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Ack! Technical errors on the previous submittion? O_O Gomenasai! X_X I didn't expect that to happen! Further apologies for the inconvenience guys... I've deleted the old one and uploaded it again and hopefully it'll show this time. -_-;;

Ari~gato once again to all those who commented and viewed my cover page, I really appreciate it. Don't worry I've got it saved in my file, I treasure the things you say ne? *hugs* ^___^


Zephyr --- Who me? O_O Nah! I think it's the opposite bro... *chuckles* Well we're both too good for each other ne? LOL! *hugs* You keep up the awesome stuff too little bro Marcelo. I'm planning to do something for ya... heh..heh..

DarKaoZ --- BIG BRO!!! O___O *hugs* ^______^ Yay! Haven't heard you in a long time! X___X How's it been??? Thank you so much for your words... I'll catch up with ya soon 'kay?

Adamis --- Merci big bro Adamis. ^_~ *hugs* Hey I'm going to finish Silent Hill 3 right after this!

Sonicolas --- Awww thanks for faviing this Sonicolas... ^_^ Even if it doesn't show fully I really appreciate that... I really hope that this time round the whole pic will show in full. ^_~ Keep up the good work.

Dodgefoxx --- Cheers Dodge. Heh..heh.. you should come over at my place again and have more MSN convos fun! Wanna be Darkspeeds again? *shot shot!!!*

Kati-kitani-st --- Tani-chan! ^___^ *hugs* Awww sorry to hear you comment didn't make it through but hey! It's still awesome to get something rom ya! Keep up the good work ne? ^_~

Krusher --- Thanks Krusher for both the appreciative compliments and for fixing up an error of mine. ^_^;; Hope you get to see the full thing this time. It's not much difference though... ^_^;;;

Hedgie-girl --- Ari~gato hedgie-girl, I'm gratifide by your feedback as always. ^_~ *hugs*
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Goku262002 --- Indeed I do. ^_^

Atomic-hedgehog --- Eh...heh..heh... ^_^ Nah it ain't your connection, something wrong with my upload that's all. Cheers for the feedback bud. ^_^



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I don't think I need to write a long description on this but I'm glad I've managed to finish this by today. *Darkspeeds instantly falls dead on the floor...sooooo tired...* X_X

Once again I'm overjoyed by the break I'm getting, it's truly an opportunity to start working more on the SA2 fan-comic and other projects for you guys to enjoy. ^_^


P.S. I just love how I drew everyone!!! All seperate layers too! X___X

The original sketch for the cover page looked liked this:

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Different ne? O_O I was kinda dissapointed that I wasn't able to deliver the exact plan I was intending to in the sketch...

Maria, G-San & Biolizard layers were suppose to fade into the background, leaving Shadow front first grasping impact and impression to the reader/viewer. Sonic and gang were to be allocated to the upper right-hand side of the cover page to balance things out... It took me AGES to figure how to get the right combination... I had to resize layers and swap positions ever now and then to get the perfect fit... but I deemed to fail soonafter... -_-;;;

However I came up with an alternative and as a result I was quite pleased with the finished look... ^_^ Overall it was another fantastic experience... I just love to draw, colour and shade all the Sonic characters. Getting the official look was deifnetly a challenge. I hope my cover page will be able to entertain you guys for at least a few seconds. ^__~

^_______^ Shadow-kun is ever so darn cool and concious character... And (dare I say it...) sexy too... O_O *get's mauled by his sibblings... X_X* That's not what I meant! X___X *bruises and band-aids on his head* ^_^;;;

Maria... Gerald Robotnik *in Eggman's tone: "G-SAN!!! * and Biolizard, they all play an integral part to the original story. Sonic's looking cool and speedy - as if he's ready for more action once again. ^___^ Tails... kawaii as always... Amy too ne? Eggman just rules with that expression... Knuckles and Rouge are in there for the M.E. of course. ^_^ And... hey? Look what we have here? Chao, Good+Bad Chao, Omachao, Big the Cat, Froggy, Tikal and Fang! ^____^ I like to bring as many characters and game concept stuff into the comic as long as they relate to the storyline, event and flow of time. ^_^ Wouldn't it be great to see the Chaotix Team? ^_^ Heh..heh.. Maybe you'll see them on day... ^_^


Well nothing much more to say but...

Thank you all for your support...Close friends and respectful sibblings who I give a hug almost everytime I see them... ^____^ *hugs* I couldn't have achieve on of my dreams if it weren't for the feedback I've recieved over the past 2 years as a dedicated Sonic Team style artist... ^_^ Again I couldn't elaborate more on my thanks and appreciation, I'm so grateful of your support... really mean it.. *hugs tight to everyone he knew ever since he first submitted his early pages of SA2 Fan-Comic to his first Sonic online community* ^_^

Doing that brings me great memories... How I made my first online friends at SoaH CitY, the oldschools. ^_^ Then there was the messageboards saga at SoaH CitY, I started to draw group pics to make sure they are a part of something special... where people can treasure friendship and respect... ^_^ Later on I met up and take heart with some of the most closest friends and sibblings I could ever have... each with their own unique story on how I first met them.. or them meeting me! ... Sonic No Miko, SUPERSONIC, Vee-Jay, Nambuk, Dodge and the rest of theOz gang, DarKaoZ, Zephyr, Karou-chan and many others... ^_^...

It was all worth the effort and I really encourage others to do their best to achieve their dreams one day. *hugs for luck* ^__^

Well I'll just end it here cuz it's waaay past bedtime... *ZzzZZzzzzz -.-* I'm going to be writing my journal properly soon... it'll be about 4 pages long or something like that... Take care everyone and I hope to get back on DA and owe you guys something in return for your patience and support. ^_^ Ja~ne! ^___^



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ADDITIONAL EXTRAS
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Shadow Original Sketch
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Shadow Coloured & Shaded ST style
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Maria Original Sketch
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Maria Coloured & Shaded Freestyle
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G-San & Biolizard Original Sketch
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G-San & Biolizard & Shaded Freestyle
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Sonic & friends Original Sketch
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Sonic & friends Coloured (Basic)
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Sonic & friends Coloured & Shaded ST Style
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Shadow fun
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All logos were taken and applied from the official website: <url> www.sonicteam.com

Cover art (C) by Darkspeeds. ^_^