Latest Penders Chat Highlights

I unfortunately could not attend, but a few managed to get some very important facts down and bring them to WB, the person I report to on Sonic HQ News. WB, who could also not attend, put these highlights up there, and now, I will tell you them here:

Knuckles will feature a prominent role in maybe Sonic 91-93

Plans have changed and Charmy bee will return in Sonic 93. The change for issue 92 is the Sonic Shuffle preview. Unlike other game adaptations, however, there is no complete story. In fact, it will end on a cliffhanger, saying to buy the game for the rest of the story.

There may be something more concerning Big, E-102, Perfect Chaos, Robotnik all in the SS game, and new people as well (probably Void). It may ied to SA slightly, and not in any part of the continuity. All of the above will be explained and understood when we see the Knuckles story.

SSS15: The Final Issue and The Return of Ixis Naugus is going to the printers.

The Regular series is settling down for the moment. Details leading to 100 are still being planned. Pages from Sonic 90-92 may hopefully to add to KP’s website.

ED Note: MUST READ for those under 13: Major change regarding KP’s message board and chat room this weekend. Due to the new COPPA Law restricting commercial websites (which Ken considers his site to be) Everyone must register to use it, due to legal matters and the nature of the site, parent’s signature for those that are underage and e-mail address to receive password and use the boards Personal info needed. He said he wouldn’t do it if he didn’t have to.

No Julie-Su until Sonic 98. She and her step-parents will return in full.

Dimitri will return as Enerjak by Sonic 100.

SEGA will not change in regards to certain things. These are their characters including the FF’s and minor chars. SEGA exerts more control of the comic as a promotional vehicle. Referring to Shuffle in that aspect is already tough. SA2, however, won’t be for a while. The comic will adapt any Sonic game SEGA puts out, and they can’t refuse, as they will use the comic to market the games.

KP still has a free hand with Knuckles, as we’ll see in following issues.

Ray The Squirrel was on the Floating Island when Echidna Civilization got zapped into a different zone, and won’t be coming back for a few issues. This stands for the Chaotix as well. No Chaotix stories coming up, but they will be around.

Speaking of the Chaotix, Charmy is the only one outside the Dark Legions zone barrier. Charmy and Saffron will return in Sonic 93. That will be posted on KP’s website later. Certain relationships will be explored.

And you’ll FINALLY be seeing certain things Archie intended to do a long time ago finally come about. Stuff that was talked about WAAAAAAY back in Endgame time:

Geoffrey will become more involved with Sally, for instance. Geoffrey and Hershey was never established more than professional relationship. There also may be a possible love triangle returning but it may not be how we think, could be very interesting, as Sally will re-examine her feelings for him.

The Chosen One arc will appear in Sonic 95-97, Tails and Knux will unite during this time.

Mina’s role will increase.

Even Archie had a hard time getting Knux books into stores.

Constable Remington’s big secret concerning Knuckles happenings will come out some time after 100.

No idea if any stories will appear from that new zone where everyone on the Floating Island was zapped to, because events in #100 have not been accurately determined.

Sonic might go solo soon as well, Ken will have to check with Karl on that one. The Sword of Acorns is a plotpoint he’ll have to check on as he’s not sure what its status is with it. He can only maintain Knux continuity.

He also highly doubts Knux will be speaking much to anyone after Sonic 100.

Mike Gallagher quit! O_O Does this mean Off Panel on hiatus? That’s possible, although KP hasn’t discussed what happened with Justin.

Just to give you some idea of the insanity in producing the latest issues, they’ve been barely getting the books out before deadline due to a lot of miscommunication and other snafus.

Sonic and Knux will do a major crossover in 100. Xenin could return, not sure when, because Ken’s more concerned with Enerjak and the events leading up to Sonic 100. Even more interesting: Someone christened “The Ultimate Villain” will appear in Sonic 100.

Manny Galan is no longer associated with the books in any way. He’s too busy working for Nickelodeon now.

Lara-Su appears between 100 and 112. The Color scheme is still undecided.

Ken’s unsure of everything that Karl has planned beyond a few specifics. HOWEVER – Something does happen to one of Sonic’s parents by #100.

What happened to the oncoming Overlanders will be addressed later on.

And we’ll probably much less of Remington token appearance, UNLESS the proposed Knuckles mini-series is approved.

And that’s about it. So, if you couldn’t make it, this should help you to realize the goings-on there.