My First Sonic Archie Issue Comic by Mail

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Today marks a special day for me - as cheezy as it may be - my very first Sonic the Hedgehog (by Archie Publications) comic book issue has arrived at the doorstep to my residential address in San Francisco.


I've been living in the states for over 2 months now and I'm lovin' it. I've always told myself whenever I'm purchasing the comics back home in Perth, Western Australia - "Damn, those guys livin' in the states are sure damn lucky, they got the comics for half the price (and even less when bought on a special discount via subscription!) compared to what I'm payin' over here!" 



Darkspeeds' first Sonic Comic arrival @ US address by darkspeeds



Now I don't have to live with that notion anymore - I'm finally here and enjoying my comics at ridiculous prices (got a year's worth of Sonic the Hedgehog & SONIC UNIVERSE for only $40.80 US, FORTY EIGHTY FOR FORTY FOUR ISSUES?! That's only NINETY THREE CENTS PER ISSUE (tax inclusive - BLIMEY HELL!! That's what I call a BARGAIN mate!! For comparison I paid about $5 USD per issue back in Australia!) 


Not only that I get to also enjoy the convenience of not having to go to the comic book store every time to collect them (though I will still go visit comic book stores on occasion to get my magazines and extras, it doesn't feel right not supporting the local distribution/business at all levels, plus you get some exercise and meet some down to earth people in the process)!



Darkspeeds' Sonic and Megaman subscriptions by darkspeeds


I got myself copies of Megaman too, gonna make sure I do my research if I want to work for Archie (video game franchise/adventure department) one day! 



Anyways like I said it's quite a special day, especially when it's a Friday (a day off from four day of classes per week - which means three days of free time to work on homework, and I got a TON of them at the moment...), plus I've officially reached my half way mid review point for the whole semester (gee whiz that's bloody quick! It's already been half a semester at school? It's amazing when you think about it...) For your information I'm getting very good marks for my mid-point review. It's not exactly reaching the A's I'm looking for but it's considered above average by the school's standards.


I'll be sure to remember this guys and gals, since I'm a huge fan of the comics and the guys behind it (aka Archie Publications team), that fact that SONIC UNIVERSE 57 is pretty darn special - the issue that commemorates a lot of things since moving to the United States to do my studies at the Academy of Art university.



*Happy sigh*... Alrighty then!



Time to share with you all more awesomeness! Check out what I did with my posters (from the SONIC SUPER SPECIAL mag: poster edition)!


Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 01 by darkspeeds Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 02 by darkspeeds
Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 03 by darkspeeds Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 04 by darkspeeds
Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 05 by darkspeeds Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 06 by darkspeeds
Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 07 by darkspeeds Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 08 by darkspeeds
Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 09 by darkspeeds
Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 10 by darkspeeds
Sonic Super Special: Posters in Darkspeeds Room 11 by darkspeeds



Don't they look awesome when compiled together?


Tell me which one is your favourite if you have the posters yourself. In fact... I'm in a good mood today - let's get a little bit of interaction from you lot!


THE FIRST TWO DEVIANTS WHO CAN SHARE WITH ME A PHOTO OF YOU FAVOURITE SONIC POSTER (must be stuck somewhere in your room though!) gets a FREE DOODLE from me - both your photo and doodle will be showcased here!


So what are you waiting for? Go and show off how much of a fan you are of the Sonic comics!!


Oh and just for kicks, I got some more photos to share. In one of my painting sessions I had homework to finish off for Color and Design class, I had too much blue gouche paint leftover... So what did I do? Create a masterpiece of course! Check it out below. 


Painting Sonic Channel 01 by darkspeeds Painting Sonic Channel 02 by darkspeeds
Painting Sonic Channel 03 by darkspeeds Painting Sonic Channel 04 by darkspeeds
Painting Sonic Channel 05 by darkspeeds


Aww yeah! That's gonna sell for $$$$$$$ in future.


Ha ha... Anyways have an awesome weekend everyone! *Elson gets back to homework*


Oh, oh..!!

Gonna leave a shoutout for :icondawnbest:


Be sure to check out the latest update from her fantastic Sylvanna series (collaboration with Ian Flynn, prime writer of the Sonic Archie comics) - the very first page is out and it's a great way to start the story!





Dawn also contributed to Archie Publications as of recent with a remarkable variant cover to SONIC UNIVERSE 57 - the very same issue that is special to me as of today! 8-)

 

Sonic Universe 57 Variant Cover by dawnbest


I need to get myself a signed version of this cover one day! Ha ha! :D


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Holy crap! You`re like................IN HEAVEN!!!!!