic, then that probably happened somewhere off-panel.
Secondly, Xorda technology is almost certainly powered by Chaos Energy, which would make Sonic's involuntary teleportation in issue 125 an instance of Chaos Control.
Good points, Dirk, but I mean will we ever see Sonic voluntarily Chaos Control again?
Ahoy folks!
I'm back from my Easter break and ready to tackle the backlog of questions.
Here we go now...
Orion101
1. are we gonna see any more cool moments like that from [Antoine] soon.
Yes. Yes you are. But don't worry, he's still the same old Antoine at heart 
2. Are we gonna see Tails interacting more with kids his age in any issues
Not in the immediate future, but you do bring up a good point. I think Tails is more comfortable with the older kids.
3. Please tell me they don't just let Snively roam around freely becuase that would be incredibly stupid. He should be monitered at all times.
They only trust him as far as they can throw him. Well, considering his size, maybe not even that much. Stay tuned for a story (hopefully) this year on the topic of Snively.
4. Is it hard writing Antoine in a fight scene becuase he uses a sword and this is a kid's comic
It's hard writing a fight scene, period, since we've got such high-level players, and "(s)he's unconscious" can only be done so many times. I think I've managed to let Antoine do a bit of swordplay in a way that keeps it cool (because swords are cool) and yet safe (in reference to your Wolverine reference - which is spot-on).
5. I know Fiona was friends with Nic did that mean she had any past interaction with Nack as well.
I'll answer this a little later on - after StH#165. Remind me ^^;
6. Are you going to adress what Antoine went through on AntiMobious
To a degree, yes. And I've heard of Mutant X, but I never got around to reading it.
7. How powerful is Scourge
StH#161 will be on store shelves this Wednesday, so if you're worried about small quasi-spoilers, SKIP THIS ANSWER!
Still here? Okay than - Evil Sonic was going to go Super in StH#160, but Locke interrupted the process. Due to the exact timing of the incident, Evil Sonic got the minor physical change and the significant mental change. He's not on the same level of Chaos-manipulation as, say, Shadow, but he's definitely on Sonic's level.
General note
If the mods or Crazy C. Lea come in with an answer, you can pretty much bet it's right. These guys are really on the ball and won't purposefully steer you wrong. If something needs to be corrected or clarified, I'll do it in my next round of answers.
Super Rayzor
will we ever see Sonic chaos control in the comics because we know he can? Also, when you use Super Scourge, don't you think you could make him another color besides yellow since he is neon green instead of blue when he ain't super?
No plans for Sonic C.C.'ing anytime soon, but we can assume he can perform the technique. As for colorization - Sonic's shade of blue, when inverted, is a yellow-orange. Put a gold twinge to that, and we get Super Sonic. Super Shadow is a kind of white, pearly-gold - the inversion of black. So Scourge should be something of a purple/pink-gold - which I can't wrap my head around.
If we ever see Super Scourge, I'll leave the color palette to the artists.
Aw, too bad, I would've liked to see a chaos controlling battle between the 3 hogs like a battle between 3 Nightcrawlers.
Anyway, where is Zonic, cuz this is seriously messing up with the interdimenisonal balance. I mean Evil Sonic is now Scrouge-Prime which means the Anti-Zone is out of Sonic, wouldn't this also mean that Anti-Mobius should have an Anti-Scrouge.
I guess what I'm saying is are we gonna be seeing Zonic on all this mayhem anytime soon? Also, are we gonna be seeing Anti-Shadow, Anti-Rouge, or any other Anti-clone that has not appeared anytime soon.
First, I'd like to point out that I'm rather depressed because my subscription ran out and I got STH 160 from a newsstand yesterday......only to find out that 161 is out. AUGH. Considering that the nearest carrying newsstand is 45 miles from here....
*Hasn't missed an issue since #71*
I loved 160, in all ways possible, and just have one question for the moment. (I apologize if it's been asked, I just breezed over the last six pages.)
What's your stand on the whole issue with Elias' child not really being his? Will it be addressed soon?
Technically, #161 comes out tomorrow. Some subscribers have #161 now. 😉
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Anyway, where is Zonic, cuz this is seriously messing up with the interdimenisonal balance. I mean Evil Sonic is now Scrouge-Prime which means the Anti-Zone is out of Sonic, wouldn't this also mean that Anti-Mobius should have an Anti-Scrouge.
I assume Scourge is technically still the "Anti-Sonic," even though that's not his name and never was. I'm willing to bet he's also still a fugitive from Zonic.
As for why Robotnik Mk II hasn't been Zone-Outlawed, I have a theory about this but I won't say it because if I did, then that would automatically make it untrue because that would essentially make it a "fan idea" and therefore unusable in the book. If anyone's curious about my take (doubtful), PM me and I'll explain it.
Double update today since I fell behind over Easter.
Super Rayzor
Anyway, where is Zonic, cuz this is seriously messing up with the interdimenisonal balance.
I really want to get to why Zonic is seemingly asleep at the switch. As things currently stand, we won't be seeing that until next year.
AvianTalon
What's your stand on the whole issue with Elias' child not really being his? Will it be addressed soon?
In my mind, Alexis (Meg's daughter) lost her father to the ongoing Second Robotnik War. Keep in mind that Elias left his new-found home and kingdom because he couldn't handle the responsibility and his adventuring ways were still in his blood. To confront that fear and to release his wander-lust for the sake of a child - and a family - I think speaks volumes of Elias's character. So what if he's not the biological father? The love is there.
We may touch on the topic at a later date, but not this year.
(HOT DIGGITY! I'm a Geno! Best. Mario. Character. EVAHR)
Hey, Ian, don't forget to answer my question about Anti-Shadow, Anti-Scourge, etc.
Alexis! Thanks, the name was on the tip of my tounge (or fingers, in this case...typing and all) but I couldn't quite remember it.
Oh, and TR- I always got my subscription issue the first day that people started posting topics here about them, so I'm behind now... does anyone know if I subscribe NOW using the order form in #160 if my subscription will start with 161 or 162?
Grah...sorry, Super Rayzor. Don't be expecting anyone from the Antiverse any time soon. The Primeverse will have enough action for the next few years.
And I wish I could help, AvianTalon, but subscriptions aren't my department =P
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Oh, and TR- I always got my subscription issue the first day that people started posting topics here about them, so I'm behind now... does anyone know if I subscribe NOW using the order form in #160 if my subscription will start with 161 or 162?
I don't think anyone can answer that with 100% certainty because it's mainly a matter of processing (and probably how many issues Archie has on hand at the time of processing). But you will have your best chance of the first being #161 if you send it now than even a few days later from now. Though I would expect the first to be #162 (or even #163) myself.
I think that since 161 is now officially released, the first issue you'd recieve if you subscribed today, regardless of where the form came from, would be issue 162.
Speaking of Alexis, will she be called a princess or some other title? I believe she can still be called a princess even though she is not in line for the throne.
Ian, are the destructix made up of Existing characters? or entirely new ones?
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does anyone know if I subscribe NOW using the order form in #160 if my subscription will start with 161 or 162?
Well, you know when your subscription is about up they send you a letter to renew. I renewed my SX sub a few weeks before SX #6 came out, and the check did not clear until the day after it came out in stores.
For awhile, I was worried that I wouldn't get it, and when I got SX 7 and not 6, I got really worried. However, I got SX 6 about a week after I got 7. So, my point is: if you order now you probably will get 162 first but you may very well get 161 shortly thereafter.
Anyway, Ian, will we be seeing anything of the Earth-Xorda-Mobius connection anytime soon? In the same vein, will we ever see how the people of Station Square was not affected by the Xorda gene bomb while the Overlanders were? I have a theory, but I'm afraid to say because I'm afraid it would come under the "no fan ideas" clause.
DC
Speaking of Alexis, will she be called a princess or some other title? I believe she can still be called a princess even though she is not in line for the throne.
I'm not sure of that myself. I'll have to research it before giving her a title in the dialogue.
hypershadow
Ian, are the destructix made up of Existing characters? or entirely new ones?
Yes, we've seen all the Destructix before. One month until they're re-revealed!
Super Rayzor
Anyway, Ian, will we be seeing anything of the Earth-Xorda-Mobius connection anytime soon? In the same vein, will we ever see how the people of Station Square was not affected by the Xorda gene bomb while the Overlanders were?
Yes, we'll see the Xorda at least once more, around early next year. It will explain why they haven't re-double-checked on Mobius. As for the humans vs. overlanders - think of the humans as a population that hid out during the First Xorda Invasion in the Hidden City of the Ancients/Station Square. When no word of victory or loss came from outside (due to the "new genesis" effects of the Gene Bomb) they stayed down there until they rejoined the world recently.
That's not canon for the book, of course, but it's how I'm thinkin'.
Hey Ian! Just curious but which character do you find the hardest to write for and why? Also do you write your drafts as storyboards, scripts, what?
thanks ian, i'm guessing Scourge will be one of them?
you don't have to answer that, i'm just guessing.
On a related note, do you plan to include characters in the stories based on the amount of time since their last significant appearance or based on plot development? This may sound like a stupid question, but as you obviously know, there IS a large repretoire of characters avaialble in this series. 
So does that mean I can tell my theory without fear of ruining any future stories?
Miss Puar
Hey Ian! Just curious but which character do you find the hardest to write for and why?
Starting out, Amy Rose was my bane. There's a back-up story in which she is a prominent character and each page was like squeezing blood from a turnip. Part of the problem was Sonic X (anime) did such a good job giving her a likeable, zany character - and I can't touch it. Or, rather, I don't want to. SX-Amy is Joe's to utilize. So I've had to scrape up what little has been done with StH-Amy, the Sega-Amy, and make my own take on it. I like what I've ultimately come to, and she's must easier to write now.
Miss Puar
Also do you write your drafts as storyboards, scripts, what?
I'm pretty sure I've answered this, but I don't know where. The inherent problem of keeping up with two forums and multiple interviews =P Anyway, a quick run-down:
1) Mike Pellerito and I go over story concepts. I'm usually the one to throw them out there, being the writer and all.
2) With a premise decided, I do a sentence description of each page. This allows for great ease in seeing how the story is flowing.
3) Once Mike approves this "breakdown," I go in and do the actual script - page by page, panel by panel.
4) We pass the script back and forth, making the needed revisions until it's ready for a-drawin'.
fansinceissue10
On a related note, do you plan to include characters in the stories based on the amount of time since their last significant appearance or based on plot development? This may sound like a stupid question, but as you obviously know, there IS a large repretoire of characters avaialble in this series.
Not at all - I think it's very well put.
The characters are included primarily in terms of what the plot needs. Sonic will always be in there, of course, as will the princple characters of the story. Then I introduce any/all foils I think will really move the story along.
I am well aware of the legions of characters out there. When I've got the opportunity to use them, I assure you, I will.
Super Rayzor
So does that mean I can tell my theory without fear of ruining any future stories?
I think that's best saved for another thread.
alright, one more question. (more like two, but whatever)
are the Destructix supposed to be the evil Side's chaotix?
also how many members are there?
I'm willing to be the Destructix are the Fearsome Foursome/Snoop/Drago gang.
hypershadow77
are the Destructix supposed to be the evil Side's chaotix?
also how many members are there?
More or less, yes, they're something like Dark Chaotix. And there are (initially) six members.
Thanks for your quick reply Ian. Looking forward to the Amy story and seeing your take on her.
Just a quick question about Fiona. Since joing the FFs she's alternated between technician, medic, and fighter. Is she ever going to pick one field and specialize in it?
I was just reading #139 and i was curious, are you going to mention anything about that Tapestry in the Hidden Palace Zone?
Miss Puar
Just a quick question about Fiona. Since joing the FFs she's alternated between technician, medic, and fighter. Is she ever going to pick one field and specialize in it?
And she was among the Brain Trust when Tommy got nanite'd, if you'll recall. I rather like Fiona being a multi-talented element to the group - not a master at one thing, but proficient in many. We'll see where she ends up in the next few years.
hypershadow77
I was just reading #139 and i was curious, are you going to mention anything about that Tapestry in the Hidden Palace Zone?
No immediate plans for that just yet, no.
Ian - do you plan to address how Robotnik got Crocbot's body back, or whatever happened to Sonic's original plane? (Remember, they were both stolen in... #71? - and we haven't seen anything of them until now.)
Alright, Ian, I asked about Rotor's family, but you only mentioned Rote's mom and Skeeter, but if I remember correctly, Rotor said he had another brother so will we see him? Plus, during the Great War back-ups they showed a walrus, named Sherman, driving a bus; I assume he is Rotor's dad. I'm I correct, and is he dead or just still missing from the derobotized Robians?
This makes me think of another question. In the Lost Tribe storyline in Knux's comics, we find out that several of the Lost Echindas were roboticized, including Knuckles great-grandmother, Athair's wife. I assume they were derobotized like everyone else, save the dragons; so, will we ever be hearing from them or will Knuckles never meet his great-grandmother?
Ian will you follow up in any M25YL story on that Tails/Mina "joke" deal or you just going to leave it be, and are we going to ever find out in a an M25YL story why Sonic wasn't around when Tails took off for Downanda.
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Speaking of Alexis, will she be called a princess or some other title? I believe she can still be called a princess even though she is not in line for the throne.I'm not sure of that myself. I'll have to research it before giving her a title in the dialogue.
To my knowledge, Alexis could be declared a princess; I have done a little bit of research on royal families and this was not too unusual, although having a half-daughter being declared a dutchess was far more common. Don't quote me on this though, I'll do more research if need be.
MattManic7325
Ian - do you plan to address how Robotnik got Crocbot's body back, or whatever happened to Sonic's original plane? (Remember, they were both stolen in... #71? - and we haven't seen anything of them until now.)
Not really, no. With Robotnik's control spanning world-wide, finding Crocbot's remains wouldn't be hard. Additionally, considering his state of disrepair, he might have been desperate enough to search ouf Robotnik. Moot point now XD
As for the old Tornado - we have on in the Frederick Air Strip now - also, moot point.
Super Rayzor
Status of - Rotor's brother #2, Dad/Sherman, and the roboticized lost tribe members.
I do hope you'll allow my paraphrasing of your questions. Let's address them!
1) I don't recall any siblings other than Skeeter. Do you have an issue reference?
2) I'm assuming that Sherman was Rotor's dad and that he was a casualty of the Great War. It isn't cannon until it's printed, of course.
3) An excellent question! I can't answer it right now, but it is a loose end I intend on wrapping up in the future (if I have the time/space to do so).
Questern
To my knowledge, Alexis could be declared a princess; I have done a little bit of research on royal families and this was not too unusual, although having a half-daughter being declared a dutchess was far more common. Don't quote me on this though, I'll do more research if need be.
Sounds good to me, but there's still more research for the both of us. I appreaciate your input though!
Ian what about my question? I feel so left out
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I do hope you'll allow my paraphrasing of your questions. Let's address them!
No, I don't mind, not at all!^_^
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1) I don't recall any siblings other than Skeeter. Do you have an issue reference?
No, no, I don't, but then again, I could have been imagining that. Do you happen to know the last issue that had a Rotor backup story not counting the Tommy/Rotor story? Also, think you can have a story detailing what happened to Sherman
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An excellent question! I can't answer it right now, but it is a loose end I intend on wrapping up in the future (if I have the time/space to do so).
Why thank you! Any clue how far in the future that will be?
Finally, though I imagine it's quite a task juggling questions on both boards and writing the book, are you having fun doing all three, yet? ![:]](https://www.lighthead.net/misc/mofo/smilies/biggrinshaded.gif)
