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Mathias
@cmykavenger.bsky.social
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Comics journalist, fiction writer, editor.

Check me out at www.cmykavenger.com for interviews, essays, and reviews.

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Can't be a superhero and work inside the system. Can't be a superhero if you won't do something like this.
A comic wherein a Golden Age Superman forces two generals to fight. Panel 1, Superman: That about clears up things! Now just one more manuever, and my mission here will be finished! Panel 2, narration: Shortly later, Superman emerges from a tent with the army's commander under his arm. Panel 3: Later, he also kidnaps the head of the opposing army. Panel 4, General 1: What do you want with us? Panel 4, Superman: I've decided to end this war by having you two fight it out between yourselves! Panel 5, General 2: But we--! Panel 5, Superman: Go ahead-- fight! Or I'll clean up on both of you myself!
July 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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I'm happy to share a brand new cover for the upcoming Archie Sonic the Hedgehog fan comic, Loose Continuity! We're adapting @jongraywb.bsky.social's lost script, and for it, @janswidan.bsky.social drew of the best SatAM homages I've ever seen. I can't stop smiling when I look at it. #comics
A comic cover with no text, drawn in the style of Sonic SatAM. A night scene set in a forest, lightning cracks across the sky. In the center is Knuckles atop a tree stump, posing dramatically. Sonic the Hedgehog is on the right, giving a thumbs up and a cocky smirk. Robotnik is on the left, looking excellently evil. In the back is Hunter, from Knuckles the Echidna by Ken Penders, pointing an enormous futuristic gun at an unsuspecting Knuckles.
July 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Uh... is it just me, or did google introduce a new search tab called AI Mode?
Google Chrome screenshot from a phone of a search for "testing testing 1 2 3." The words "AI Mode" are circled in blue. An AI overview from Google for the search "testing testing 1 2 3."
June 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Alright here's why that's extra weird. For Reasons, we do see him shirtless in #144. But that page in the OP is from #154, implied to be no more than one month after this. He sprouted that thing like a Chia Pet.
A page from Sonic #144 of Mina Mongoose getting a letter, then calling a shirtless Ash Mongoose to ask him for a date. Ron Lim's Archie Sonic from #154. It's a recap of what happened in #153 and is very boring to read, and the art is absolutely atrocious.
April 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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This one specifically.
Ron Lim's rendition of Ash the Mongoose from Archie Sonic.
April 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Never in my life have I seen a 1.5 page splash before this one, or since. I'm genuinely impressed, but this is absolute madness. @jongraywb.bsky.social
A page from Sonic the Hedgehog #138, with Sonic and the Chaotix leaping into action against the Dark Legion. A page from Sonic the Hedgehog #138, the title of which is "Return to Angel Island Part 2: Avatar." Sonic dodges a Dark Legion fighter with a flaming sword, then kicks him in the chest.
April 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Rather than QP my QP, this server-exclusive preview of Page 1 is now public. These are his unpublished pencils from #192, inked, colored, and lettered.

The full story will release with Loose Continuity.

Thank you to @scourgefrontiers.bsky.social and @indexsonic.bsky.social: you rock.
The first page of the comic "Father and Son", from Sonic the Hedgehog #192. A dark and moody page, panel 1 has Scourge, who looks like Sonic but green with a leather jacket, covered in shadow, entering the window. Scourge dialogue: "Top-notch security you've got here, Sonic. HA!" Jules, off screen dialogue: "Good evening. Scourge, isn't it?" The second panel shows a surprised Scourge in the foreground, facing a dark room illuminated only by a tableside lamp. A menacing figure of Jules Hedgehog sitting on his chair. Scourge: Oh great, another Metal Sonic. Jules: Actually, I'm Sonic's father. The credits panel for Father and Son has the first word, "Father" in chrome, and the word "Son" in green spraypaint. Credits read Ian Flynn - Story Jon Gray - Pencils Dan Saiyan - Inks Dan Saiyan - Colors Tom Carter - Letters
March 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Father and Son from #192 is a classic. It's stuck with people for over 15 years, and only grows in affection with time. Great script. Great art. Great people.

Hears to @scourgefrontiers.bsky.social and @indexsonic.bsky.social for bringing the original version of that story to life.

Thanks, Jon.
A partial view of a page from Sonic the Hedgehog #192. Jules Hedgehog, a roboticized figure with black and red eye, sits on a chair in a well lit room. The credits panel reads: Father and Son Ian Flynn - Story Jon Gray - Pencils Jim Amash - Inks J&A Ray - Colors Teresa Davidson - Letters A partial view of a page from Sonic the Hedgehog #192 with different art than the published version. Jules Hedgehog, a roboticized figure with with black and red eyes, sits on a chair in a dark room. The credits panel reads: Ian Flynn - Story Jon Gray - Pencils Dan Saiyan - Inks Dan Saiyan - Colors Tom Carter - Letters
March 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Hmmmm... I wonder what might be releasing with Loose Continuity. #SonicTheHedgehog @jongraywb.bsky.social
A black and white image of Amy Rose.
February 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Some artists want to have done the work, but won't put in the time. That's not him.

And if you like what I've written... I think you'll really love what he's given me the chance to do with Praxis too.

Check out his profile for commissions, and watch his space. The best is yet to come.
A huge crowd shot of Archie Sonic characters. Pencil commission pricing guide. Low detail art sells for $30, high detail goes for $50, and comic covers and reference sheets both start at $100. NSFW, political, and hateful requests are not allowed, but anything else goes!
February 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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You might've seen my RPs of @rhythm-and-tempo.bsky.social's "Sonic-character-a-day" drawings - it's partly to help raise money to fund his original series, Praxis!

Here's his cover for Loose Continuity (inks by @barryosullivart.bsky.social, colors by @indexsonic.bsky.social), and commissions sheet.
A fan comic cover for Sonic the Hedgehog, with a focal character of Robottnik. He is holding up Egg Grapes with the Brotherhood of Guardians inside of it. Also on the cover is a fight with Lien-Da vs. Julie-Su and Knuckles, Sonic looking pensively at the broken moon from Sonic Adventure 2, Enerjak, Dr. Finitevus, Colonel Tig Stripe, General Stryker, and Hunter.
February 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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#SonicTheHedgehog An for the Archie Sonic fan comic, Loose Continuity - now with SCOURGE! We've got unpublished art, restored work, and a preview - check out the full first page early on my server. discord.gg/vsVMbk2X

@jongraywb.bsky.social @scourgefrontiers.bsky.social @indexsonic.bsky.social
The credits text from Sonic #192's backup story. A steel-themed beam, with a logo reading "Father and Son." The credits read: Ian Flynn - Story Jon Gray - Pencils Dan Saiyan - Inks Dan Saiyan - Colors Tom Carter - Letters
February 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Hell is dusting this shelf one by one and not being able to take a break to read.

One down, seven to go.
A five-shelf bookcase with trade paperbacks, many of them very thin, and completely full.
January 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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The kitty is okay. He is the goodest boy.
A black and white 'tuxedo' cat, laying down on a bed with purple sheets.
January 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Hey #comics artists, what would you do if a writer gave you this script for a page? I'm curious how far up we get from misdemeanor.

Source: The Don Rosa Classics Library Volume 1. The Pertwillaby Papers, by Don Rosa. He wrote and drew it, so it's masochism, so the only hate is self-directed.
A 15 panel black and white comics page by Don Rosa that I honest to God cannot describe. It feels like there are more words here than the Bible. I'm sorry.
January 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Here's our Willow.
A white car with large black spots, dozing on a white blanket inconveniently in the middle of said bed. Her name is Willow.
December 31, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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Excuse me!?
A city street with a pink sign on on a yellow building. The sign reads "Pink Taco."
December 28, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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Our frontispiece, courtesy of @rikdraws.com on lines and @indexsonic.bsky.social on colors. Rik brought together the styles of Ron Lim, Jon Gray, Steve Butler, Jay Axer, Art Mawhinney, Dave Manak, and Dawn Best, highlighting a story they drew between #118-144. #SonicTheHedgehog #ArchieSonic #comics
A large piece with Archie Sonic in a cloak, flanked by Eggman and Mecha. Beneath him is Green Knuckles talking to Aurora atop the Master Emerald. Flanked by Sonic's spaceship and the Xorda alien. Beneath Green Knuckles and Aurora is Jon Gray's Sonic Adventure 2 gear Knuckles, and Mobius 25 Years Later Knuckles. On the bottom row is Bunnie Rabbot and Sally Acorn. Next to them is a grieving Julie-Su and the Chaotix (Vector, Espio, Mighty, Ray, Charmy). Next to them, Nack the Weasel is about to shoot Mina Mongoose, who is singing in a red Chinese style dress.
December 22, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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This one is by former Knuckles artist Dawn Best for a two-page cover! Each one is its own piece that comes together to an even better whole. She brought her old style back in concert with experience, pun intended, and it RULES. #SonicTheHedgehog #ArchieSonic #comics
A black and white comic book cover. Knuckles and the Chaotix are sitting in a grassy field. Centered is Knuckles is looking at a picture of his mom and little brother, while Julie-Su holds him from behind. The picture has a lot of fun and laughter, but a somber Knuckles takes a big part of the center stage. A black and white comic book cover. On a stage in the grassy field is Sonic playing guitar, and Mina Mongoose singing. Sally and Bunnie are sitting together. Fiona Fox, Tiara Boobowski, Blaze the Cat, and Rouge are all out partying together. Tails is giving Fiona dopey love-struck eyes, Amy is giving him bunny ears. Ash Mongoose is looking at Mina like she's the only girl in the world. The previous two covers combined. Together, you can see Tekno the Canary from Sonic the Comic and Amy Rose holding hands together. Amy has jewelry in her hair, and they appear to be on a date. Nicole (in blue pencil) is looking down at the concert, covering the moon.
December 22, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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This post made me want to show everything revealed for Loose Continuity, and what they're styled after. Starting with penciler @rhythm-and-tempo.bsky.social, inker @barryosullivart.bsky.social, and colorist @indexsonic.bsky.social's Sonic Super Special cover! #SonicTheHedgehog #ArchieSonic #comics
A comic book cover for Archie Sonic. Central is Eggman, holding up the Egg Grapes filled with the Brotherhood of Guardians. Next to him is Mecha. There is also a fight scene going on with Knuckles and Julie-Su vs. Lien-Da, a spectral Enerjak, Dr. Finitevus looming over the top of it, and a solemn looking Sonic in his racecar bed. The character of Tig Stripe is in the upper left corner, unconscious, protected by a cloaked figure from a man holding a glowing spear.
December 22, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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An update on Loose Continuity, a fan comic bringing @jongraywb.bsky.social's lost Archie script to life: a beautiful cover with lines from Sonic the Comic Online veteran @pandamis.bsky.social, and colors by New Game writer/artist @scourgefrontiers.bsky.social!

#SonicTheHedgehog #comics #ArchieSonic
A somber picture of Sonic the Hedgehog looking at a single flower. Behind him is Robotropolis, behind a forcefield.
December 21, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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Also backup stories/tie-ins/spin-offs should always be included in between issues unless they break up continuity. I know what I am.
A numbered list of Sonic the Hedgehog comics, starting with #41. In order, they read: Sonic the Hedgehog's Buddy Tails #2 Sonic the Hedgehog's Buddy Tails #3 Sonic the Hedgehog #30 Knuckles' Chaotix Sonic the Hedgehog #31
December 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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WELL I HAVE COVID I GUESS.

I could be doing so much worse, no fever, still walking around, all that good stuff. But I feel like ass doing it.

And everyone I live with also has it, but worse.
On a desk pad with pictures of many Pokemon on it is a COVID test. The line indicating positive is a bright, angry pink.
December 11, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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Hey question.

What fucking herbs are in this nightmare drop and why do they taste like poison your suspiciously widowed grandma would give you?
A hand holding up a yellow bag of Ricola cough drops, which say "Original Herb" on the front.
December 10, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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His name is Tylor, and he will absolutely come running into a room if he hears his name or "Good boy", which he thinks is his other name.

He is, so far as I can tell, a golden retriever who got turned into a cat.
A cat laying on his side on the purple sheets of a bed, looking at the camera. The cat is mostly black, with white paws and a white tummy.
December 8, 2024 at 2:03 PM