now that i've gotten your attention by posting in a newbish way, i'd like to address a nice little topic that we recently became familiar with..... (and since i'm really bored with the other topics right now)
DEATH. AND LOTS OF IT.
ok, seriously now, we know that during this 175 arc that someone important could die. who do you think it is?
Ixis naugus: after being reduced to an "animal-like state" i just think he'd be a candidate. (come on even the villains have to die sometimes)
Sally: hey it could happen, especially in the 175 arc, if she, elias, max, and alicia go then no more monarchy. no better way to change the status quo.
Antoine and bunnie: how tragic would it be? that'd be pretty mean to do right after they get married but again it's possible.
those are my candidates how bout yours?
I would've picked Tommy or Fiona if they were still alive/allied. Nicole's still building up to something too big to abruptly end in two issues, so nix that, too...
So I'll pick Elias. He seems most expendable right now.
The problem, I feel, is that if they kill someone that was not created during the comic's existence, they'll just be brought back later. Quite an annoyance, but oh well.
Just have tommy die for the heck of it.
But they have to keep fiona; she's pretty much my favorite character besides sonic.
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Just have tommy die for the heck of it.
That would mean he'd have to come back to life again.
And I think we've all seen him come back more than we'd like to count. He had such a promising existence simply by getting "offed" in his first appearance... XD
Fiona and Rouge are probably on a lot of people's death lists, but Rouge is safe, and killing Fiona now would be a waste of newfound potential.
My picks:
Elias, if it can't be a core member. Bunnie if it can. In my opinion, she's the most likable character in the comic, and her death would cause a fair amount of devastation.
It would also mirror Sonic the Comic in a sense, wouldn't it?
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It would also mirror Sonic the Comic in a sense, wouldn't it?
didn't a rabbit die in there too?
Yes, Johnny Lightfoot, killed by the Chaos monster in the Sonic Adventure adaptation.
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if she, elias, max, and alicia go then no more monarchy. no better way to change the status quo.
If it's happen, Meg would simply become the new ruler of the monarchy.
I hope they don't pull a OHMSS and kill Bunnie, my bet is on a member of the royal family
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If it's happen, Meg would simply become the new ruler of the monarchy.
it was already said that she isn't in line for the throne.
Alexis is not, nothing has been said for Meg, so she can be considered as the first in the line of the throne.
I would like to see Elias die, not because I don't like him, but because of the impact it would have upon all of Knothole and it's residents and allies.
And from then, it could make some characters question their own mortality. It'd pretty much screw over the whole Kingdom of Acorn monarchy. It could also build up tension between characters, depending on how he was killed. Like, "Oh no, was it an assassin? Was it a traitor within?".
It'd make things pretty interesting if he died.
I say pull off a big surprise and not kill off anyone. I don't quite understand why some people seem eager for characters to die, maybe I am too kind hearted.
Seriously, if someone does die I would say it is most likely going to be someone in the royal family except for Sally(I like to think Ian will not make that mistake). I would like Elias to stick around, at least for awhile. Another possiblity would be someone from Sonic's family(Uncle Chuck, Jules or Bennie).
How many times has Sally died? If she dies again, we might as well dub her the Kenny of Archie Sonic (Since Tommy has temporarily given up that title)
I'd say they could kill off Rotor...not that I want him to bite the dust, just that I wouldn't be shocked if they did. I mean he hasn't gone through near as much tragedy as the other characters so this could be their way of fixing that...yea it's a sucky reason...
I think if it's gonna be someone from the royal family it might as well be Max. He just sits on the chair but then again, he's always on the verge of dying yet someone finds a new way for him to stay alive. Considering Espio might already be dead... I really don't think any of the core FFs might be 6 feet under at the end of the issue. However, I did think Tornadot made a point when he pointes the finger at Rote. If Sally wants to keep having fun-filled butt-kicking Freedom Fighter adventures, they might not kill off King Eli either.
I'm clueless...
Let's analyze this, shall we?
The people who are generally in "danger" include everyone in Knothole right now, which is basically the FF's, Royal Family/Royal Guard, Chaotix, Dr. Quack, Rosie, the Sub FFs, Ash, and family members.
The ones who are confirmed "safe" from the above listed are Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, Tails, and Nicole.
I think we can also add Vector and Charmy to the list since they are Sega characters that are still readily used in games (I only leave Espio out since he is in such imminent danger as of now).
This is my list of the others who I think are "safe" and why.
JULIE-SU: due to Lara-Su's popularity
ELIAS: give Sally more time with the FF's
ALEXIS: she's just a baby and not even in line to the throne, no purpose in killing her off
SAFRON: Charmy's mate, and there are no other bees around
HOPE: I don't think Ian/Archie would kill off little girls, especially with her tie with Snively
ASH: he didn't die getting bombed by Bomb, and I think he's too new/undeveloped for Ian to have any purpose in offing him NOW.
That being said, my picks for the people in the most danger include Meg, Max, Alicia, Bernie, Dulcy, and Rotor (I'm praying that Bunnie and Antoine will be fine, but I am a little nervous about them, too).
Yeah well right now, Max is the Kenny of the series.
Sonic's parents could be in danger of dying. Don't know the reasons, but personally, I never liked Sonic having parents. Wasn't Uncle Chuck more parent then his original ones?
I would say Ash, but there's no point right now since Mina barely got panel time in Potto's era.
Whoever it is, it maybe someone that'll hurt Sonic the most.
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ALEXIS: she's just a baby and not even in line to the throne, no purpose in killing her off
I'll openly admit that I'm talking out of my ass (since I don't really read the comics, just the topics discussing them) and have no idea who this is... Regardless, I don't think that that's a valid reason to deem her "safe". Honestly, you want to drive home the fact that a villain's evil to the core? Kill the children. Kill the children that weren't of any particular importance other than them simply being children, even. It might be a bit dark for Eggman but then, Archie's Eggman's always been CONSIDERABLY darker than the Eggman of the games, so I'm not counting the possibility out.
In closing,
Ash- He's the new Zan, or at least becoming the new Zan, what with hurting Mina emotionally and hating Sonic for no good reason other than the fact he's jealous and possessive. He could eithe die in the way Zan did (still being abusive and die fighting Sonic), or realise his mistakes and die in a truly selfless sacrafice (instead of a self-serving one)
Fiona- She's betrayed Sonic + the FF and broken Tails' heart (traitors tend to get theirs), and her death could show a side of Scourge that we have never seen. Or, it would be interesting to see Scourge just abandon her to save his own skin, much like Nack would do if he could ever fall for someone.
Sally- She is a nasty, abusve, possessive, ungrateful, bratty, little... *shot*
King Max- His time is up! 
:"> ( ...weasel abuser...
Jerboa touched on why I don't want Elais killed off, to keep Sally away from the throne, at least for awhile.
I want it to be Amy. What has she done? That, or an unpopular villain.
If they kill off one of the original FF's, then I will personally boycott the comic and/or kill myself, for it will be a victory for SoJ. I don't know how, it'd just be good for them.
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That's just sad, Alex. Sad and pathetic.
If anyone was safe, it'd definitely be Amy or any other game-related character. You can't really go around killing off main characters of the media you're adapting to comic, ya know?
Green Knuckles, you say? Never happened. Oh, and Eggman getting killed? Nope, that wasn't an issue either.
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Sally- She is a nasty, abusve, possessive, ungrateful, bratty, little... *shot*
Just because she kicked your favorite character in the chrouch, that makes her ^THe words above^
If I got so Fanboyish over every time Metal Sonic was damaged I would hate almost every single Sonic character, especially Shadow. Look at 157-159, almost all the Freedom Fighters damaged a Metal Sonic.
I think all that Alex meant was is that it would be good if Amy was killed, he didn't say he thought it could happen. I depise Amy, mostly in the games, but I dont think she will, or should die. Besides, killing Amy is like killing Tails, they're both main Sonic characters.
For your information, I was talking about slapping Sonic and not thanking Mina for nearly dying to save her life, not to mention her nasty expression when she saw Sonic merely saying hi to Mina. Next time, don't assume.
And I guarantee you that if anyone of highter influance said something like this (which may have) you wouldn't say a word. So stop picking on the weak.
Amy isn't going anywhere... she's mentioned in the previews for #176 along with Knuckles and Tails. Unless that's part of some plan of Ian's to trick us, I'm pretty sure that means she'll stick around.
The same thing goes for Nicole, who's mentioned in the preview for 177.
As for Alexis and Elias, I think it would be interesting/character-building if Meg died, leaving Elias to care for his step-daughter alone. Just a thought.
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I'll openly admit that I'm talking out of my ass (since I don't really read the comics, just the topics discussing them) and have no idea who this is... Regardless, I don't think that that's a valid reason to deem her "safe". Honestly, you want to drive home the fact that a villain's evil to the core? Kill the children. Kill the children that weren't of any particular importance other than them simply being children, even. It might be a bit dark for Eggman but then, Archie's Eggman's always been CONSIDERABLY darker than the Eggman of the games, so I'm not counting the possibility out.
Archie is too strict. I sort of doubt that the higher-ups will allow the murder of an infant, regardless of whether it makes good story sense. This is a CCA-governed kids' book, not a PG-13 Star Wars film.
Yay for killing the "younglings".
It'd be funny if Sally and the little children died, just in spite of all you guys.
Or just to make things easier, they kill everyone except sonic and eggman.
Then they have the final showdown!
It's quite possible that any character could die, and then just be brought back later.
Alexis or Meg's death might have a significant impact on Elias, but I think that's a waste, since the impact should be on the core characters, not supporting cast. Same with Ash.
Ironically, I think Fiona's betrayal makes her safe now...otherwise, it would be a pointless venture to have had her stay in the comic.
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Alexis or Meg's death might have a significant impact on Elias, but I think that's a waste, since the impact should be on the core characters, not supporting cast.
Which is why I think Elias should be the one to kick the bucket, because his death would have a strong impact.
S'why I picked him, too. XD
IGNORE THIS POST
I was incredibly angry with UDC when I wrote it. And had some harsh comments about the Pro-Nack and Anti-Sally contents in most of her posts.
Jeezus, that Nack fanboy bothers me slightly...
Aaaaanyways, in 173 the triple-asterix proclaims "we think he's done." meaning there's a loophome in which Tommy and A.D.A.M come out of the blast (Dammit.. I tought we got 'em
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^ Don't have the issue on-hand, but I think that was a poke at villains giving long-winded explanations. =P
You think Tommy and Adam survive? If that is the case, then whatever happened to the dead=dead thing?
Seems like characters simply disappear from the comics longer than they stay dead. XD
I can't imagine that A.D.A.M. was so arrogant as to leave himself with no backup in case Tommy was destroyed. It would be interesting to see him come back and become involved in a Nicole arc (possibly even her prophecized destruction)
Call me crazy but I'm thinking it maybe Max! I mean, weirder things have happened.
