The Return of Sonic Riders! - Sonic Speed Reading
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
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We finally begin the next big storyarc in IDW Sonic, this one themed around Riders! All the little piece of plot that have been teased this past year now come together...and to top it all off, Sonic is teaming up with Eggman.
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This was my favorite arc of the mainline IDW series thus far. Sonic getting to be morally in between some heroes? A corrupt faction overwhelming the resistance? Surge and Kit beginning to redeem themselves? Jet the hawk giving up on winning just to stop Mimic? All in the same arc? It’s not “morally grey” but it’s a complicated story with so many characters actually doing something other than punching bad guys in two page spreads.
Mimic the (mimic) Octopus.
@ ah thanks. Gonna edit original comment.
@@JerekBilbar Gotta give Ian credit, when he knows how to EggTuah, he spits on that thang.
@ what the fuck don’t ever say that again
In my opinion, this arc has Amy's best IDW writing so far. I didn't dislike her before, but I really missed her more fiery side to her personality.
Been loving this arc so far. I love how Eggman's whole stake in this was that the destruction of his Eggperial City left him in a Villainous BSOD, completely sterile in every way and unable to think of any plans, then seeing Clutch mock him with Clean Sweep pisses him off so much he cuts a truce with Sonic just to get even. *_Clutch brought Eggman out of his funk and is paying for it._*
Also, 2:03 from what I remember, Mobius may have been banned come the New 252, but they let the critters (Clucky (formerly Cucky) and the others) be called Mobians at least back in Archie...
sometimes it's the little things that get you going.
I think once Eggman finds out who is behind it Cleansweep will be in a lot of danger.
@@ThefifthBishopofGordThey're going right into the Eggnet for this...
Yeah fun fact; Opossums and Possums are two completely different animals. Opossums are those things living in your neighborhood like you said, while Possums live in Australia and look like the Opossum's tree-climbing, Chaos Cola-addicted stepcousins.
Bro I love all of your little tangents, that little opossum story is just awesome and I never would've known about the "Nincombot" reference if it weren't for your inner fan coming out!
Keep on being yourself you Bad Nick you 😆
Same, honestly what makes me sub in the first place
1:37 The artwork in Issue 69 is actually done by Min Ho Kim (character designer for The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog), but his lineart remains similar to Aaron’s in later issues of the Phantom Riders arc mostly because a majority of the arc is colored by Reggie Graham. Art direction consistency, as I’ve seen people mistake Aaron for Min too. Min does Issues 69, 71, 73, and 75. Aaron does 70, 72, and 74. 75 will also have pages drawn by Evan.
Sonic riders will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first sonic game I bought on release. And the Babylon rogues were awesome characters. Jet was the first character I played as.
Eggman's undercover getup retuning from Shuffle was a nice reference...
I have to finish that game someday
12:05 Eggman's costumes kinda remind me of King Koopa's various alter-egos in the Super Mario Bros. Super Show... he had a good number of them.
First of all, I am glad that you are back to reading the mainline IDW stories Nick: second of all, this has to be one of the best arcs we've had in a little bit.
It actually gives me hope that maybe we can get Surge some redemption 🤗
I hope Lanolin gets some form of comeuppance for her stupidity in this arc and learns to take a damn chill pill afterwards. Sure, it's not entirely her fault due to her being manipulated by Mimic and others not being so smart in the previous arc as well, but her endangering other racers in #70 and her general attitude ARE her fault. And now everybody, even Jewel, is wisening up to what's really going on but her. Hopefully once this all ends, she recieves a swift reality check.
Me and a few others on the Sonic Stadium forums have been joking about how much we dislike Lanolin
@@AstroTom I don't necessarily DISLIKE her. She was pretty cool in Urban Warfare, and she still has great potential. I just hate how she's written in Misadventures onward, where she's suddenly a bossy, upstart obstacle to the plot.
I'm really interested to see how they'll confront Mimic as Duo. They've been dragging it for a while..
It's real interesting how the story makes a point as to how everyone but Lanolin is aware of what's going on.
@@tastethepainbow I've kind of always disliked her but it got worse after misadventures, since she just seems to yell at people who have more experience than her
I've read the annual and she's still with the Diamond Cutters in that one, so her comeuppance if she gets any will likely be verbal at best.
man that phantom rider design reminds me of megaman x command missions
Also I gotta find my gamecube controllers since seeing riders again just adds to the want of playing Sonic Riders again
Eggman’s motivation being that he was made fun of is hilariously in character. And I learned who the phantom rider is through roblox. Curse sonic speed simulator’s unmasked phantom rider skin
I like when a storyline subverts expectations like this, you thought it would be a Sonic Riders adaptation, but NO, it's actually kind of a Speed Racer parody, complete with a Racer X expy and everything.
Also, since I can't think of a time when this would ever come up again, I gotta say it, I liked Sonic Shuffle better than Mario Party. It isn't just because I'm a Sonic fanboy, there are legit reasons why I'd say that. First of all it is a real story driven experience with it's own characters, while the Mario Party games are little more than digital board games. I also liked how instead of dice rolls you had a card drawing gimmick for moving spaces and fighting monsters (though it IS a slight detriment that the computer knows where ALL the cards are, even the ones in your hand, so computer controlled characters kind of cheat by taking whatever number they need.) I'd like to see a re-release or remake of Shuffle with a better randomizer for the card draws, they can even include Ariem as a playable character or cameo since she's a dream entity like Lumina and Void
This was fun sonic arc in my opinion especially with the riders series.
Never been a fan of Clutch’s design, just a little too… OC for me if that’s the right word. But glad to see him get some comeuppance here
This arc was off to a great start! The art is very pretty, and took turns most were not expecting. I’m looking forward to more analyses, and how it all ends! Just days before Sonic Movie 3 as well! What a year for this franchise!
Finally, I wanted you to talk about this
How long does it take for a comment to get likes or for someone to reply to your comment
Edit: Sorry I just joined UA-cam recently
Yay 2 likes
@@user-MellowMan04RNG or if you steal a good one you will get them faster
Man I want a new Sonic riders game post stat based on this storyline be a great way to introduce the idw cast and bring them into the Canon post frontiers
I haven't seen a lot of comics featuring the Baylon Rogues, but they were always some of my favorite characters.
Jet is kind of annoying, but I never would take him for a cheat. But I think what won me over was how they animated the characters back then.
They really loved giving these characters exaggerated expressions and so do I.
Issue 69 was very… NICE
This is definitely the best arc character-wise. Also FINALLY IVE BEEN WAITING
What did ultimate spiderman done, now whenever hear the term"Phantom Rider", can't think any other than badass,brainwashed,cowboy uncle Ben! Normal things guys?
God i hope this means we've got a CHANCE at sonic riders comin back, shouldve been a new riders game instead of sonic team racing
The art of the first issue was actually done by Deegeemin and not Aaron.
I really hope they bring sonic riders back. I love those games.
I'm really looking forward to the conclusion of the arc! It feels like the comic strip has finally found it's footing for a bit arc, and I hope that the next issue is as big and dramatic as it deserves.
I just can’t wait for Mimic to get the boot
Turns out the phantom rider is actually scratch and grounder. Scratch as rider and grounder as the board.
This arc is peak and honestly to me, as far as IDW is concerned. This shit is Evans best work.
The only thing I don’t like about the arc is Clutch, cus he’s a terrible villain, not threatening at all.
But man, everyone was on their A game in terms of being enjoyable this arc so far to me.
Yeah, not a fan of Clutch trying to play main arc villain either. He's a very generic big bad businessman character and doesn't have enough skin in the game for his antagonism to be unique or interesting in any way, not to mention this arc has him completely surrounded by other villains who are all a million times more interesting than he is. At least Mammoth Mogul was a freaking mammoth with magic immortality and junk, Clutch's special power is that he can lie on the floor real still.
I kinda want the comics to be animated similar to Batman the animated series, but keep the normal art style
That would be sick
Yeah that would be cool
I loved this arc. gave more of a spotlight to my favorite evil duo
6:39 Agreed. Wave is indeed a hot bird.
I want a Sonic Riders TV series
Is it just me or does whispers riders outfit makes her look like a snow cone?
Adopt the Opossum
6:38 - yessir it does c:
This vid was great!! I can’t wait for the next comic review to drop.
Does the Phantom Rider’s shoes remind anyone of reboots’ choice in footwear?
I won’t spoil who is the Phantom Rider for those who haven’t read the book yet, but I just think that is a fun coincidence
I do love all the references in this one, but Crabmeat in particular legitimately cheer when he turned up. Not sure why but he was always a favourite of mine from Archie, so glad it came back up!
4:41 Nick I think U might have a pet Possum
I’ve been loving these chapters and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Definitely one of my favorites so far. I know you don’t do Archie too much but I wonder if you’d do a speed reading with thoughts on the arc with knuckles, shadow, and eclipse the darkling
...the more I see the chaos cola being turned into a alcohol the more i think of being mistaken for thinking root beer was actual beer
The Raccoon and Opossum Distribution System isn't as beloved as the Cat Distribution system, but they do have their ways.
Sadly, these fellas are more likely to become noisy neighbours who only stop by to eat all your stuff once in a while rather than lifelong companions, but the system is rarely wrong in choosing its targets nonetheless.
At this point Sega will release the Adventure game remakes before you cover the original Adventure titles.
Man they really need to make another Sonic riders game, one that is good, has almost every major character in it, and doesn’t have Eggman farting on people.
11:52 hes got that shit on tho
Eggman in a mysterious coat is amazing I love him.
I never thought we could've seen an arc better than metal virus but here I am
6:39
The furry equivalent for birds is Featheries, or in my opinion the better term for them; Avians.
FINNALY A VIDEO ABOUT THIS ARC
I MOVE TO SOUTH AMERICA AND COULDNT READ THE SERIES BECAUSE I DIDNT WANT TO READ IN SPANISH
Shouldve been Knuckles there over Amy
6:39 yes! fun fact, the term for bird furry is avian!
Also “opossums” and “possums” are technically different animals I bleieve
Sonic Riders was not my ideal sonic game as i didnt think it made sense for the fastest mf alive to be using a hoverboard, but the music was great, levels were cool, story was intriguing enough and introduction of Jet was cool
Sure. But him riding a plane door like it were a skateboard is perfectly fine. Also there’s a reason why he’s on the board in the first place, it’s because the winner would be too obvious.
@infinityheart_tm9270 Was he chasing a thieves on said plane door? Sonic could've been got Jet and his rogue of thieves in the intro first chance.
This ark was so fast and I LOVED it
11:50 From egg-Glock to egg-drip
6:38 so as far as I know anthropomorfic birds are called Avians, but some people call them featheries. And reptiles are called Scalies
6:38 Anthropomorphic bird characters are usually referred to as “avians” by the furry community. 🐾
I am not satisfied until Dr. Eggman asks if people are snooping as usual.
Please keep the callouts, i love them
The phantom in the Opera is the phantom rider. He just wanted to be part of Sonic somehow
You know, I keep forgetting that the Babylon Rogues are aliens or descendants of aliens. I feel like that they could relate to Shadow with not originating from Earth. Hell, now thinking about it, they could be a part of the "winged tribe" that Sage was talking about, but that's probably a stretch.
Actually officially the O is silent is Opossum since the Australian Possums where named after the American Opossums.
0:59 Like nothing wierd but ngl Surge looks kinda cute with her hair down
Glad he's back! 👍
Count Dooku voice:I been looking forward to this
I love the IDW books but I really didn't expect them to last long. I'm slowly coming to the realization they may pass the Archie books in terms of how many issues it has, and as someone who grew up on Archie Sonic, I find that a bit depressing.
big oof
The only thing that really bums me out is Sega actively banning characters they already own. That won’t ever make sense to me.
Outside of that you can still see some of the DNA of Archie Sonic in IDW. Unlike a lot of other properties they kept prominent members of the old book here to help guide the new one. To me, that’s the most important part to keep intact. Just wish they were allowed to respect Sonic’s comic history a bit more so it felt like a proper legacy.
I love the art in the IDW comics, especially the ones from Ming ho Kim, Jack Lawrence, Evan Stanley, Nathalie Fourdraine, and Adam Bryce Thomas. I really wish Sega would stop using the lifeless renders for promotional material and instead hire a talented artist to do official artwork instead. I miss the art from Yuji Uekawa
The issue I have with the Phantom Rider arc is that aside from the sheer amount of info the game cast kept to themselves to make sure that Clutch didn't just get anti-climatically jumped by all the people he pissed off over the comic at the end of Issue #66, Clutch himself isn't exactly a "manipulative genius" that he and the comic makes himself to be. He is a mob boss from the 80s trying to act like his ways still work in the 21st century. And that makes things rather frustrating to read because it make the rest of the cast, who should've by all accounts speedrun him in a single issue, look like they had to given stupid pills for him to succeed rather than him being actually clever and outplaying the heroes. Remember those stupid crime bosses of Gotham who think that they can muscle around supervillains with their money and status when it means nothing to them? Clutch is really looking like one of these chumps. Just in this issue alone:
First, he hinges on NO ONE using phones. If Amy called Jewel after being denied contact with the Restoration, Clutch's scheme would be ended with a dual spin-dash topped by a piko-piko flattening at the end of this issue. Even JET has a phone!
Second, he actively antagonizes the hero trio after getting them disqualified by denying them contact with the Restoration in the first place after having only THEIR boards go haywire. Anyone would find this SUS AS HELL. If he left them alone or at least rigged a few other contestants as well without disqualifying them, they would either continue racing ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes or simply have their boards "fixed" indefinitely while being benched in the sidelines.
Third, for a guy who lives to stay in the shadows, he loves to expose himself a lot which requires such drastic methods like the above in the first place. First with Jewel and later on another cast member.
In fact, do you know what could've kept this entire story the same without making the cast look like dumbasses for not telling Jewel? When it is time to sign the deal, he sends a puppet CEO in his place and when it is signed, he would call his boss who is Clutch and say "mission success". That way, even if Jewel was warned of Clutch, the cast wouldn't be able to connect Clean Sweep Inc to him while he doesn't need to do anything and have his sockpuppet do the speaking for him.
If it wasn't for the weak main villain, it wouldn't drag down the rest of the arc's legitimately great aspects.
Im disappointed in myself for not catching the nincombots reference bc I grew up with that show
Ive been waiting for this one 😅
Good luck with the cats
Lanolin lowkey might be my favorite character
She's just a fun read
Hmm, a robot named Nick.
Robot. Nick.
Robot Nick.
Need I say more?
Better late than never, am I right?
I never clicked so quickly on a video
Congratulations on getting a possum.
For anyone wondering the ghost rider is somebody idk
HE'S BAAAAAAAACK
Season of the Opossum
These issues makes me wonder if a new game is on its way. 🤔
What is it with sonic fans and having to deal with random opossums?
What are you going to name your new pet opossum?
I have a question, where do I buy these issues? I dunno why but it's not very clear where to buy it officially online. I don't have a nice place to store physical copies so I'd just want a digital copy
wait saw sally in background when sonic saving amy
I guess Knuckles was busy
opossum for new channel mascot?
Anyone else thinks that from all the fandubs, ghostanjo nailed jewel? Also, really wish she would return. UA-cam, especially sonic, dull!
Are you referring to the folks at Adrenaline Dubs? They are pretty good 👍🏾
@user-MellowMan04 . Who else have ghostanjo? Just asking buddy.
@@erikbihari3625 I heard her voice from the Adrenaline Dubs
@@user-MellowMan04. Shame she basically disappeared. Good stuff!
@ what do you mean she basically disappeared? She still has her personal UA-cam channel up. What happened?
Peak 😊
I LIKE LEMONS
Oh Possum.
Why tf would Sonic or any or his friends ever willingly team up with Eggman after the Zombot arc that isn’t some world-ending scenario? You’d think after he’d almost inadvertently destroyed the world because of his Metal Slime, no-one would even remotely consider joining forces with him unless it’s in the most dire of circumstances and he could provide something to at least impede the threat.
Not even in the games did a circumstance like this IDW arc happen, so this isn’t even something Ian Flynn can point towards the main source material as him trying to mimic.
Eggman blew up half the moon, shattered the whole dang planet to awaken a god of destruction so he can build an amusement park, and torture Sonic for six months in Forces, and yet Sonic and Friends keep teaming up with him to take out bigger threats
>So this isn't even something Ian Flynn can point towards the main source material as him trying to mimic
This was written by Evan Stanley, not Ian
Venom 3 review?
What is their planet called?
hiii
I think what they should do is remaster sonic free riders and make the way is should have been with a controller instead of stupid motion controls
Hopefully prople will see this comment because the video just came out
where the pinned?
Writing for these characters felt straight outta the 2000s, in Evan Stanley we #trust
1:25 Sonic heroes