No, what this issue will bring you is a showcase of the sheer brilliance of all-ages comics. Now obviously, this issue won’t bring you a genre-defying story or a deconstruction of the ideals of a fast-running hedgehog.
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The artistic trio also take full advantage of a speed-based character to create stunning and kinetic art, with well-executed paneling that gives the speed and definition of a character like Sonic in battle, allowing us to follow him directly from panel-to-panel as he whips through robot after robot in a variety of fashions.
Special mention should also be given to colorist Matt Herms who uses a bright and shining palette that leads to every inch of the art jumping from the page. Yardley’s perfected cartooning and characters designs and Amash and Smith’s strong and defining inks combine to give expert expression to the cast of colourful characters and rampaging robots providing a part of this book’s character that is equally as essential as Flynn’s writing. From the first page, this team brings the world of Sonic to life, working with the colourful history of video game and comic locations to craft an aesthetic that can only be called “unmistakably Sonic”. He also delivers humour straight from the heart of the era of platforming mascots, with much of Sonic’s joking persona and one-liners getting a surprising amount of laughs out of me with many a quip blurring the wonderful line between stupid and genius.įlynn also allows the superstar artistic team of Yardley, Amash, Smith and Herms to shine, concocting a story that accentuates the action and includes some wonderful psychical comedy.
With the focus on just Sonic and Tails this issue, Flynn’s wit and clear affection for the characters sets up strong and lasting personalities for the series. The real success of the issue comes from the distinct and entertaining voices Flynn brings to each of the characters. What’s more impressive is the fact that all of this is achieved without the need to focus on Metal Sonic punching a whole through time-space, or conflicting feelings of war coming from a bunch of fast-running animals. With a simpler narrative and a smaller cast, Flynn uses a perfected one-and-done style which brings action, quips and teamwork to the forefront of a colourful issue, while also setting up plot threads for more villains and allies to come. But when Tails begins to notice these robots getting smarter than ever, it seems that even with Eggman gone, a mysterious figure may still be pulling the strings of his evil robotic empire. Sonic, of course, won’t go down without a fight, and with a helping hand from Tails, leads the fight to stop these big bads from trampling hapless civilians. But this hasn’t stopped his robotic army from tearing its way through defenseless towns. What writer Ian Flynn brings to the table this issue however, is just fantastic all-ages fun.Įggman has long since been defeated and is far remove from being able to cause trouble. I’ll admit, I was perhaps a little apprehensive, especially knowing that Sonic’s run at Archie Comics went in so many strange directions, with world-ending, time-bending and mind-bending storylines, overarching plot threads and the expansion of this property in whatever hell direction they wanted. And while Sonic has suffered through a rocky few years of success and failure, the character still remains somewhat of an icon for kids, longtime fans and weird reviewers in their late teens (cough).
Now I’ve had a long history of being a fan of the ol’ anthropomorphic Hedgehog, growing up with his games, his comics and the oh-so-massive roster of ridiculous allies and villains that I became all too familiar with.
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IDW continues their Dark Spaces Anthology Series this May with “Good Deeds” from Che Grayson & Kelsey RamsayĪrtist: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Bob SmithĪfter a short time away from the comics industry, the blue blur comes racing into IDW Publishing with Archie Comics legend Ian Flynn leading the charge, utilising an all-new universe and a rotating roster of artists to make Sonic’s latest adventure come to life in spectacular fashion. Review – Planet of the Apes #1 (Marvel Comics) The Marvels Trailer Gives First Look at All-Female Superhero Trio Crime collide in Stephan Franck’s PALOMINO – Vol 2 & 3 on Kickstarter now Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows Bring Horror Series ‘The Ribbon King’ to AWA StudiosĬountry Music and L.A. Review – Maniac Of New York: Don’t Call It A Comeback #2 (AfterShock Comics)Ĭolin Farrell’s Penguin returns in trailer for new HBO Max series Review – Avengers: War Across Time #4 (Marvel Comics) Advance Review – The Mighty Barbarians #1 (Ablaze Publishing)
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