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So...this is random... http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/beloved-comic-book-character-archie-to-die-in-upcoming-issue-20140408 So if you're like me and haven't been into the Archie series, this is quite a shocker. I mean damn, is 2014 the year of surprise twists or something?

So judging from an earlier thread, a lot of folks around here aren't too big on the Archie series, but I think we can all agree that as far as the art goes, Tracy Yardley really brings a lot to the table and has done some of the best artwork for the comic, bringing his own style and look to the characters while still keeping them in model with their game counter parts and bringing a pleasing aesthetic to the comic as a whole. However, it came to mine and a friend's attention that despite this he was still having some trouble making ends meet. Tracy himself puts it better than I can. So, the plan is this. Me and FTA (of FindTheComputerRoom, also formerly of HellFireComms and occasional BrainScratchComms guest), and hopefully a few of our pals in the area are going to get together to host a charity stream for a man who has definitely helped to improve the series image, quite literally. On April 19th, at around 3 PM EST at twitch.tv/ftcr69 (ch'yeah) we'll start a stream up. Throughout the stream a 2 hour interview between FTA and Tracy will air in half hour chunks (the entire interview will be available uninterrupted in full sometime after the stream). In between those chunks we'll be playing through some of Tracy's favorite games, and also playing together in multiplayer Sonic modes, and altogether just having a good time (unless we play Shuffle). Of course, for donating there are some cool rewards on the table, most generously offered up by Tracy himself. Just about everything is signed, there's original artwork for pages of the comic, a few issues of the comic, a few paper trades of the comic, a couple Jazwares figures, a signed Sonic:Genesis hardcover book, and more. The prizes will be tiered with the donation amount, which we'll be explaining more closer to the stream, and anyone who donates into that tier will be entered in a raffle drawing. Having seen it first hand the original page artwork is especially cool and probably the coolest item for fans of Tracy and the comic as a whole. (A few of the original pages up for grabs) We're trying just to keep this within the Sonic community. There should be a post on Sonic Retro and The Sonic Stadium this week to help spread the event, but if you any of you guys and gals know of anyone who'd like to swing by and hang out, please let them know! Even if you can't donate we should be having a blast. If you like the Facebook thing, we do have an event page as we're trying to get a rough idea of at least how many will be joining us over the stream. https://www.facebook.com/events/243913629129117/

I've noticed that there is no pre-existing thread for the Sonic comics so I decided to do it first~ But first, a few rules... 1. This thread is for discussion on the comics in both of the Sonic titles. There shouldn't be much on other comics unless they pertain to these two (Like MegaMan during the crossover). Also, none of that UK comic stuff around here! (Unless it is relevant) 2. Let's try to be nice to everyone! Honest criticism is always welcome, but insults are not tolerated. 3. Also, please try to keep spoilers hidden for those who don't want to see them. An issue can be considered non-spoilerable about a week from it's release, but hide them until then. 4.Finally, let's have fun with this! I'll personally add in preview pages and useful stuff when I can, but it is up to you to make this enjoyable. Now that that's out of the way, let's get discussing! First topic: How is everyone enjoying the crossover?