Sonic X (comics)

"Sonic X" is an ongoing comic book series published by Archie Comics, based on the English dub of the Japanese anime of the same name. Like Archie's other title, "Sonic the Hedgehog," "Sonic X" features SEGA's mascot video game character Sonic. It began in September 2005 and was originally meant to be a four-part series. However, due to the positive reaction to the series' announcement, it was extended to ongoing status before the first issue premiered. Up to issue 15 of the series, it was usually written by Joe Edkin and penciled by Tim Smith III, but other pencillers such as Tracy Yardley , David Hutchinson and Steven Butler have been featured. Ian Flynn wrote issues 16 and 17, although Edkin returned with issue 18. The comic's editor is Mike Pellerito.

"Sonic X" is unique among Archie's "Sonic"-related series in that it does not take place in the same fictional universe as the comic book "Sonic the Hedgehog". Instead, it exists in the expanded universe of the "Sonic X" fictional universe, existing to supplement the stories from the show.

The comic borrows elements from the series first two seasons of the show, including Eggman's fort, destroyed in Season One of the anime, and characters from the "Sonic Adventure" storyline. The series generally does not include characters and plot elements absent from the animated series, with few exceptions (most notably the presence of classic badnik and other elements of the original "Sonic the Hedgehog" video game in the story "No Thanks for the Memories").

Characters

Main characters

*Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic is the main anthropomorphic protagonist in the comic book and is Chris's best friend. He's the world's fastest hedgehog ever, and the world's fastest living thing in general.

*Chris Thorndyke: Chris is the main human protagonist, and Sonic's best human friend ever since he saved Sonic from drowning in his fantastically rich parents' swimming pool.

*Doctor Eggman: Dr. Eggman is the main antagonist in the comic book. He has an IQ of 300, and considers himself as the world's greatest mind, of all time. Even though he is very intelligent, he's unable to defeat Sonic and his friends. A new trait not found in the Sonic X animated series is that Eggman is a master of disguise, frequently donning various costumes in his schemes. Though they usually do little to conceal his identity, the characters in the comic are fooled by his disguises most of the time. He's also a terrific wrestler, with expertise in lucha libre.

*Miles "Tails" Prower: Tails often helps Sonic out on his adventures. He's also Sonic's best friend and is always ready to fight all mechanical menaces that the evil genius Dr. Eggman builds to destroy.

*Knuckles the Echidna: Knuckles is a red echidna who continues to guard the Master Emerald on Angel Island, and he is one of the most powerful allies of Sonic and he battles against Dr. Eggman.

*Amy Rose: Amy Rose is in love with Sonic. Although she seems obsessed with Sonic, she really loves him. She's a professional with her Piko Piko Hammer and is a real danger for her enemies, and sometimes, also for her friends.

*Cream the Rabbit and Cheese the Chao: Cream and Cheese often help out on Sonic's adventures. She's a cute little rabbit who loves to play with her best friend Cheese the Chao and with her mother, Vanilla the Rabbit.

*Rouge the Bat: Rouge is a treasure-hunter, thief, and works for the government as a spy. She loves jewels and has the dream of collecting the world's most valuable and precious jewels, such as the Chaos Emeralds and the Master Emerald. She also works as an agent of the Station Square military force GUN, alongside Agent Topaz. She usually is seen working with Shadow.

Recurring Characters

"See List of characters in Sonic X for more information"

*Big the Cat: Big is a peaceful cat who loves to fish, and is always after his best friend, Froggy. At first sight, Big doesn't look very smart, but in fact is very smart... he just wants to live his life in peace, without worrying about any problem. Usually, he doesn't like to fight, but when his friends are in danger, he will fight against any kind of danger to protect them.

*Emerl: Emerl is a robot that was found in an underground laboratory, and from what was seen of him in Paris when Dr. Eggman attacked the place where the World Fair was taking place, he recognized Dr. Eggman as his master because he resembles his grandfather Prof. Gerald Robotnik. For a short time Emerl was friends with Cream the Rabbit, but was ultimately destroyed in episode 46. He is no longer in the comic series.

*Vanilla the Rabbit: Vanilla is Cream's mother. With the help of Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon and Charmy Bee, she was able to find her daughter, who was teleported to our world by accident.

*Chaotix: Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon and Charmy Bee are a group of detectives that will help anyone in any case. They helped Vanilla the Rabbit found her daughter Cream. It is rumoured that Vector actually loves Vanilla, Cream's mother.

* Tikal the Echidna: Tikal is an Echidna who returned to the present time to help Sonic and his friends. Before going back to the past, she tells them that if they call her name, she will return.

* Chaos: Chaos is the Echidna's god of destruction who goes into the present with Tikal to help Sonic fight against Dr. Eggman's Dark Chao. Chaos is later captured and enslaved by Eggman, this time with a powerful mechanical harness to ensure obedience, but Super Sonic defeats the doctor and frees the ancient being from his control.

Exclusive Characters

These characters only appear on the original series, or in the comic book:

* Chuck Thorndyke: Chuck is Chris's grandpa. Being a scientist and an inventor, most of the times he helps Tails with a few projects.

* Nelson Thorndyke: Nelson is Chris's dad and Chuck's son. Nelson is the CEO of a successful computer company.

* Lindsay Fay: Lindsay is Chris's mom and she's a well-known actress.

* Decoe and Bocoe: Decoe and Bocoe are Dr. Eggman's robotic henchmen, who help him with his schemes of world domination. Unlike their boss, they usually see that every plan Eggman comes up with will eventually fail, and behave like a couple of clowns when things get ugly.
* Bokkun: Dr. Eggman's messenger. He has the job of giving the messages that Dr. Eggman sends to Sonic and his pals, calling them for a fight or to warn them that he will try to conquer the world.

* Agent Topaz: She is a G.U.N. Tac Team agent and the human partner of Rouge the Bat, not to mention also best-friend. Though at first the regimental Topaz disapproves of the scheming Rouge, the two become friends fast. Even when Rouge was framed, Topaz believed in her, proving that although she may not like the ways of work of her partner, she still believes and trusts her as a friend and colleague.

* Scarlet Garcia: She is the prime news reporter of the SSTV (Station Square Television), and is always on the scene to report what's going on, to the citizens of Station Square. Thanks to her, Sonic and the rest of the gang always know when someone needs their help.

* Sam Speed: He's the leader of the S-Team, and Sonic's main rival when it comes to speed. He's also Lidsay's brother, and Chris' uncle. Although is sometimes too stubborn to see his own mistakes, he's one of the most powerful allies against Dr. Eggman's robots.

* El Gran Gordo: El Gran Gordo is a wrestler and luchador who has gain quite an admiration by the public in Station Square, becoming the Wrestling World Champion, more than once. But in reality, he's actually Dr. Eggman disguised. He started to use this identity to gain money for its schemes, but ended up liking to be the good guy for once. Although he cheated to win his matches, he was able to defeat Sonic and Andes the Giant (an allusion to the great wrestler André the Giant) using his own fighting skills.
* Captain Westwood: Captain Westwood is one of the main G.U.N. agents and is Rouge and Topaz's superior. He's main objective is to overthrow Agent Topaz along with Rouge, so he could be #1 in the agency, although most of the times he needs the help of Sonic to get out of messes. He harbors a deep jealousy against Sonic and his friends, and has been known to do some seriously illegal and dangerous things behind the backs of his superiors. (He is suspected of being the head of S.O.N.I.C.X. going by the name the Organizer). His character design, demeanor, and actions are heavily influenced by Albert Wesker of Resident Evil fame.

* S.O.N.I.C.X.: A group of humans dedicated to destroying Sonic, due to how the hedgehog and his friends ruined their lives and careers in one way or another. Lead by an (as of Issue #23) anonymous proprietor and composed of:
**Card Passer: A former G.U.N. commander who led an unauthorized attack on Eggman. He was fired from his position upon the President finding out.
**Hector Dragg: A former Speed Team member, originally Sam Speed's rival until Sonic arrived and shoved him to third. His determination to beat them both led Hector to get more reckless in his performance, ultimately forcing Sam to remove him from the team.
**Howard Watcher: Ex-Warden of Prison Island, fired after Sonic's escape and the island's subsequent destruction.
**Doctor Kai Narasu: A scientist who originally wrote a paper about Sonic being nothing but a robot (Episode 2). However, his theories were proven false and he ultimately lost his tenure.
**Li Yan: Although he has no real issues with Sonic, he desires to get revenge on Knuckles and Hawk after they made fools of him and stole the Red Chaos Emerald (Episode 17).
**Jerome Wise: Former aide to the President, who was fired after he was discovered to be conspiring with Eggman (Episode 21). He has since been reduced to a homeless laughingstock.

The expanded (and, in Sonic's opinion, ridiculous) name is "Society for Observing and Neutralizing Inter-dimensional Creatures and Xenomorphs" and was decided on by Jerome, having spent the entire night surfing the Internet in the effort of coming up with the name.

Comic summary

The Sonic X comic series tells the untold stories of the anime, with adventure taking place sometime after the Sonic Adventure 2 arc. There are currently no plans for Seasons 1, or 3 stories, though, Shadow the Hedgehog has been confimed to make an appearance.

At issue 40 Shadow and Metal Sonic make their debut, said to have been knocked straight out from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" universe. However, issue 40 is also the end of the Sonic X comics which will lead into the next comic series, Sonic Universe. Sonic Universe will not, however, be a continuation of Sonic X.

ee also

* The original "Sonic the Hedgehog" comic series
* "Sonic X" - the original anime
* [http://www.mobiusforum.net/topic/7820/t/Ian-Flynn-Reveals-Tons-of-Info-on-Sonic-Universe.html Ian Flynn Reveals Tons of Info on Sonic Universe]

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