Sonic Legacy (Sonic Paradox Comic Series)

[SonicWindAttack]

Hello!  You may or may not recognize me as one of the writers for Archie Sonic Online, but there's another fancomic I wanted to share with you all.  I recently joined the team for Sonic Legacy, a fan-made comic by the Sonic Paradox animation team, made famous for their "Sonic Shorts" videos.  They've started to branch out into comic-making as a means to get non-animator artists involved within the SP community. It is a reboot of the series, starting with the first Sonic game on the Genesis, along with a brand new lore. Characters both old and new, across continuities, will make their way into the story, and we'll be starting with an entirely new character, Tempest the Dolphin.  We're aiming for a July release with our first issue, but you can see the solicit down below.  Hope you all enjoy what we've got planned!

 

The Sonic Paradox team has ventured into the world of making comics!  Prepare for an all-new Sonic adventure in “On Land or by Sea”: Speed demon Sonic the Hedgehog is the fastest thing on dry land, but has he met his match with the seafaring Tempest the Dolphin?  And when trouble erupts, can the two daredevils put aside their differences to combat this new threat?!

Story: CelestOrion
Writer: Sea-Salt, JordyPordy
Pencils: CrimDa, Sea-Salt
Inks: elisonic12, SpeedySpikes
Colors: CuteyTCat
Letters: CelestOrion
Editor: Tim J Campbell
Special thanks to: MimiFox

 

 

Since we already showed these off on our Twitter page, I figured it would be okay to post them here as well.  Here are a few penciled pages of our first issue:

 

[NezumiVA]

I myself am on this project and am very interested to see how it turns out. I'm voicing Sonic for the for YouTube dub that will be coming in tow with the comic itself.

[Dr. Detective]

Drawing isn't an issue for me but figuring out how to do dynamic panel layout like that is always something I find tough just thinking about.

[PC the Hedgehog]

Looks neat! The art's not quite Archie/IDW level, but still pretty good. I'll give it a shot.

[SonicWindAttack]

Animated teaser for our first issue!

 

[SonicWindAttack]

Now that our first issue is getting closer to completion, we've shown off the first four completed pages as a teaser! https://mobile.twitter.com/sonic_legacy/status/1038287689974521856

[SonicWindAttack]

Sorry to triple post, but the first issue has been released! https://tapas.io/episode/1191915

[MetalSkulkBane]

Alright, alright, here are my thoughts.

Let's start with the pros: It's very professional. If I didn't know better I could been fooled into thinking it's official. I mean, it's definitely not AS good as Flynn & crew, but it's fairly close. Artwork, comedy, dialogue, it's all very good. (I'm guessing background is swarming with team's OCs. Who brought a human woman? Just curious...)
And bringing Eggette is a genius move! If you're a fan project, use it to your advantage. You can guess my first very petty complain. For me her name is "Eggette", that's how original artists called her.  Also, 'Omletta' is a name of robotic wife Robotnik had in one episode of AoStH. I know, obscure, 98% readers won't care.

The issue reminds me of IDW Sonic #1, that is too say it's competent, well told, but lacks the hook. Seems like little reason to read next one (don't worry I will read).

Starting from start, VERY start is...unique approach. It's kinda funny Sonic learning about Badniks or capsules, when every single reader will know them. IDK, I hope you have purpose for it.

 

So let's talk about Tempest (BTW, her name is said ONCE in whole story. Just saying). She's good unique design, seems like a nice girl. It's just... you know what Mary Sue is?

- She's introduced by totally owning Sonic. (Down to "you're too slow")
- Then she's as fast as him (in water, but still. How convenient that Green Hills have so much water).

- She saves him from Buzz Bomber AND she's the one to trick Eggette.

- And there are at least two jokes about shipping her with Sonic. (admittedly, both jokes are cute. I like tiny Tempest in second joke).

 

Just to make it clear: it's not automatically bad thing. Both Shadow and Knuckles were introduced by making Sonic look like a chump. So what's the difference between Mary Sue and good character? Basically, if readers like that character or not.

So you're walking a fine line with her. You don't need to make her weaker or lamer to avoid controversy (maaaaybe do it one notch). Just pay extra attention to her characterization. You don't want to end with "OC who's basically female dolphin Sonic, only better"

 

I'm sure you have it all planned out, but this is what I would do

Spoiler

Next issue (or later): no water.

Create a scenario that puts her in obvious disadvantage, show her vulnerable and force her to rely on Sonic. It's great way to capture audience's sympathy and strengthen her bonds with Sonic.

And it's not like it would make her look weak. When character is at it's bottom, but she's determinate to go forward, that's the real strength.

 

[SonicWindAttack]

Preview pages for Issue #2!

 

[PaulyBFromDa303]

Just wait until Baldy McNosehair himself shows up

 

[SonicWindAttack]

Issue #2 of Sonic Legacy has been released! https://tapas.io/episode/1351064

[SonicWindAttack]

Solicit for Sonic Legacy #3!

 

[Ellipsis-Ultima]

Issue 3 is here btw:

https://m.tapas.io/episode/1460794

[PaulyBFromDa303]

Howdy-ho everyone!

Just stopping by to show you this one, our music team just released "Our Legacy", the main theme song for the Sonic Legacy series! You'll hear this in all our future animations that are coming your way. It was a real honor to work on this with the Sonic Legacy family, and I hope you all like it as well!

I also want to extend a thanks to @SonicWindAttack for keeping our SSMB peeps updated on the series and for creating this topic. I'm sure the entire team would be so grateful, I know I am. Thank you isn't exactly enough, so if there's anything you need just let me know

[SonicWindAttack]

No problem @PaulyBFromDa303, glad I could help!  And on that note, the solicit for Issue 4 is released!

 

[SonicWindAttack]

Sonic Legacy #4 is released! https://m.tapas.io/episode/1511719

[PC the Hedgehog]

I love the banter between Eggman and Omlette. She's so darn cute. Kudos to both the artists and writers.

[SonicWind]

Been awhile, but they finally got issue #5 out, and with it, the Sonic 1 arc comes to an end.

[PaulyBFromDa303]

Sonic Legacy's issue 1 voice dub is now out! Join Sonic the Hedgehog and Tempest the Dolphin as they meet for the very first time . . . as well as Omelette! Plus, you'll hear some very familliar sounding music in here (I did the opening theme, the first scene and the badnik confrontation track). Hope you guys like it! 

[SonicWindAttack]

Issue 6 is now live! 

[Sonictrainer]

Spoiler

The Witchcarters Redesigns are interesting.

 

[PC the Hedgehog]

I really enjoy how this fancomic is incorporating so many aspects of classic Sonic lore in various unique ways. Origin stories can be really hard to pull off, but I've enjoyed what you guys have been doing so far. Keep up the good work, @SonicWindAttack and crew!

[SonicWindAttack]

Got a couple of major announcements: Sonic Legacy now has its own website, and the first issue of Mobius Legacy has been released!

[PaulyBFromDa303]

Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes and ears! Sonic Legacy Issue 2 voicedub is now up and online!!!

Join Sonic and Tempest as they explore an unknown underground world, and you'll hear yours truly in the lava scene with that adrenaline pumping music! But seriously, from all of us at Sonic Legacy we hope you enjoy this episode, and stay tuned to the future of an epic adventure!

Also, keep your eyes peeled. This also means I will be publishing new music within the next day or so. Hope you enjoy . . . ERUPTION! See you all soon! Enjoy!