Sonic in Print Media - Comics - Another Sonic Attraction
Apart from the television series to their credit, Sonic Games have also produced many Comic books which were accepted with open arms by Sonic game players. The first step to Sonic comics from Sonic games was through the Disney Adventures magazine, which laid the basis of all Sonic the Hedgehog games. It showed the transformation of the evil doctor Robotnik from a god fearing human to a tyrant.
Known as Sonic the comic, this was brought by Fleetway edition for Sonic game players. Apart from Sonic games and characters, the comics also had other popular Sega characters in the content. The main Sonic hedgehog game line was divided in different parts, with the major part concerning the adventures of Sonic. The remaining parts were contributed to support characters like Tails, Knuckles, Amy and Chaotix. More than 180 strips were created for the Sonic game lovers, all of which were huge success. Enthusiasts who still play Sonic the Hedgehog games can find the Sonic Comics resources by looking for Sonic The Comic Online. The transformation from printed media to online media is unofficial and it has been done by fellow enthusiasts only.
Another similar Sonic the hedgehog comic book was released by Archie comics and are still under printing. It was different from the Fleetway edition and was aimed at the American audience. As of today, the comics has shifted its focus to Sonic X series on TV due to the demands of players of Sonic games. To the joy of Sonic game players,it has also been awarded as the longest running comic book series based on a video game by the Guinness World Records. The story follows the adventures of our Blue hero and his attempts to thwart the plans of evil doctor Robotnik.
Another famous comic book which caught the attention of enthusiasts of Sonic the Hedgehog games is Sonic X. This is based on the Japanese anime, Sonic X, which has been dubbed in English. The scope of the comic is exactly the same as the Sonic X TV series universe, with an expansion of the universe as seen in Sonic games. The comic series was launched in 2005 to support the anime and has continued since then, due to the immense response of Sonic game players around the world.
Another manga version of the Sonic the Hedgehog game was released in 1992. It followed Nicky Parlouzer, a hedgehog boy who had the ability to turn into Sonic the hedgehog. People who play Sonic games really loved this type of manga, and the series became highly acclaimed and sought after.
The various print media accomplishments gave new life to the new games which were based on Sonic. All the new Sonic Games, Online Sonic Games, Sonic the Hedgehog games which have come after the initial ones, especially for the new platforms like PS3 and Xbox 360, have maintained their interest through the television and print media.