I'm not fond of the show, but I loved the comic. Pretty humorous, like when Amy demanded that Sonic be given a ring when Sonic thought that she wouldn't want him cheating, or the robots talking to the ATM machine.
I also like the fact that the good guys actually tried to fight back before Sonic showed up, and Chris was hardly involved at all. I'm looking forward to the next issue.
Bought it today.
Anyone see the Dastardly and Muttley reference? 
I bought this issue today and loved it. It makes me sad, though, to realise that halfway through the story, I was enjoying it more than any other Sonic story since #144's "Love and Loss". Like Krayon said, the art alternated between fantastic (mostly Sonic and friends) to not-so-good (humans), and I also didn't see a lot of Sonic X, but the characterization in this issue was spot on.
Hmm, I'll need to go pick up a copy sometime, but the summary sounds simple, like an episode of a cartoon (yea, I know, I know).
~Neo
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One thing that caught my attention, though, was the presence of Angel Island and the Mster Emerald, as i wasn't aware the ever showed up on Chris' earth.
Just to give you the essential information:
Episode 1: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, Rouge, Eggman, Decoe, Bocoe, and Bokkun enter Chris's world through Chaos Control.
Episodes 2-25: Exposition; mad scramble to assemble all the Chaos Emeralds and go back home.
Episode 26: Chaos Control occurs, but instead of sending Sonic and company home, it brings parts of Sonic's world (Mystic Ruins, Angel Island) into Chris's world.
Episodes 27-32: A few months later, the events detailed in Sonic Adventure occur.
Between 32 and 33: Archie-SX issues 1 through 9 take place in this period, according to Joe.
thanks Dirk, thats clearing up my confusion.
Umm.. did anyone else notice that Amy seems to be viciously stomping on Tails crotch while she's yelling at him? Look at his face! Ouch.
I'm not a fan of Sonic X. I watched most of the first 26 episodes of Sonic X and decided not to follow it's second season. The problem with Sonic X the anime was that it didn't feel like Sonic at all - It was just some generic action show with Sonic characters occasional thrown in for good measure. For example - Tails sells his soul, ie. his trademark bi-plane for some futuristic attack jet, Robotnik orders all of his robots from the Gundam factory instead of stylistically creating them based around animal designs, The first season does not take place in Sonic's world. It's just...Ugh. I understand that the second season had some video game adaptations and that the third season took him back to his homeworld but after seeing fifteen some unfulfilling episodes. (I'm not like those Star Trek fans who complain about how much they hate a show then continue to criticize it week after week - I stop watching a show if I do not enjoy it.)
Now, this is not to say that Sonic X didn't have any merits. Some of the sub characters of the show were really fun to have around, such as the cooking lady, the butler, Bokun, Sam Speed, to name a few. I suppose I always enjoyed Topaz's presence as well. Bo-kun fit into the Sonic universe so well that he might as well be absorbed into the Sega continuity.
I felt that to be fair to Sonic that I had to give the Sonic X comic a chance. After all, the heart of Sonic X was okay. And, I was fairly impressed. The writing was inspired! I Loved the Robotnik scenes. I always wondered where Dr. Wily got the money for his robot armies and I always just figured Robotnik was a giant dictator and just got the parts and stuff.
Some of the puns were kind of dumb but you just have to accept them. In all actuality, Sonic X # 1 kind of reminds me of Archie Sonic from...The Later Mid twenties to the mid forties. It told you an interesting tale yet at the same time it didn't feel pressured to hold itself to deep implicating plot points and stuff.
In the end, I really enjoyed this issue. I hope that the Sonic X comics are as consistently good as this one. I'll pick up issues every now and then. So, yeah. Hope you all enjoyed it too!
Although...The comic store in my hometown doesnt seem to be carrying Sonic #153, only Sonic X # 1 - there isn't even a space for that Sonic. I'll be able to find it near my college though I know - but it was kind of a sad feeling.
Managed to read it on the comic stand at the mall today in Waldenbooks. Although it felt rushed from one scene to another, generally the characters and art were decent and a pretty good read. It's only the first issue, so I give it some slack, but it's showing good potential to me so far.
~Neo
at my local Comic book store, i have a small box with my subscriptions and other stuff inside waiting to be bought by me. i do have a sonic X in there. which i'll more than likely will cancel soon.
i didn't even look at it yet, but from this review it sounds like the show. LAME. Stupid. and boring.
i've been told, "The original was so much Better!",
"Stick around until next season and you'll like it i swear!",
4kids can butcher Cartoons, but there is a point when you realize the cartoon is just plain stupid.
Honestly, Craig was the one who told me it would get better.
he was really wrong, all's i had to see was 1 episode of the new season to tell me that.
why not read it before casting judgement?
(misspelled Station Quare on page four)
Looks like it wasn't corrected after all, eh? I don't mind, though - I wasn't expecting any miracles.
i enjoyed reading the comic, but at times the artwork just left me cold. what's going on with their expressions in many of the panels?
but judging from the art in general, i guess they're just unused to drawing sonic and co.
i liked how the characters were written however. ^^ eggman seems just right.
*prods one of the pages* the panels don't seem flow rightly there. sonic is hit, tails just stands there looking worried while saying 'sonic! catch!' before getting blasted. something just didn't seem to ring right there. (puns unintentional. oo)
but it's the first issue, it may improve.
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Robotnik orders all of his robots from the Gundam factory instead of stylistically creating them based around animal designs
it looks like the comic is out to fill your needs for animal-based designs.
To anyone who has subsribed to it, have you gotten your copy, yet? I haven't and I copied and sent off the order form almost as soon as I saw the ad. Is this common or am I an isolated incident
I hadn't read this topic, but as I mentioned in the #154 topic, I did the same and got Sonic X #1 with #154 yesterday. So, it's not just you.
I find it ironic that had I'd gotten this issue before #154 I know I would've enjoyed it more just due to the fact that #154 contained the first story I've actually liked since #141. ;p Still, it felt like the show, so it has promise. ^_~
I'm reading it. Just as a test. I don't like the anime AT ALL.
Reactions point after point :
1) How to recognize a real hero (he wins) and a potential bad guy (he is arrogant and bears grudges).
2) Introduction to the basis of economy for 2-years children.
3) A good police officer must know each citizen's name even in a New York-sized metropolis.
4) Badniks trying to get money out of a cash machine. Gag !
5) I already read 15 pages. What's the story ?
6) "HEEEE-YAAAAAA !" Karate vs evil, powerful machines: bet on the winner.
7) Sonic, catch (this ring) and watch how dynamic is that drawing.
8) "Once again, you saved us." What a final surprise !
i've always found these shotgun attacks to be much to silly to pay attention to. Why not take your time and flesh out your ideas?
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1) How to recognize a real hero (he wins) and a potential bad guy (he is arrogant and bears grudges).
Was Geoffrey St. John ever a bad guy? Quick answer: No 😉
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2) Introduction to the basis of economy for 2-years children.
Or an interesting development into what is done on Sonic's planet in terms of exchanging goods, particularly since not everyone on this planet uses money. Some places barter or just give things to each other as people need it without exchanging anything.
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3) A good police officer must know each citizen's name even in a New York-sized metropolis.
A good guard (different from police officer) knows the regulars to a bank, even in NYC (which I lived in for 4 years).
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4) Badniks trying to get money out of a cash machine. Gag !
Actually, I found that to be one of the more hilarious scenes. ^^
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5) I already read 15 pages. What's the story ?
By page 15, Eggman was already into his bank robbery attempt, which was the basis of this story. ^_~
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6) "HEEEE-YAAAAAA !" Karate vs evil, powerful machines: bet on the winner.
It depends on the "karate." If the "karate" is Knuckles or Rouge, I go with the "karate." If it's Mr. Tanaka, then I go with the machine. ^_~
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7) Sonic, catch (this ring) and watch how dynamic is that drawing.
Dynamic? Nah. It was decent enough. I would've liked seeing Sonic "glow" a little more when he was trashing the robot with the ring though.
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8) "Once again, you saved us." What a final surprise !
Ohh, you forgot it ended with Eggman thinking about to do with his new found power rings. That's the surprise. 😉
Whoa, TR, you're in a good mood today! 
And I agree with everything you said!
EE
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Was Geoffrey St. John ever a bad guy? Quick answer: No ;
Unfortunately this is NOT the Archie universe.
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Or an interesting development into what is done on Sonic's planet in terms of exchanging goods, particularly since not everyone on this planet uses money. Some places barter or just give things to each other as people need it without exchanging anything.
That IS basis of economy. In a developed society like Sonic and Eggman's, bartering is NECESSARILY replaced by an intermediary called "money". And only a dumb like Robotnik can think that our banknotes have an intrinsect value. Do I have to teach you about use and exchange value ? (classic theory, Smith, Ricardo and Marx. First-half 19th century.)
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A good guard (different from police officer) knows the regulars to a bank, even in NYC (which I lived in for 4 years).
Wow. Even with hundreds and hundreds a day ?
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Actually, I found that to be one of the more hilarious scenes. ^^
You're a easy laugher.
Many people wish to be like you.
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Ohh, you forgot it ended with Eggman thinking about to do with his new found power rings. That's the surprise. 😉
Yeah. Unbearable suspense.
I stop here. We've understood I DON'T LIKE it and will make no effort to change my mind. Be quiet. I won't come back and bother you. Glad you're happy of this comic book.
Unfortunately this is NOT the Archie universe.
Her comment applies to EVERY story, whatever universe its set in.
That IS basis of economy. In a developed society like Sonic and Eggman's, bartering is NECESSARILY replaced by an intermediary called "money". And only a dumb like Robotnik can think that our banknotes have an intrinsect value. Do I have to teach you about use and exchange value ? (classic theory, Smith, Ricardo and Marx. First-half 19th century.)
what developed society? Many cultures for many years used barter economies. a simple study of history will show you money isnt "necessary" immediately, and can be avoided for some time. its not hard to imagine Mobius(im actually unfamiliar with the term used for Sonic's home world in Sonic X, perhaps its just Earth) being free of money before the chaos control.
Wow. Even with hundreds and hundreds a day ?
some people have minds very oriented for names. i once had an astronomy teacher who remembered my entire class' names the second day of class, and met us at the door by name each morning. it was a trimester class, which means she had 30-40 students per class in five classes each trimester, and fifteen classes a year. after i was out of her class she could still call me by name when we saw each other on campus. it was really amazing.
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some people have minds very oriented for names. i once had an astronomy teacher who remembered my entire class' names the second day of class, and met us at the door by name each morning. it was a trimester class, which means she had 30-40 students per class in five classes each trimester, and fifteen classes a year. after i was out of her class she could still call me by name when we saw each other on campus. it was really amazing.
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That's amazing. I'm not like that. Heh.
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Unfortunately this is NOT the Archie universe.
Well, technically it is an Archie universe.
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That IS basis of economy. In a developed society like Sonic and Eggman's, bartering is NECESSARILY replaced by an intermediary called "money".
How do we know how Sonic's society is advanced? Besides, did you ever consider the possibility that their society advanced in a different direction? Cultural development isn't linear.
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And only a dumb like Robotnik can think that our banknotes have an intrinsect value. Do I have to teach you about use and exchange value ? (classic theory, Smith, Ricardo and Marx. First-half 19th century.)
You know, for some reason I doubt that Sonic, Eggman, or anyone from Sonic's world has ever heard of any of those names you just mentioned.
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Wow. Even with hundreds and hundreds a day ?
Out of those hundreds, how many are regulars? And besides, we don't know anythign about the characters. For all we know, Officer Albright is friends with Miss Mary's brother-in-law.
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Yeah. Unbearable suspense.
I certainly thought so, especially because rings are often used in Sonic X but they are never discussed to any great extent. Additionally, rings are usually ignored in Archie-StH nowadays. In fact, Robotnik once coveted the rings, a plot point which has been completely ignored since (I believe) issue 52's "Reality Bytes." With that fact in mind, I thought it's pretty cool that this story is going in such a direction.
Aww, everyone took the good stuff. But just a couple of clarifications.
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I don't like the anime AT ALL.
Due to the fact you said that, I went under the assumption that you possibly don't really know the characters at all. That's the main reason I mentioned Geoffrey St. John. Geoffrey is/was one of Sonic's biggest rivals. Then again, so is/was Knuckles. Neither of them were ever bad guys, nor is Sam Speed and considering the comic is going to be like the anime, he's most likely going to stay a rival in the same manner that Geoffrey or Knuckles have been for Sonic in the Sonic The Hedgehog series.
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That IS basis of economy. In a developed society like Sonic and Eggman's, bartering is NECESSARILY replaced by an intermediary called "money".
Answered already. Considering Sonic's planet hasn't been shown to look all that developed in the little we've seen of it, you could be very much mistaken. There's also the fact that some economic philosophers feel that we shouldn't have "money" and that's also a subject for debate even if not currently widely accepted in the materialistic developed societies at present time.
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Wow. Even with hundreds and hundreds a day ?
I went to school with thousands of kids and I knew just about everybody because I dealt with them regularly. Unless a guard is bad with names (some people are) or someone is new, knowing names isn't that far-fetched--at least, not in this country. I don't know about your own.
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You're a easy laugher. Many people wish to be like you.
I doubt it, but thanks for the complement. 😉
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Yeah. Unbearable suspense.
Glad you think so. ^_~
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I stop here. We've understood I DON'T LIKE it and will make no effort to change my mind. Be quiet. I won't come back and bother you. Glad you're happy of this comic book.
No one is trying to change your mind, but if you make comments, expect replies to them. That's the point of a message board. ;p
Finally, I got Sonic X #1 last Monday! As far as the story, it was pretty good not that good but considering it's the 1st issue it's to be expected. Although, I am curious as to what Eggy's going to do with the rings. There was also the pleasant surprise to see the rat coming out of the robot; reminds me of the old Sonic games.
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Is it still out? Maybe I could beg my mother to buy me a copy. 
Yep. I'm 20 years old and got no money. Sad isn't it? The Sonic X comic sounds promising so far. I'm gonna have to check this out.
