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Episode 459: Sonic the Hedgehog Comics

Added 2022-05-30 12:00:01 +0000 UTC

You may know Sonic the Hedgehog from his many dubious video games, but did you know he has also appeared in the most debased medium known to mankind: Comic Book Periodicals? It’s true, I’m afraid, but in the interests of Sonic science, I, Stuart Gipp, have assembled a crack team of Sonic comic experts to discuss this phenomenon. I’m joined here by the marvellous Bobby Schroeder, author of the tremendously entertaining blog “Thanks, Ken Penders”, which chronicles every issue of the Archie Sonic comic among many other entertaining things, and the host of Sonic the Comic the Podcast (examining every issue of the UK’s “Sonic the Comic”), the familiar and brilliant Dave Bulmer.

Join us as we dive deep into Sonic comics of yesterday and today, answering once and for all the universe’s most pertinent unanswered question: what’s the deal with all those crazy Sonic comics!??

Art by Leeann Hamilton, edits by Greg Leahy. Music this episode:

11:36 - Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Theme Song
24:08 - Sonic the Hedgehog ("SatAM" TV Series): Theme Song
34:39 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Final Boss
43:55 - Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Dr. Robotnik's Theme
52:16 - Sonic Generations: Sky Sanctuary (Classic)
1:02:40 - Sonic Mania: Opening Theme | Sonic CD: Wacky Workbench "G" Mix (JPN/EU ver.)
1:14:49 - Shining Force II: Lively Town
1:28:14 - Sonic & Knuckles: Death Egg Zone (Act 1)
1:44:59 - Sonic Adventure: Theme of Dr. Eggman
1:52:13 - Decap Attack: Intro Theme
2:00:09 - Sonic Forces: Theme of the Resistance
2:10:19 - Sonic Colors (Wii): Planet Wisp (Act 1)
Closing - Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony: Sonic the Hedgehog Medley