Sonic Comic Magazine Comes to Germany

Sonic fans from Deutschland have a new off-shoot franchise to dedicate themselves to.  This month, a new comic magazine, published in German, was released.

It is a joint effort between Fremantle Media Enterprises and local publisher Panini.  Nowhere in the press release, loosely translated below, is any mention made of Archie Comics, so this may be separate from the nearly 20 year series.

Goodies for the first issue include what appear to be a coupon for the Sonic merchandise store and a couple of toys.  Thanks to Woun of Sonic Scene Russia for tipping us; if you help us learn more about what’s inside the issue, send us a news tip either on the website or via Twitter.

Berlin, 16 July – SONIC THE HEDGEHOG – faster than lightning and just in time for the summer holidays – FremantleMedia Enterprises in partnership with the Panini Publishing Ltd. launches on 18 July “SONIC THE HEDGEHOG – The Comic Magazine”.

“The Sonic Comics are now laid for over 20 years very successfully in the U.S. and there are among the most popular comics for kids. Since the blue hedgehog is very well known and popular in Germany, it was high time to bring the cool SONIC comics across the pond. We are very pleased to be working with SEGA and FremantleMedia Enterprises, “says Max Muller, publishing director of Panini Comics Germany.

The comic will be available in Germany two months in newsagents, kiosks, bookshops and comic stores relevant. His fans can look forward to next editorial background information, competitions and activity pages in addition to many new monthly surprises.

Diana M. Dieckmann, FME’s vice president, Licensing Germany & CEE describes the comic as a “highlight of the comics – we are proud to continue alongside such a fantastic, world-renowned brand like SEGA Sonic the Hedgehog, in Europe now represent the appropriate comic to be allowed. With the thus enlarged product portfolio, we are sure to delight fans of the world’s most successful gaming character outside of the video world.”