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As I said, the main theme was the only thing I noticed that hasn't been commented on in other forums and websites. Everything you mentioned, on the other hand... (...Sorry if I sound harsh.) Personally, I'm not too bothered with the similarities. After all, Sonic in this game plays very differently from Mario in the 'Galaxy' games.

After seeing that trailer (and even though I don't speak Japanese)... I'm really starting to like the look of the game now. Too bad I still don't have a Wii-U... yet. For me, the only real 'Galaxy-esque' thing I found (which hasn't been commented to death on in other forums) was the main theme. I mean, it definately sounds more Unleashed/Colours-esque at first, but then I felt like it started to sound more like something from Galaxy. It doesn't bother me too much, though. I still like it, especially near the end. Overall, I'm looking forward to this game more than before. (Oh and that image of Wiseman at the end... could he be the final boss of the DLC?)

Hey guys! Here's the variant cover for Issue 256 (CTC: Conclusion): So yeah, it's the same background from the Post-Crossover teaser in Issue 250 (WC: Part 9). Still pretty cool, though.

True, true. I'm just surprised that I can't find it anywhere. It's a shame too, 'cause I've really been looking forward to reading the 'Blackout' story arc. Speaking of which, here's the variant cover for Issue 33 (Unplugged): Umm... okay. (Certainly wasn't expecting this now, were we?)

Hey guys! Here's the variant cover for Issue 59 (Shadow Fall: Part 1): ...Well, at least it gives off a 'Shadow the Hedgehog 2' kind of look.

Strange... I'm sure that Issue 29 (Blackout: Part 1) should be out by now, especially the digital release. Has no-one been able to upload it yet?

Still sounds more like a 'sequel' to me. Plus, notice how Ian states that A Black Comet appears, not THE Black Comet. It's a possibility that there are more than just one Black Comet, and the one from 'Shadow The Hedgehog' was just one that appeared around Earth Mobius 50-something years ago. I dunno, that's just my thoughts.

Well, Ian Flynn has given us a few pointers for the upcoming Universe arc: There's one other bit referring to the STH Issue 256 solicitation, but that's in the other topic.

Well, it is still a possibility. I'm just saying that it would seem a bit redundant. Either way, we'll find out by the end of the year. (...Actually, that's quite a while away.)

Oh, it's not that I never believed you. It's that I didn't want to believe it. I already knew about the Archie/Punisher and Sonic/Sabrina crossovers, as well as the Sonic/Image Comics crossover, so I had a feeling that a Sonic/Sailor Moon crossover wouldn't be impossible. Either way, it seems... odd. (Sorry if I sounded like a jerk from all that. That wasn't what I was going for.) Anyway, back on topic (Mega Man-wise, at least). I see what you mean about the X-Buster, seeing as it is required to create one of the more powerful weapons in Legends. Also, now that you mention Tron Bonne, who's your favourite character from the Legends games?

Isn't that kinda the same thing as Captain Metal and his band of pirates?

I... suppose. Even so, Legends is set far beyond Classic OR X's timelines, to the point where the X-Buster is nothing more than a toy. But hey, this is Archie we're talking about, so who knows? (On another note, are you serious with the Sonic/Sailor Moon thing?! Er... I don't think I'll be looking into that anytime soon ever.) (Oh, hey. The Mega Man comics topic has finally reached the second page. Time to celebrate! ...Ok, I'm done.)

Oh, I see. Are you referring to the 'Bem', by any chance? I remember them being referred to in the 'Genesis' epilogue, since they originally made everyone on Mobius immune to roboticization until the first Genesis Wave struck (which, for anyone who's curious, still happened in the new continuity). I suppose it could be interesting to see them in the new Universe arc. Now if you'll all excuse me, I'm gonna go and look up more about the Xorda... (oh, so that's what they look like. *shudders*)

Hmm... I dunno. I personally think that Legends would work better as an anime-esque show than a comic book. But that's just me...

Alien... fugitive? If you're referring to a comic before Issue 220 (whch was where I started), then unfortunately I don't know who you're talking about.

Well, Ian Flynn has expressed how much he really wants to do a Mega Man X side-series, similarly to Sonic Universe. But he's also said that it probably won't happen for a while, and it would also require many, MANY people reading and enjoying the current Mega Man comics (which shouldn't be too hard, after the crossover).

Lets get MOVING! (...) Er, anyway, here's the main cover and solicitation for the next Universe arc, 'Shadow Fall'. Enjoy: So... those aliens aren't the Black Arms? They (as well as Black Doom, most likely) are already dead? Hmm... what are your thoughts, guys? [EDIT: Ian Flynn has given more detail on this arc, mostly to do with the villains. Skip to the bottom of the next page to see those updates.]

Hey guys! We have a new cover and solicitation for the epilogue to 'Blackout'. Enjoy: (No variant cover yet, I'll add it in when I can.) Well, judging by that end part, I'd say that the MM3 adaptation may happen sooner than I expected. What are your thoughts, guys?

It's time! Here are the main cover and solicitation for the conclusion to 'Countdown To Chaos'! Enjoy: Well, at least they're acknowledging that 'PPP' ends before this arc. Also, could Metal Sonic be going rogue... again? What do you guys think? [EDIT: So, according to Ian Flynn himself, the solicitation is a bit wrong. There is no Aquatic Ruin Zone (or at least, not one that's important to the plot of CTC). Everything else is correct, though.]

Although a pattern would make sense, I really don't see the next arc being another 'X Years Later' storyline (especially with all the Penders-related mumbo-jumbo that's happened recently). I wouldn't worry about what comes after 'Shadow Fall' until 'PPP' is finished, anyway. (Though, there is still that 'Underground' epilogue...)

The most interesting part of that cover to me is that are there. (Although, PPP will have finished by then, so I guess it makes sense.)

So, the next Universe arc is most likely a 'Shadow The Hedgehog'-esque storyline, eh? ...I think I can get down with that. Also, if my calculations are correct, then Part 1 of the next arc should be out just before 'CTC Part 4', which could explain if the cover is anything to go by. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing our favourite black hedgehog returning to the spotlight. After all, he was the one who started Sonic Universe in the first place. But before that, we still have some pirates to defeat!

Something... 'Big', eh? CTC Plot-Twist: The Freedom Fighters must take on a giant, skyscraper-sized Froggy!

(...Man, that holiday dragged.) So I've recently returned and the first thing I did was read Issue 252. It's... interesting, to say the least. While I'm still disappointed with Naugus just leaving (especially since it looks like it'll be a while until he returns), I think the issue was pretty decent. Tails having his old memories restored was a given, and the fight with Tails Doll was alright. (Still, I would've preferred to see Team Freedom take on the original Tails Doll, but I digress.) Though I haven't actually seen much of Old Max (I started around the countdown to 'Genesis'), I think the new King Max Acorn looks pretty cool and could become a neat character later in the series. Speaking of redesigns, I think NICOLE's new look is great, too. Definately has more of an 'A.I.' feel to it, in my opinion. And Sally's redesign is (quite literally) decent, too. Now, about the whole 'restart' thing... I'm okay with it (for now, at least.) It's clear that this isn't a reboot, but rather the Archie and Genesis worlds have merged into one reality. (And judging by the solicitations for 'CTC' and that teaser poster from Issue 250, I'd say that's not a good thing.) I like the idea of the next arc being about Sonic and Tails (and NICOLE) searching for the Freedom Fighters to both regroup and restore their old memories, while also learning more about this new reality and both its positives and negatives. I just hope that it keeps my attention, or I might think of temporarily 'dropping' it. (But that's unlikely to happen, right?) Oh, and Eggman was in the issue somewhere. Kinda forgot about him. (Though in fairness, he will be a major plot-point in 'CTC', by the sounds of it. So there's that, at least.) Meanwhile, I'm interested to see the solicitations for the next Universe arc, which should be sometime next week.