tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post5522458720656504622..comments2023-09-05T09:06:09.136-05:00Comments on Atop the Fourth Wall: Atop the Fourth Wall 100th EpisodeLewis Lovhaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724769374732321363noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-19005799333836845362013-08-19T16:49:40.783-05:002013-08-19T16:49:40.783-05:00Should anyone be interested in a detailed review o...Should anyone be interested in a detailed review of the Archie Sonic series, this guy does an awesome job - <br /><br />http://www.andrews.edu/~drazen/archives.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-45089733829016377802013-02-11T11:31:12.370-06:002013-02-11T11:31:12.370-06:00Glad to see you review a Sonic comic. I've rea...Glad to see you review a Sonic comic. I've read the whole archie series and I actually forgot that this comic even existed till you reviewed it, it was that much of a big lipped alligator moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-63219278616997336672011-10-27T15:19:02.928-05:002011-10-27T15:19:02.928-05:00Anonymous said...
^ you need to get out more ...Anonymous said...<br /><br /> ^ you need to get out more man. A book on little blue hedgehogs don't need to taken as seriously as u you are making it, so stop the wall o' text, please<br /><br /><br />Neither does a comic about a spider-themed superhero or a show about five candy-colored spandex-wearing ninjas in giant mecha, but that doesn't stop people from complaining about them when they get stupid.<br /><br />The point is that we're reading this to have fun, and to enjoy decent-to-good stories and artwork, and when something screws that up, we have a right to complain about it. That's the entire POINT of AT4W, after all; to have Linkara vent his rage against comics that are badly written, conceptualized and/or drawn, and saying that he (or anyone else who complains, for that matter) shouldn't make a big deal out of it because it's "not worth it" because of the content is just stupid. As SFDebris likes to say, thinking shouldn't be the enemy of ANY entertainment medium, so saying we shouldn't get mad when the quality of something drops because "it's goofy schlock, anyway" is just stupid.<br /><br />Also, how is my response a "wall-o-text"? I thought that was meant to indicate a literal wal of text, with no breaks in it for paragraphs or coherent sentences indicating seperate ideas. Clearly that's not what I'm doing, because I AM breaking my words down into their own individual sentences and paragraphs. So exactly how is my posts a "wall-o-text", again?SynjoDeonecroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797975991138870677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-53176758767505735162011-08-12T15:16:24.377-05:002011-08-12T15:16:24.377-05:00^ you need to get out more man. A book on little b...^ you need to get out more man. A book on little blue hedgehogs don't need to taken as seriously as u you are making it, so stop the wall o' text, pleaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-23156836895587322262011-08-08T17:13:57.517-05:002011-08-08T17:13:57.517-05:00Lord Seth wrote:
"What's so bad about Ian...Lord Seth wrote:<br />"What's so bad about Ian Flynn? I'll admit I haven't been keeping up on the comic for the last year or so, but the comics I read by him seemed good enough, if not as good as his earliest stories. "<br /><br />First of all, his first foray into Sonic writing (official or otherwise) was Other M, a comic where he TURNED KNUCKLES INTO HITLER. I wish I was kidding. Oh, how I wish I was kidding.<br /><br />Second, while I agree that most of his main storylines pre-Issue 200 were the best he ever made and had some really good potential, he pissed it all away during the Iron Dominion saga, and never recovered, his later stories afterward being 2-4 issue minisagas that feel rushed and took the characters way OOC (for instance, he claimed in one such story that Rotor, non-action guy that he is, nearly killed his friends trying to play the hero during the year Sonic went missing). I've even heard Ian fans say that they don't like the ID saga because of how badly the pacing and snap backs were, alone.<br /><br />Finally, have you ever read his take on Ken's "Mobius: X Years Later" story? The original was dull and boring, but at least it was coherent; Ian's take was just Liefeldian in its darker and edgier stupidity. Seriously, Tikhaos? Really, Ian? What drugs were you on when you came up with that abomination?<br /><br />I'm not saying that Ian didn't have his moments, or that Ken hasn't had his share of bad comics, just that, when comparing the two, Ian is a hack next to Ken. But not as much of a hack as Karl Bollers, god that man's work was horrid...SynjoDeonecroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797975991138870677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-69574685894783336312011-07-23T21:55:07.798-05:002011-07-23T21:55:07.798-05:00Why am I not surprised...will they make ANYTHING i...Why am I not surprised...will they make ANYTHING into a comic? Yeesh...but a great episode! And the ending credits with the TGWTG team singing your song? Awesome. Still playing catch up but an awesome ride nonetheless!DarkSeraphimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278584720898154153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-1648845485517440302011-05-14T10:06:57.635-05:002011-05-14T10:06:57.635-05:00Can't believe I JUST NOW saw this, lol. great ...Can't believe I JUST NOW saw this, lol. great review Linkara. I agree that there aren't alot of stinkers in this series as people would have you believe (but Sonic fans in general aren't the most consistant in thier love/hate relationship of the entire franchise either). This was definatley bad, but every series has to have that one stinker that won't go away and this is definately it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-55513395048834757672011-04-23T22:44:49.276-05:002011-04-23T22:44:49.276-05:00A'yuh. That's the problem with Sonic comic...A'yuh. That's the problem with Sonic comics. Aside from that one there, I can't think of a single horrible atrocity among them. There was a lengthy run for a few years where the books were sub-par and not very interesting, but they've never been hideous, just a little on the dull or nonsensical side when they're down.<br /><br />It's an Archie comic. They don't create anything GREAT, but they also don't make much that's terrible either.<br /><br />So yeah, I'd say there's no reason for you to review your average sonic comic even if you DID read them. They mostly range from neato to meh.<br /><br />Though I will admit that they have a special little place in my soul 'cuz the first book I ever picked up with Sonic #0. I might be biased... after all, I kept buying them even though there was a 50-60 issue run of blah in there.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535021061176533697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-73236487018765916402011-01-14T22:40:18.583-06:002011-01-14T22:40:18.583-06:00So, on my way home today, I was wondering if Linka...So, on my way home today, I was wondering if Linkara ever refences the Buffyverse? And then I watched this! Woot!<br />(Still playing the catch-up game.)<br /><br />Then I was begging you in my mind to reference Poltergeist... and you did! (It would've been cool to see the hand stretch out of the TV, but as Steve Wright put it: "You can't have everything. Where would you put it?"<br /><br />- MikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-2157628280547604382010-09-30T20:26:24.300-05:002010-09-30T20:26:24.300-05:00i actually have ONE sonic comic...i have no idea w...i actually have ONE sonic comic...i have no idea why...i tend to ignore it.<br /><br />Congrats Linkara on your 100th episode!! i love your episodes so much!!!plus i think your just adorable (especially with a sonic screwdriver...)Movie Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819657142238885531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-22590490993018252032010-09-24T23:30:06.572-05:002010-09-24T23:30:06.572-05:00When you played the B5 clip I immediately thought ...When you played the B5 clip I immediately thought "who are you?, President Clark has signed a decree declaring martial law, these orders have forced us to declare independence, weapons supplies..." and so on. Thanks so much for that! I look forward to more references to one of my favorite shows ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-62639279301674324072010-09-24T16:13:34.001-05:002010-09-24T16:13:34.001-05:00Congratulations. It's been a great ride.
As ...Congratulations. It's been a great ride.<br /><br />As a matter of fact, of all things, I own this comic. That might be why I feel compelled to point out that, even out of context, it sounds like Sonic was pulling a "fake surrender" trick. I was also going to say that Robotnik may have been planning to roboticize the other Freedom Fighters -- that's his thing -- but... then he didn't. (I also understand that there is precedent in the Sonic universe for alternate realities, but if they even had that in mind, they did a lousy job explaining that.)<br /><br />Wow. "Sonic Live" was bad, wasn't it? Now I want to read it again. Anyway, that was a great beginning, a fantastic ending, and it all bodes well for whatever you have coming up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-18685932576329259802010-09-23T10:24:33.557-05:002010-09-23T10:24:33.557-05:00Moved out did you? Those demon roaches are a pain....Moved out did you? Those demon roaches are a pain. (Glad this isn't a permanent music change though.)<br /><br />As for the comic...blah.<br /><br />As for the end...heh. (Your fellow reviewers have a surprisingly good singing voices for the most part. Especially Bear. My own bear sidekick, Stitch, is very jealous.)NGTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-35076131795740308492010-09-22T10:08:40.174-05:002010-09-22T10:08:40.174-05:00"Close lip-reading, but in the original I act..."Close lip-reading, but in the original I actually said "Belinda Carlisle." For some reason when I was writing the episode I thought "Nobody Does it Better" was written by her and not Carly Simon. We caught in upon viewing, but it was the night before it was coming out, so I just dubbed it in."<br /><br /><br />Groovy, thanks for the clear up. It just looked weird, so I was curious. Again grats on 100 and heres to 100 more.spacepopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030190229898031113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-139826705705377302010-09-21T23:47:26.636-05:002010-09-21T23:47:26.636-05:00"grats on 100 I just have one question, why t..."grats on 100 I just have one question, why the change from Helen Keller to Carly Simon?"<br /><br />Close lip-reading, but in the original I actually said "Belinda Carlisle." For some reason when I was writing the episode I thought "Nobody Does it Better" was written by her and not Carly Simon. We caught in upon viewing, but it was the night before it was coming out, so I just dubbed it in.Lewis Lovhaughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724769374732321363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-7444689882875782782010-09-21T20:24:08.108-05:002010-09-21T20:24:08.108-05:00grats on 100 I just have one question, why the cha...grats on 100 I just have one question, why the change from Helen Keller to Carly Simon?spacepopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030190229898031113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-58388369337836191272010-09-20T18:13:14.371-05:002010-09-20T18:13:14.371-05:00Please forgive the late posting, been rather busy....Please forgive the late posting, been rather busy. Please add me to the long line of well-wishers on your reaching such a milestone. How you manage to put together such an entertaining show like this each an every week is nothing short of astounding. To be honest, I think that it could actually go "mainstream" at some point, though perhaps you prefer the freedom being a one-man production gives you.<br /><br />As to the review itself, I seem to vaguely recall seeing the cover to this issue on one of my various trips to the comic book store. However, not being into Sonic myself, I didn't pick it up. I am sure their are some folks who were not as fortunate. There is little I think I could add to your review this time. You seem to hit all the low points, and they certainly were low, of this dismal excuse for a comic.<br /><br />Here's to next 100 episodes, which I am sure will be at least as entertaining as your first 100!Patch O'Blackhttp://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF447047E3E3DED6noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-47765981521147309502010-09-20T00:28:41.123-05:002010-09-20T00:28:41.123-05:00First, congratulations on reaching episode #100! :...First, congratulations on reaching episode #100! :)<br /><br />Second, I liked your new intro, but I kinda miss the old one. Will you keep this one from now on?<br /><br />Third, no offense but I found this comic kinda lame for your 100th issue. I still think it should have been OMD (which you DID review in your List of Comic You Would Never Review oh yes you did!) ;)<br /><br />Fourth, no offense but most of the TGWTG crew can't sing to save their lives. Nice touch on their part though. But don't do it again. :p<br /><br />And finally, Can't wait to see your review of Cry For Justice, boy does that deserve to be torn apart! (Though not as much as Rose of Arsenal. God, I hate DC Comics (not the DC Universe mind you)these days!! >_<<br /><br />May you have a hundred more great episodes! :)Sijohttp://Sijoy2k5@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-13898040865560260572010-09-20T00:27:28.176-05:002010-09-20T00:27:28.176-05:00100, congrats. Here's hoping for at least as m...100, congrats. Here's hoping for at least as many more in in the future.<br /><br />The Good:<br />Loved the jokes in this one and I loved the cameos. I was floored that you were able to gets as many of the others as you could, particularly for their version of the them song at the end.<br /><br />The Bad:<br />They actually thought that was a good story idea for a Sonic comic? Seriously?<br /><br />The Ugly:<br />I think I'm probably in the minority with the 'new' version of the song used in the opening. I prefer the original version by a long shot. If this one ever gets used again, I'd prefer it be restricted to special episodes only.<br /><br />That said, keep up the good work. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-80852969826931334212010-09-19T19:53:56.076-05:002010-09-19T19:53:56.076-05:00Nice batch of comics, Linkara, but I must know. WI...Nice batch of comics, Linkara, but I must know. WILL Ensign Munroe return?<br /><br />Anyway, great 100th episode. Hope you upload the rock cover amd TGWTG versions of your theme song on Youtube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-15068439610442320302010-09-18T12:50:19.155-05:002010-09-18T12:50:19.155-05:00@peter:
Try the TGWTG wiki, they have an episode ...@peter:<br /><br />Try the TGWTG wiki, they have an episode list with short synopses.MetFanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191993046517726498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-56794081545655463832010-09-18T01:55:08.171-05:002010-09-18T01:55:08.171-05:00So.. the "inbetween world" is the inside...So.. the "inbetween world" is the inside of the Green Lantern Corps's central battery?Pmaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-2038159198888174952010-09-16T18:47:40.364-05:002010-09-16T18:47:40.364-05:00I was wrong about thinking you were being facetiou...I was wrong about thinking you were being facetious last time... and it feels horrible. T_T<br /><br />I got into the Sonic comics about 20 issues after this issue came out... and as I watched the review, I realized, to my horror, that it's canon. Events from this are referenced in the main continuity. Robotnik in alternate universes being roboticized? Oh yeah, we'll see them in spades. Robotnik going to the trouble of creating a rocket to build his own satelite television network? You were prophetic when you compared it to Lifetime: he builds a second set of rockets later, and uses this marvelously expensive act just to spread eight minutes of self-promoting propaganda; in-universe fanfic, if you will. And they later cited Sonic Live in a way as to make it seem like it wasn't terrible, the jerks.<br /><br />I'm still glad to be a Sonic fan; I'm still a fan and have a subscription after all these years. I'm also glad that THIS canon fanfic wasn't my introduction...<br /><br />I liked the version of the Linkara theme without singing. The one thing I can't stand about your show is the vocals of the opening (to a lesser amount, the lyrics, but...). Divorced of the vocals, it's catchy!Shanya Almafetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891939282652838510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-30297188960804971432010-09-16T00:26:18.872-05:002010-09-16T00:26:18.872-05:00You should take the song you made with all the TGW...You should take the song you made with all the TGWTG hosts and post it separately possibly with lyrics since some of them might not have gotten the words out clearlyHawkx1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12905998519405843979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-71431463150374310952010-09-15T22:40:17.287-05:002010-09-15T22:40:17.287-05:00Ooh, nice choice! Never read it myself, but it see...Ooh, nice choice! Never read it myself, but it seems about right.Perry Renarldo Singletary Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10656307026995225710noreply@blogger.com