Sonic HQ25 Years & Counting!

As posted by Joe Edkin at the Mobius Forum:

Hi, Everybody.

I just wanted to let you know that Tim Smith III and I will be signing Sonic X comics at the Archie booth during the NY Comic Con. We're scheduled for Sunday, February 26, from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Editor Mike Pellerito will be around during the show as well.

Hope to see you there!

--Joe Edkin

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According to Diamond Comics, Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #159 is on sale in comic shops starting today.

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Posted by Ken Penders on Feb. 18, 2006:

...will be on Wednesday, February 22, at 8:00PM EST / 5:00 PM PST.
I'll try to balance the comments with answers to questions.
If we can keep the side comments to a minimum, I'll be able
to respond to more people as possible. Hope to see you there.

Location: http://www.kenpenders.com

www.animeboredom.co.uk/anime-articles/80/

Ok, I found this article which interviews Michael Haigney who edits the scripts for Sonic X and other animes as well. Now all it is meant for is to partially explain why somethings are edited/removed and is no way defending or condemning 4kids.

Now with that out of the way: Discuss!!

The waiting is over! The long-running Syndicate saga finally ends, as Super Sonic and Shadow fight to the death! And can Tekno find out why Shortfuse has been abducing innocents before it's too late? It's two strips for the price of none, and a gallery of exclusive Super Sonic wallpapers!

www.stconline.co.uk

Source:STC-Online

Sonic Riders scored well in Famtisu this month, getting the same score for all 3 consoles:

Sonic Riders (Xbox/PS2/GC, Sega) - 7, 9, 8, 8 - (32/40)

Sonic Channel has some new updates on it's Sonic Riders page such as IG Productions, Course Overviews along with screens from cutscenes, Characters, and another Tokyo Show display.

Source: Sonic Channel

If you are planning on attending the NY Comic Con this month, there will be some Archie creatives at a panel on one of the convention days.

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