Wulfsbane Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 It’s official. SEGA and Archie Comics are going their separate ways. The official Sonic PR has announced this just moments ago. They do, however, say that “this does not mark the end of Sonic in comics”. What exactly that means is unknown, but one thing is for sure. The Sonic PR indicates that it was a move done by SEGA of America, a “decision to take a different direction for the series that will be announced at a later date”. Again, the exact meaning of this is unknown. We don’t know if this means the comics will shift publishers, if they’ll be toned down to being one-off issues, or what is going on. Either way, it’s the end of an era. Official Statement below 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Arcade Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 http://www.tssznews.com/2017/07/19/current-former-archie-freelance-writers-react-to-archiesega-partnership-ending/ A few artists and writers have also had a few words to say regarding this news, with some who will have words to share later on. After several months of this Hiatus at least we finally know what's going on now, while I understand a lot of people aren't happy with how this turned out at least we have our answer. I'm not too sure what to feel about this to be honest, but I'll share my own thoughts later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfsbane Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Course Penders isn't being tactful, now is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfsbane Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 According to Tyson Hesse: “We Would Hear Little Things [About Archie/SEGA Talks] Here & There” It seems everyone was in fact kept in the dark about this and found out after the PR statement about it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTraveller Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I only hope that SEGA learns the right lesson from this, instead of using it as another excuse not to try harder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddlerTheDalek Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Sad day for an Archie Sonic fan. I wonder whats going to happen after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akessel92 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 6 hours ago, DaddlerTheDalek said: Sad day for an Archie Sonic fan. I wonder whats going to happen after this. Perhaps it will be taken by different publisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTor, Prince of Ro’den Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F07E Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Aside from the fact I called it, this was pretty much inevitable. The saddest part is that they're unlikely to use any of the satam cast or post/pre reboot characters ever again (no more FF, no more decent eggbosses, etc) , while also being the greatest and most satisfying part as the worst ideas, writing, storytelling and shoddy world building post reboot are purged for good (meaning stupid choices like Wendy NAUGUS witchcart and BBA: eggmooks incorporated are undone, which allows for both to be returned to their former status of legitimate individual villains with their own individual goals). In short: I'm ok with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoKat Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 So it's finally official...honestly, I'm surprised that it lasted as long as it did. @Wulfsbane:when was Penders ever tactful about anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dth1971 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Sonic is moving to IDW anyway starting in April 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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