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Sonic the Hedgehog #282 & Sonic Universe #85 Solicits

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #282
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #282 CVR A Reg: Tyson Hesse
Sonic the Hedgehog #282 CVR B Variant: T. Rex

SONIC fights FIRE with FURY in “Wings of Fire” Part Two: When Sonic was infected with the Dark Gaia energy, he nearly lost control of his mutant Werehog form. So what happens when an ancient and powerful phoenix gets turned to the dark side?! It’s a three-way battle as Sonic and Dulcy’s teams battle for their lives against the Dark Gaia Phoenix and Egg Army! Then, in “Shards and Sparks,” Knuckles and Mighty reunite to take on Egg Boss Thunderbolt! Featuring cover art by the terrific Tyson Hesse and a spooky “Horror Movie” variant by the mega-talented T. Rex!
Ship Date: 2/24
On Sale Date: 3/9
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


SONIC UNIVERSE #85
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #85 CVR A Reg: Diana Skelly, Jim Amash & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #85 CVR B Variant: Dan Schoening & Luis Antonio Delgado

Dr. EGGMAN gets CRACKING in “Eggman’s Dozen” Part Three: Dr. Eggman has assembled his evil Egg Bosses to take back his Egg Refinery from the Naugus Twins! The plan seems straight forward enough, but what happens when the Eggman’s minions can’t work together? Can the mad doctor scramble to survive or will his shaky alliances leave him fried? Featuring egg-tastic cover art by dynamite Diana Skelly and a wonderfully “Wicked” variant cover by artist supreme Dan Schoening!
Ship Date: 2/10
On Sale Date: 2/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Sonic the Hedgehog #281 + Sonic Universe #84 Previews

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #281
SONIC is SPEEDING down the Dragon Road in “Wings of Fire” Part One: Sonic and the Freedom Fighters travel to city-state of Chun-nan in search of more Gaia Keys! Dulcy the dragon is bringing all her might to help, but is her fledging team ready for end-of-the-world stakes? Could anyone really be? Then in “Homesick,” Bunnie and Tails come to the aid of a Key Guardian in a time of crisis! Featuring Cover art by the totally-terrific Tyson Hesse and a special Valentine’s Day “Love Struck” variant by the super-expressive Diana Skelly!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #281 CVR A Reg: Tyson Hesse
Sonic the Hedgehog #281 CVR B Variant: Diana Skelly, Rick Bryant & Matt Herms
On Sale Date: 2/10
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


SONIC UNIVERSE #84
Eggman’s got the MASTER PLAN in “Eggman’s Dozen” Part Two: Dr. Eggman has suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands (and claws!) of the malicious Naugus Twins! But everyone knows that you just can’t keep a good villain down-so what’s a demented doctor to do? Form a coalition of evil! When Dr. Eggman forms a strike team of his Egg Bosses around the world to strike back, will these misfit minions mesh into a fighting force? And what sinister secret is Dr. Eggman using to keep them in line? Featuring cover art by jamming Jamal Peppers and an awesome “Boss Attack” variant by lightning Lamar Wells!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art:Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #84 CVR A Reg: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #84 CVR B Variant: Lamar Wells, Jim Amash & Steve Downer
On Sale Date: 1/27
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

STH#280, SU#83 and Super Digest #15 Solicits

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Images and solicits courtesy ComicBook.com:

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #280


SONIC’S WORLD TOUR CONTINUES in, “Keys to Victory”:

Sonic, Tails and Chip head to the Efrikan settlement of Mazuri to find the next set of Gaia Keys—but they’ll have to go through the tough and menacing Axel, the Egg Boss of the Efrika Egg Army, to find them!  While deep in the heart of the Gaia Temple, Chip finds something incredible—but you’ll just have to wait and see what it is! Then, in “A Special Occasion,” Sally and Rotor are one girl’s only hope in a family emergency! Featuring awesome cover art by jamming Jamal Peppers and an “Altered Beast” variant by the exquisite Erik Ly!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #280 CVR A Reg: Jamal Peppers, Terry Austin & Ben Hunzeker
Sonic the Hedgehog #280 CVR B Variant: Erik Ly
On Sale Date: 1/13
32-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.


SONIC UNIVERSE #83


EGGMAN’S BASE is UNDER ATTACK in, “Eggman’s Dozen” Part One:

Dr. Eggman’s plans for controlling the shattered world were going perfectly—until now!  The wizard warlords—the Naugus Twins—have taken over Eggman’s base and Dr. Eggman’s source of Dark Gaia energy!  No mere robots will do for this mission—the doctor’s going to need ALL his Egg Bosses! Featuring cover art by Mr. Sonic comics himself, Tracy Yardley, and an “Evil Genius” variant by CG artist supreme, Rafa Knight!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #83 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #83 CVR B Variant: Rafa Knight
On Sale Date: 12/23
32-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.


SONIC SUPER DIGEST #15


Sonic Comic Origins continues this month with an ALL-NEW story featuring Razor the Shark! This never-before-seen tale showcases an EXCLUSIVE back-story to the underwater side of the new Sonic Comic universe with one of the most popular new characters to debut in the series! It’s a real splash this month in Sonic Super Digest! Plus, don’t miss all the classic fun and adventure you love in stories from the comics’ 20+ year history as Sonic and his friends embark on daring adventures, face evil villains and save the day one chili dog at a time! Race into the fun that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring super duper cover art from Tyson Hesse and story & art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms & Various
Cover: Tyson Hesse

On Sale Date: 1/13

128-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

100th Issue Milestone

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Sonic the Hedgehog #259 is out now for digital subscribers, and will be out soon in physical copies.  This marks my one hundredth consecutive issue as the lead writer.  Honestly, I don’t know where the time went!

Over the past nine years, it’s been my pleasure to work with a staggering number of talented people.  I’ve gotten to see my stories penciled by the very men who drew the stories I grew up with.  I’ve been there for the debut of many others – a shout-out to my Debut Brother, Tracy Yardley!  I’ve worked with my artistic idols, both old and new. I’ve gotten to take the characters I grew up with and tell their stories – a rare opportunity that I’ll always cherish.  I’ve gotten to write the unprecedented Sonic/Mega Man crossover.  Through the ups and downs, the edits and restrictions, the deadlines and surprises – I’ve been living my dream, and you can’t ask for more than that.

This issues is part two of “The Chase,” the story that has started us off into the Shattered World Crisis saga.  I have so many new stories to tell, so many new characters to introduce everyone to, that I can hardly contain myself.  There’s another hundred issues at my fingertips, easily, and I hope I can continue to share them all with you.

On that note, “Lost Hedgehog Tales” is slowly coming along.  I appreciate everyone’s interest and patience as I pick away at this little side project and I’ll try to have it ready by the summer.  Failing that, it should be out by the holidays – haha!

So what’s next?  What other milestones am I aiming for?

  • Sonic Universe #54 marked my 50th issue on that series.  Whoops!  I let that one slip by…
  • Mega Man #50, due out in the summer of 2015, will mark my 50th consecutive issue on that series.
  • March 2015 (which will have Sonic the Hedgehog #271, I think) will mark ten years straight of writing Sonic the Hedgehog.*

But that’s not all!  Slowly but surely, I’m developing my own original projects.  It’s considerably harder when you don’t have an entire production company provided for you and other deadlines loom, but I’m determined to have more to my name than the adventures of blue videogame heroes.  I’m counting on the BumbleKommunity’s support when I’m ready to move forward.

Thanks to everyone for their kind words and support over the years.  I hate I’m going to miss out on meeting so many of you since I can’t do the convention circuit this year.  I will do my best to keep writing the stories so many of you have come to love.

Ever in your service,
Your BumbleKing

*EDIT: Actually, March 2016 marks my 100th issue, which should be around STH#282. Basic math was never my strong suit.