For the other uses of "Sonic Boom", see Sonic Boom (disambiguation) .
Main cover for Sonic Boom #1 .
Sonic Boom is an eleven-issue comic book series published by Archie Comics . It is based off the eponymous Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off franchise Sonic Boom . The comic began in October 2014 and came to an end in September 2015.
Overview
The Sonic Boom comic book series is based on the Sonic Boom television series and the two video game prequels, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal , and takes place within this continuity which is dubbed the Sonic Boom World during Worlds Unite .[1] It was first hinted in the solicitation for Sonic Super Special Magazine #12 , but was later officially revealed on 16 July 2014, when Archie Comics revealed Sonic Boom subscriptions.[2]
Unlike other Sonic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Universe released by Archie Comics, which are more super hero action-drama, the emphasis for the Sonic Boom comic series focuses, like the TV series, squarely on comedy, action and adventure filled with tons of gags, fourth-wall-breaking commentary and physical comedy.[1] [3] The series has lots of contained, accessible stories and a few over-arching story arcs, and is meant to serve more as a casual fun read than an ongoing action-adventure drama like the other Sonic titles.[1] [3]
The series was written by Ian Flynn with art by Evan Stanley .[1] Later on, it was revealed by Paul Kaminski , Executive Director of Editorial at Archie Comics, that the comics would over its last year be co-written with Ian Flynn by Bill Freiberger , Sam Sandak Freiberger, Greg Hahn and Alan Denton , who are writers on the Sonic Boom TV series, to better integrate the comics into the world of video games and television.[4]
The comic series was launched on 24 October 2014 and ended with the eleventh issue on 2 September 2015, though "its stories and characters will continue in [Archie Comics'] other books."[5] This was elaborated in said issue where it is stated that the stories will continue in the Sonic Super Digest and Sonic Super Special Magazine series. According to Ian Flynn, the cancelation of the series was not due to low sales, as the series was "doing fine," or a decision from Sega .[6] Rather, it was because Archie Comics felt Sonic Boom would be better suited in certain places instead of being a monthly-scheduled series.[7]
Synopsis
The main characters of the comics is the title character and hero Sonic the Hedgehog along with his friends Miles "Tails" Prower , Knuckles the Echidna , Amy Rose and Sticks the Badger while Dr. Eggman will be a frequently reoccurring character.[1] Much like in the television series, the comics center around Sonic and his gang of friends, their never-ending search for adventure, and their battles with Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, along with other rogues to protect their island home, while facing several wacky experiences.
The first story arc featured in the comics set the comical and whimsical tone for the series, and showed Sonic’s world and introduced the heroes and villains while exploring the character relationships.[1]
Graphic Novel Volume Sets
Archie Comics offered trade releases with the Sonic Boom comic book series as well, starting with issues 1-4.[8]
Stories and Arcs
"The Big Boom" (#1-4)
"Getting a Little Boulder Part One of... eh... One" (#1)
"Knuckleduster" (#2)
"Hammer-Spaced" (#3)
"Sticks and Stones" (#4)
"Boom Shaka-laka" (#5-7, #11)
"Eggtoberfest" (#5)
"Everybody's Super Sonic Racing" (#6-7)
"Eggman Gets a Gorilla" (#11)
"True Stories" (#11)
"Worlds Unite " (#8-10, Sonic Universe #76-78, Sonic the Hedgehog #273-275, Mega Man #50-52)
Trivia
This is the second comic book series published by Archie Comics to be based on an animated spin-off TV series from the Sonic franchise, the other being Sonic X .
The series was hinted when a fan asked about it in the 'My Sonic Universe' section in Sonic Universe #65 . The editor's reply was censored by a 'Top Secret' emblem.
This is the shortest lived Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off comic series, lasting for only eleventh issues. This beats the Sonic Super Special spin-off series which had fifteen issues.
It is also the second shortest Sega -related series, with the original NiGHTS into Dreams... series being the first with just six issues.
As a running gag, the written sound effects in various issues begins with "Ker-".
Various background characters from the Sonic Boom television series, like Wolfie and Lady Goat , are colored differently in the comics.
Gallery
Cover artwork
Regular
Variant
References
Printed media
Manga
Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic (1991) · Sonic the Hedgehog (The Adventures of SONIC the Hedgehog (1992—1994) · Dash & Spin Super Fast Sonic (2003—2005) · Dengeki Nintendo DS (Sonic World Adventure (2008), Sonic and the Black Knight (2009), Sonic Chronicles (2009), Sonic Colors (2010), Sonic Generations (2011) · Sonic Superstars Start Book (2023)
Comic books
Sonic the Hedgehog (promotional comic) (1991) · Archie Comics (Issue ¼ (1992), Sonic the Hedgehog (miniseries) (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series) (1993—2017) · Sonic the Comic (1993—2002) · Sonic Sunday Strips (1993—1995) · Sonic Adventures (1994) · Archie Comics (Princess Sally (1995), Tails (1995), Knuckles (1996), Sonic Quest (1996), Knuckles the Echidna (1997—1999), Sonic X (2005—2008), Sonic Universe (2008—2017), Sonic Boom (2014—2015) · Sonic Comic (2016) · IDW Publishing (Sonic the Hedgehog (2018-present), Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper (2019), Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome (2021-2022), Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island (2022-2023)
Novels and picture books
Stay Sonic (1993) · Virgin Books (Sonic the Hedgehog in Robotnik's Laboratory (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog in the Fourth Dimension (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog and the Silicon Warriors (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog in Castle Robotnik (1994) · Pense Bem: Uma Aventura Científica com Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) · Troll Associates (Sonic the Hedgehog (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Revenge (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Fortress of Fear (1995), Sonic the Hedgehog: Friend or Foe? (1995), Sonic & Knuckles (1995), Sonic X-Treme (1997) · Ladybird (Sonic the Hedgehog Colouring Poster Book (1994), Sonic the Story (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Oil (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: The Invisible Robotnik (1994) · Watermill Press (Sonic the Hedgehog (1995) · Golden Books (Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic's Shoes Blues (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Secret Admirer (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Up Against the Wall (1995), Sonic the Hedgehog: Double Trouble (1996) · Sonic X (2005—2007) (Meteor Shower Messenger (2005), Spaceship Blue Typhoon (2005), Battle at Ice Palace (2006), Aqua Planet (2006), Dr. Eggman Goes to War (2006), Desperately Seeking Sonic (2007) · Where's Sonic? A Search-and-Find Adventure (2012) · Sonic Boom (2015—2016) (Le partenaire ideal (2015), La machine à gaffes (2015), Pas de chance, Knuckles ! (2015), L'épouvantable Todd (2016), Sonic Superstar (2016), Une étrange météorite (2016)) · Sonic and the Tales of Deception (2018) · Sonic and the Tales of Terror (2018) · Meet Sonic! (2019) · Sonic Prime (2023-2024) (Bienvenue à Néo Yoke City ! (2023), Le prisme du paradoxe (2023), La loi de la jungle (2024), L'arbre qui cache la forêt (2024))
Strategy guides
BradyGames (Sonic Riders: BradyGames Official Strategy Guide (2006), Sonic Colors: BradyGames Official Strategy Guide (2010), Sonic Generations: BradyGames Official Strategy Guide (2011) · Prima Games (Sonic Adventure: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (1999), Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2001), Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2003), Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2003), Sonic Heroes: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2004), Shadow the Hedgehog: Prima Official Game Guide (2005), Sonic the Hedgehog: Official Game Guide (2006), Sonic and the Secret Rings: Prima Official Game Guide (2007), Sonic Unleashed: Prima Official Game Guide (2008), Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood: Prima Official Game Guide (2008) · Sonic Adventure 2 Perfect Guide (2001) · Sonic Advance & Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Official Perfect Guide (2002) · Sonic Advance 2 Official Guidebook (2003) · Shadow the Hedgehog Strongest Strategy Guide (2005) · Softbank (Sonic R Official Guide (1997), Sonic Adventure: Navigation Guide (1999), Sonic Adventure 2 Hero/Dark Manual (2001)
Other
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Knitting Patterns (1992) · Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Fantail) (1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) (1993—1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Ladybird) (1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) (1994—1995) · Joke Book (1994) · Sonic Extra (199X) · Where's Sonic? (1994) · Where's Sonic Now? (1996) · Puzzle Book 1 (1994) · Puzzle Book 2 (1994) · The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook (1993 , 1994 ) · Sonic the Hedgehog Book (1992) · Sonic the Hedgehog Paint 'n' Marker Book (1993) · Look and Find Sonic the Hedgehog (1995) · Sonic the Hedgehog (Play-a-Sound) (1995) · How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog & the Gang (1998) · The History of Sonic the Hedgehog (2012) · Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014 (2013) · Run, Sonic, Run! (2013) · Sonic the Hedgehog Joke Book (2014) · Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Mania! (2014) · Totally Sonic (2014) · Sonic: His Amazing History! (2016) · The Secrets of Sonic the Hedgehog (2016) · Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide (2016) · Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book (2017) · Welcome to the World of Sonic (2018) · Sonic the Hedgehog Mad Libs (2018) · Race Against Chaos Sticker Activity Book (2018) · Sonic the Hedgehog Art & Design Book (2019) · Sonic & Friends Sticker Activity Book (2019) · Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia (2021) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Coloring Book (2022) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Color by Sticker Book (2022) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Adult Coloring Book (2022) · Sonic Prime Sticker Album (2023) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook (2023) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection (2023) · The Ultimate Sonic Prime Coloring Book (2023) · Sonic Prime Sticker & Activity Book (2024) · Sonic - Maxi-colo (2024)
Television and film
Animated shows
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) · Sonic the Hedgehog (1993—1994) · Sonic Underground (1999) · Sonic X (2003—2005) · Sonic Boom (2014—2017) · Sonic Prime (2022-2024)
Shorts
Sonic the Animation (1997) · Sonic: Night of the Werehog (2008) · Sonic Mania Adventures (2018) · Team Sonic Racing Overdrive (2019) · Chao In Space (2019) · Around the World in 80 Seconds (2020) · Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps (2021) · Sonic Drone Home (2022) · Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence (2022) · Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble (2023) · Ghost Tale (2023)
Other
Sonic - Super Hedgehog (1994) · Sonic Christmas Blast (1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996) · Let's Meet Sonic (2019) · Sonic the Hedgehog (film series) (Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), Knuckles (2024), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024))
Cancelled projects
Super Sonic Sisters · Sonic: The Movie · Sonic the Hedgehog: Wonders of the World · Sonic Armageddon
Internet streams
Sonic Official (2016-present) · Sonic Station Live! (2020-present) · Sonic Central (2021-present) · TailsTube (2022-present) · Sonic & Friends (2023-present)
Events
Anniversaries (10th , 15th , 20th , 25th , 30th ) · Conventions (Sonic Boom , Sonic Party 2002 Summer Festival , Sonic Party 2003 Summer Festival , Summer of Sonic ) · Fast. Friends. Forever. · Fearless: Year of Shadow · Franchise timeline · Ken Penders' legal cases · Project Sonic · Sonic 2020 · Sonic Generations of Skate · Sonic in Sydney · Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Symphony · Steve Aoki x Sonic Concert · Sonic Symphony World Tour
Miscellaneous
Alton Towers (Spinball Whizzer ) · Cameo appearances and references · Cookie Crisp · Frosties · Guinness World Records · Honey Nut Cheerios · iTunes · Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Sonic Balloon · Sanic · Sega Republic (Sonic Hopper , Spin Gear ) · Sega Sonic Railway · Sonic Bible · Sonic Bowl · Toyland Tours
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Sonic the Hedgehog (0 , 1 , 2 , 3 ) | Princess Sally (1 , 2 , 3 ) | Sonic's Buddy: Tails (1 , 2 , 3 ) | Sonic's Friendly Nemesis: Knuckles (1 , 2 , 3 ) | Sonic Quest (1 , 2 , 3 )
Knuckles the Echidna
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Sonic Super Special
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Sonic Specials
Sonic: in Your Face! | Sonic & Knuckles | Sonic Triple Trouble | Knuckles' Chaotix | Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles | Mecha Madness | Sonic Live! | Sonic Blast
Sonic X
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Free Comic Book Day
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Tie-ins
Archie & Friends: A Halloween Tale | Sabrina the Teenage Witch (28 ) | Mega Man (24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 50 , 51 , 52 )
Archie Blog Short Stories
Dark Mobius - Knuckles' Descent | From the Databanks of E-102 Gamma | From the Diary of Amy Rose | From the Journal of King Maximillian Acorn | From the Notes of Mina Mongoose | From the Records of Grandmaster Lien-Da
Other
Sonic the Hedgehog #¼ | Slam Jammin' Sonic * | Sonic and the Secret Rings | Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Sonic Comic Encyclopedia | Sonic the Hedgehog: Worlds Unite Battles #1 | Mega Man: Worlds Unite Battles #1 | Sonic: Mega Drive | Sonic: Mega Drive - The Next Level | Sonic: Mega Drive - Overdrive ** Canceled issue