#February Theme

[glapplebloom]

Remember this character? Because I clearly don’t...

So Julie-Su is a character from the Archie Brand of Sonic the Hedgehog. She is currently owned by Ken Penders who is basically doing diddly squat with her as he’s focused on his Mary-Su in his yet to be released book. And I liked her when I was younger so I added her in my comics and made her into a villain. But why, her character wasn’t like that... Right?

(By SonicGal390)

That’s the thing, I don’t think I remember her character prior to my comics. In fact, the fact I made her into Juliet Suter really showed how different the two are. So what was Julie-Su really like? For the month of February, I am going to be reading her issues and see if Juliet is an improvement or a missed opportunity. This week, the Knuckles Spinoffs.

Her first appearance was in Issue 4 where it begins with a Classic Vector with realistic feet... Yikes. He is trying to get the jump on a cloaked Dark Legion Soldier who I presume is Julie-Su. And she punches Vector once and throws him to the side. So already, we see the idea of the writers preferring their OCs over the original crew. And she was going to sneak up on Knuckles if it wasn’t for this Ant OC giving him a warning.

Knuckles was having the upperhand until he realized she’s a girl and she looked to capitalize on it. Then the Ant OC saved Knuckles. After being disarmed, she explains basically that she was trying to rejoin the Legion but between it self-exploding and something making her follow Knuckles instead. Literally saying “like someone forcing their will over hers”. Just focusing on Julie-Su’s story, so ignoring how Knuckles’ papa creeps on his own son.

Well, something is happening in the Marble Garden Zone and Julie-Su joins Knux’s crew despite other’s protests. And so far it's arguing. Then they found a city all of a sudden appearing out of nowhere full of Echidnas. Then it is gone. Then an Earthquake where Julie-Su saves Knuckles from falling. Then the city returns... I’m gonna skip to the part where Julie-Su’s character is focused on.

So that’s Issue 7 where we see Julie and Knuckles talk. She’s isolated from everyone besides Knuckles because they associate her with the Dark Legion and it bums her. So Knuckles is trying to fix that. But everyone he wants to introduce her to is gone. And the plot happens. Next issue she’s back with the Legion but she’s still feeling like a stranger among them. Next issue, it is revealed she left stuff to help the Prisoned Knuckles’ friends. And when the Dark Legion goes to attack the city, she makes her allegiance clear and stops them. 

She was arrested and then, for some reason, assigned to the deputized Chaotix. Like this is two comics worth of stuff and no explanation. Issue 13-15 are the drug comics where she doesn’t really show much of a personality outside being cautious in a logical situation. Like they completely forgot she got arrested for being part of the Dark Legion. Thrown off a building. Yadda Yadda. 

So far the most interesting thing I’ve seen of her is she has a grappling hook. And it is issue 16 that she kisses Knuckles on the cheek. Despite Knux saying don’t do it again, she thinks she wants to but doesn’t know why. So apparently Echidnas have this Soul Touch thing that makes people like each other automatically. Never mind trying to build up a relationship naturally, we gotta get this ship on the waters. 

Issue 17 has her riding some weird looking horse. This guy goes up to her and choking her to death because he thinks she’s with the Dark Legion. And then 6 pages later is taking this guy to Knuckles. Sometime later talks to Knuckles’ mother, most likely warning her about what her husband did to her in the relationship. Issue 22 has her relaying information to Knuckles. 

Issue 26 has her shooting at something to blow off some steam when Knuckles ditched her last issue. Almost Yandere like. Then she decided that she needs to do something in her life since she doesn’t know what she needs to improve herself. When she thinks she needs to have more fun, a Knuckles with a belt said try on this black hat in the window. And the issue ends with her on a date with the guy.

Next issue, Knuckles is spying on Julie-Su after being teleported there for some reason. The date seemed to have gone well outside thinking she heard someone. Then Knuckles shows up and seems to be asking her to go out on a date and she looks super excited. And 28 has Knuckles’ mother seeing Julie-Su to see if she can keep him away from a certain surprise everyone else is setting up. 

Nevermind because the date turned into leading him into a Surprise Birthday Party. They dance and plan for a date next week and kiss. Issue 30 has her riding that weird looking horse again. And that’s it for Julie-Su’s appearances in the Knuckles solo run. So what is she like? You’re basic “tough chick who can do things on her own but doesn’t like Knuckles Baka.” Outside her being in a relationship with Knuckles, there’s not much of a character there.

But let’s see how next week fairs as we stick to the Pre-Penders Departure. 

[nordsea-horizons]

working on new things..☁️☁️

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Type O Negative - Love You To Death

[wizardsisananimal]

wizard mail is now going out EVERY month on patreon. if you're interested in getting a unique sticker with a different wizard on it once a month, you can check out the wizard's patreon here and help us pick the next theme💌

there's also a discord community, minecraft server, and monthly streams for folks in the sticker tier <|:•)✌️

[skipppppy]

Happy Pokemon day!!! Everyone start drawing their gymsonas again so I’m not the odd one out

[peachcitt]

from: thirteen by @anna-scribbles

art by me :)

start from the beginning // read the november chapter // read the most recent chapter (january)

hey listen. look me in my eyes. have you read thirteen by anna scribbles. i think you need to read thirteen by anna scribbles. i think if you want your life to be forever changed you need to read thirteen by anna scribbles. i think if you are a person who is breathing and alive you need to read thirteen by anna scribbles. thank you

[distardre]

im never shutting up about the butterfly shaped collars 🦋

[isdalinarhot]

me signing up for my science fiction and fantasy class last fall: lmaooo imagine if i got to write an essay about my cosmere hot takes for this class. of course this could never happen because the cosmere is Books For Reading For Fun and not Books For Reading For School

the syllabus: during week 10 we will be reading hugo award winning novella The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

me:

[stoopidstapler]

AIGHT. its the last day of the year so its 2 0 2 4 AR T SUMMARY TIME FELLAS <- hasnt posted any of these. but like. why not post the summary anyways. with that said. MAY THIS NE W YEAR BE GOOD TO YA ALL

[neurotonic]

Couple of hivemind design thoughts, and first concept vs newest (?) mostly focused on what his hair should be because I am Very. Indecisive. Leaning more towards the dreadlocks right now.

Also yes I'm made aware that disco wasn't a big thing until the early 70's but it's okayyyyyy look he's a visionary he can do whatever he wants

[youreaclownnow]

I cant tell if this is a new high, or a new low for me. Presenting: the tomato aspic with a mustard decal and bacon roses i made for Char's birthday

[glapplebloom]

The reason I did this month…

As I said, I am a fan of alternate interpretations. If done well, we get Webby from Ducktales. If done poorly, we get Velma. The trick is knowing what to replace and what to keep. For me, as great of a job Alvin did with his take, everyone else threw what made Mecha Sonic unique in favor of Alvin’s. IDW shows just how much more there is than a villain.

And it all begins on an island. Sonic and Tails got hit by a lightning bolt and crashed their plane. Sonic wakes up with a sprained ankle in a makeshift cast. To his surprise, this island is full of discarded Badniks who defected from Eggman’s control and created their own society. Besides E-117 Sigma being the leader, the most notable of them is Mecha Sonic.

After the Events of Sonic and Knuckles, Sigma and the other Scrapniks found him. He looked torn apart and was missing an arm and a leg. Sigma did his best to repair him, leading him to the rustic red look he has now. Sigma promised Mecha a new life and it seems Mecha is appreciating that. But ever since Sonic got on the island, he’s been showing signs of glitching.

The glitches get worse as he fights Mecha Knuckles, whose Programming to beat up Sonic trumps Sigma’s attempts to make him just guard the Egg Carrier. And while he defeats Mecha Knuckles, he realizes his means of escape is through Sonic. And by through, I mean becoming. Eggman built a mind transfer device and after getting Tails Pad, plans to replace Sonic’s mind with his, leaving Sonic at best trapped in his body and at worst in Mecha Sonic’s.

Luckily for Sonic, the Scrapniks save him in time. But not soon enough as like the OVA, the two share thoughts with each other. Sonic, even with an injured leg, beats Mecha Sonic who pretty much accepted his fate. He saw himself as worthless. He failed to defeat Sonic. He failed to protect the Scrapniks. He was more than willing to die for his mistakes. But this is where Sonic’s arguments for Surge really take hold.

You give yourself value and purpose. No one else. This is what he means when bringing up Omega and Gemel. They were both built by Robotnik but despite that (even if Tails reprogrammed Gemel) they overcame that programming and became their own thing. And like them, Mecha Sonic takes those words to heart and accept’s Sonic’s help. As well as the help of Tails and the Scrapniks since Sonic’s ankle is still sprained. 

The series ends with Mecha Sonic officially removed from Robotnik's old programming and now no longer lets the past define him. He is now heading towards the future, off this island and to freedom. I frikkin love this interpretation of Mecha Sonic as it gives him more depth than any previous incarnation. It’s even superior to Metal Sonic’s OVA depiction in my opinion. He’s not a mere copy of Sonic. He’s his own being who will make a legacy of his own.

So take these words to heart. Do not be afraid to make your own interpretations. Let them experience a new Point of View. You may find even Velma’s Velma can be done better with the right people penning her.

[braisedhoney]

OKAY GO BACK ACTUALLY—

(less vibrant ver. of narry under the cut.)

a bunch of stuff inspired by @things1do’s love bug au + current lovecore theme for valentines. happy february!

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Pantera - This Love

[hyper-coasters]

Initiating Gamma Exposure. Hulk Transformation: Accelerating. Do not be afraid.

[boosstergold]

“The only one I ever trusted, the only one I ever welcomed into my heart and soul!”