While Lanolin's new rapid-response team introduced in the comics is called The Diamond Cutters (at Tangle's suggestion to name it after Whisper's old group), some fans have called this team "The Neo Diamond Cutters" to differentiate it from Whisper's former team. Amy's proactive role in the series as leader of the restoration has been critized by fans as Flynn's using Amy as a Suspiciously Similar Substitute of Sally Acorn from the Archie series. While there is some truth to it ( Write What You Know is in full effect here), Amy's role is a side effect of her characterization in Sonic Forces, where she was one of the leaders of the resistance. In the Sonic the Hedgehog comics by IDW Publishing, for some time, Mecha Sonic was considered to be Eggman's "most prized and remarkable creation". However, after his defeat on Angel Island he eventually ended up on the shore of Scrapnik Island, forgotten by Eggman. He was fixed and reprogrammed to not be hostile by E-117 Sigma, and became a guardian for the island. [3] [10] Began weekly publications in April 2018 and then it became monthly in May 2018. Features Sonic, Tails and friends battling the forces of Doctor Eggman and other foes. The series is set after the events of Sonic Forces.

Mimic – a shapeshifting mimic octopus and former comrade of Whisper who betrayed his team to Eggman.

Tropes involved with this mini-series:

The Tangle and Whisper miniseries has a sociopathic Psycho Knife Nut as the main antagonist, who betrayed and helped Eggman slaughter the Diamond Cutters, whom Whisper was part of, in the past and is now trying to hunt down and kill Whisper and her friends. Two of the major criticisms of the Metal Virus saga, as stated above and below, were the excessive length and excessively downer tone for the majority of it. The first arc immediately after it, Chao Races and Badnik Bases easily rectifies both with a much more manageable length of just 4 issues and a considerably lighter story and tone. Official solicitation [ ] The call is coming from within the Death Egg... Sonic is in big trouble and Tails must rush in to save him from Mecha Sonic who is toying with his head…LITERALLY! [1] Featured stories [ ] Story one [ ]

Like numerous Sonic villains before him, Dr. Starline was able to get himself a pair. A combination of his flashy design, determination, and status as the Villainous Underdog has made numerous fans root and sympathize with him in spite of the fact that he has no real sympathetic points. Dr. Starline walks towards the line several times before crossing it twofold with his mental/emotional torture of Belle and horrific live- experi menta tion on Surge and Kit, not helped by the callousness and twisted glee he shows all throughout. Even Eggman is surprised (and impressed) by the extremes Starline went to ( in vain) for his idol's recognition. Once the comic license left Archie's hands, there was a lot of speculation that Sega would take it to IDW since that company is a haven for comic books for licensed series (Boom Studios being another one). It was soon confirmed not a day after the news Archie had cancelled their own Sonic comic that IDW had become the new home for the blue blur's printed adventures. Mecha Sonic Mk. II is the first villain to manage to achieve a Super State, the first inorganic character to ever use a Super State, and the very first overall to trigger a transformation by the use of the Master Emerald. The next would be Imperator Ix, from Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, over a decade later. Big's and Charmy's Zombot forms, at least appearance-wise. Ditto Cheese and Chocola, whose infected states look no worse than the average Dark Chao.In Scrapnik Island #4, Mecha Sonic says the line, " I'LL CRUSH YOU!!!" which is a reference to Super Mario Bros. Z, a popular fan-made sprite animation series by Mark Haynes in which Mecha Sonic is the main antagonist.