New York, NY (November 18, 2010): The world's longest running video
game-based comic book, Archie Comics' *Sonic the Hedgehog *series, gets an
extra dose of *COLOR* this fall to coincide with the release of SEGA's brand
new, highly-anticipated video game, *SONIC COLORS™*!
The exclusive adaptation back-up story, written by Archie-Sonic scribe Ian
Flynn and penciled by fan-favorite artist Tracy Yardley, will be featured in
Archie Comics' *Sonic the Hedgehog #219*, set to hit stores December 8th,
2010.
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*"*It's true to the source," says writer Ian Flynn of the comic book
adaptation. "We worked out a five page story that introduces our audience to
the world of the game and tease a few of the crucial story elements…fans can
then play the adventure for themselves by picking up the game." *Sonic
Colors™* marks Flynn's 7th Sonic the Hedgehog video game adaptation,
including takes on *Sonic and the Secret Rings™*, *Sonic and the Black
Knight™*, and the recent Sega smash *Sonic Unleashed™*!
"We were provided with some awesome early concept art and rough cuts of some
of the gameplay," continues Flynn, "which offered us the ability to make the
transition between comic book and video game much smoother – I think the
fans are really gonna dig this one!"
"The game stories are always fun for me," adds artist Tracy Yardley, who has
been bringing Sonic the Hedgehog's world to comic books for over 5 years and
counting. "The game looks incredible and I'm pleased with how our adaptation
turned out."
In addition to the *Sonic Colors™* adaptation, *Sonic* *the Hedgehog
#219*features the epic first installment of "In Service to the King,"
which
begins the build-up to next year's 20th anniversary celebration of Sonic the
Hedgehog! It's a great time to be a "Sonic" fan!
*Sonic Colors™* video game available in stores November 16th.
*Sonic the Hedgehog #219* available in stores the week of December 7th!
Sonic Colors and Sonic the Hedgehog are registered trademarks of SEGA. All
other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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RIK OFFENBERGER | Public Relations Coordinator
Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
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Office: (914) 381-5155 | Cell: (909) 996-3342
E-Mail: RikO@ArchieComics.com
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