1. The best cover: Sonic #131
2. The worst cover: Sonic #119
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #128
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage (quite frankly, the other ones weren't so spectacular)
6. The worst story arc: Afterlife
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Red Chaos (#126)
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Starmada (#128)
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Afterlife, Pt. 4 (#124)
11. The best main story: The Blue Blur Returns (#130)
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer is Coming (#119)
14. The worst back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126)
15. The best art within a main story: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123)
16. The worst art within a main story: The Prince & The Revolution (#121)
17. The best art in a back-up story: The Last Robian (#123)
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126)
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #123
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #129
21. The best single line: "AAAAAARGH!" - Eggman, "Home Pt.1"
23. The best conversation/dialogue: The conversation between Rotor and Nicole in #119
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: The ending conversation between Sonic and Tails in #119
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: The best new character was Karl. The best idea was to shoot Mina. The best event was Sonic's homecoming.
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: The worst new character(s) were the Xorda. The worst event was the back-up story in #126. The worst idea was to kill Knuckles. |
| |  | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #126 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
2. The worst cover: Sonic #125 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #120 (Axer/Tomas)
4. The worst frontpiece: Sonic #127 (Axer/Tomas)
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage (#122-23): Bollers/Axer/Tomas
6. The worst story arc: Afterlife (#121-24): Penders/Mawhinney/Penders
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): Karl Bollers
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Red Chaos (#126): Benny Lee
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Space Gamble (#129): Romy Chacon
11. The best main story: She's Gotta Have Him (#120): Karl Bollers
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
13. The best back-up story: The Royal Signet (#120): Romy Chacon
14. The worst back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126): Michael Gallagher
15. The best art within a main story: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): J. Axer/Conor Tomas
16. The worst art within a main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Ron Lim/Andrew Pepoy
17. The best art in a back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later: Prologue (#131): Steven Butler/Ken Penders
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Agent Sonic Vs. Agent Knuckles (#127): Dave Manak/Jim Amash
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #120
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #126
21. The best single line: "Time to mosey!" ~ Sonic, #128
22. The worst single line: "Come with me if you want don't want to be killed." ~ Sonic, #129
23. The best conversation/dialogue: Most of #130
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: The conversation between Sonic and E.V.E. in #128
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: Ending the Sally/Sonic/Mina love triangle (For now), pushing the current time ahead one year, and introducing M:25YL
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: Sonic vs. Super Sonic (The way it was executed, anyway), the Xorda, the Afterlife arc, and handling of Snively since 118. |
| | | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #131 (Spaz/Penders)
It's M:25YL..come on
2. The worst cover: Sonic #119 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
Just too bland
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #121 (Axer/Tomas)
Awesome pic of a hugely under-utilized character
4. The worst frontpiece: Sonic #119 (Axer/Tomas)
Comeon, they're all Axer, making pick a worst in itself is evil
5. The best story arc: Sonic Adventure 2.5 (#124-25): Bollers/Round-Robin
It had Shadow, and everyone else, I wasn't gonna complain
6. The worst story arc: Tossed In Space (#126-29): Lee, Bollers, & Chacon/Round-Robin
It coulda been worse, I was worried on how long this arc was going to be and what Sonic would come back to
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Sonic Adventure 2.5: Omega (#125): Karl Bollers
Though it can't compare IMO to SA2.5, I atleast want to acknowledge "Welcome To The Wheelworld (#129): Benny Lee" for the simple fact it single handedly closed 3 plotholes in an issue
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Evo-Solution (#127): Benny Lee
It filled a plothole, but it was almost too simple a fix
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Afterlife, Part 1 (#121): Ken Penders
Not really anything special this year in the back-ups, this one at least tried to portray a little emotion from some of the main and supporting characters
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Starmada (#128): Karl Bollers
Was mostly just support for the E.V.E. plothole filler
11. The best main story: The Blue Blur Returns (#130): Karl Bollers
Wasn't out and out great, but there really wasn't a lot of competition either
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
Could be thrown out of the storyline completely and you'd never tell the difference
13. The best back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later: Prologue (#131): Ken Penders
I can't help it, I've waited on this arc for years
14. The worst back-up story: Songbird (#121): Romy Chacon
I really hate to pick on Romy like this, but out these choices this one just held up the least, you just really can't convey actually music/song in a comic
15. The best art within a main story: Sonic Adventure 2.5: Omega (#125): J. Axer/Conor Tomas
I had the hardest time deciding between this and "Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): J. Axer/Conor Tomas" I adored the way Axer did the shattering glass FX with Mina there.
16. The worst art within a main story: Sonic Adventure 2.5: Omega (#125): Ron Lim/Jim Amash
Oh the choices, if I had to pick, it would be where it was surrounded by better art, so we'll go with #125
17. The best art in a back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later: Prologue (#131): Steven Butler/Ken Penders
Ya know, I really expected to give this to Dawn Best, but for some reason, Butler just seems to have a growth-spurt in M:25YL, I mean, just that shot of Lara-Su crying to the bathroom was sooo nice. The only complaint I have is I'm not that crazy on Julie-Su's redesign
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #125
Mainly for the fact that it and #130, where one cohesive story. Nice drama, good ending, heartbreaking goodbyes, tearing reunions. It was abit crammed, but this is why I say just bump the book up to 48 pages if we're continuously doing 3 stories per book. I'm already paying over $2 a book so might as well
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #119
It just didn't have anything going for it, a completely irrelevant issue
21. The best single line: King Acorn: Sonic...Freedom Fighters...LEAVE! Guards, Enter. (#122)
22. The worst single line: Moonwatcher: At long last father, you shall become one with the Force. (#121)
23. The best conversation/dialogue:#125
Aurora: How can he give up the chance to be cloaked within the fabric of Eternity? To unlock the secrets of the universe?
Athair: Weren't you ever 16?
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: #128, The E.V.E.-Sonic conversation really made no sense to me
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: As they were late in the year and incomplete, I won't say "M:25YL" or the "Home" though I love the direction they appear to be going. So that really leaves SA2.5, This is really more what I would have liked #100 to be like, something that has more of a purpose and is truly meant to wrap up more than 1 storyarc.
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: "Tossed in Space" REALLY coulda been alot worse than it was, I think Romy really did what she could with the arc, but thankfully it was only a few issues long. |
| | | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #130 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
2. The worst cover: Sonic #129 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #120 (Axer/Tomas)
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage (#122-23): Bollers/Axer/Tomas
6. The worst story arc: Afterlife (#121-24): Penders/Mawhinney/Penders
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Sonic Adventure 2.5: Omega (#125): Karl Bollers
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Evo-Solution (#127): Benny Lee
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Space Gamble (#129): Romy Chacon
11. The best main story: She's Gotta Have Him (#120): Karl Bollers
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
13. The best back-up story: The Royal Signet (#120): Romy Chacon
14. The worst back-up story: The Last Robian (#123): Karl Bollers
15. The best art within a main story: Heart Held Hostage, Part 1 (#122): J. Axer/Conor Tomas
16. The worst art within a main story: Evo-Solution (#127): Ron Lim/Conor Tomas
17. The best art in a back-up story: Songbird (#121): Steven Butler/Jim Amash
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Agent Sonic Vs. Agent Knuckles (#127): Dave Manak/Jim Amash
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #125
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #119
21. The best single line:
Sonic 129 -"Space Gamble"-
"Be still, my shattered ego."
23. The best conversation/dialogue:
Sonic 121 -"Songbird"-
"Sally? we haven't finished.
"Sally, why are you listening to that? The decibel levels indicate that the sound is completly overrated.
"Of course, I don't have ears..."
...
"You're right, Nicole... Overrated... Let's get back to work."
24. The worst conversation/dialogue:
Sonic 119 -"Cater-killer's Coming"-
"The deep end? I don't get it, Sonic..."
"Y'know, the deep end?" [Tries to explain lame pun.]
"I still don't get it."
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: Best character: that alien chick working for Breelbrox in 128. Best idea: a trip through space.
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: Worst event: The Death and Return of Knuckles. Worst idea: Aliens deroboticize everyone. |
| | | |
1. The best cover: #131
2. The worst cover: #129
3. The best frontpiece: #128
4. The worst frontpiece: #127
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage
6. The worst story arc: Tossed In Space
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Heart Held Hostage Part 2
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Welcome To The Wheel World
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Afterlife Part 1
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Hog and Superhog
11. The best main story: The Blue Blur Returns
12. The worst main story: Cata-Killer Is Coming
13. The best back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later Prologue
14. The worst back-up story: Agent Sonic Vs. Agent Knuckles
15. The best art within a main story: Welcome To The Wheelworld
16. The worst art within a main story: The Prince & The Revolution
17. The best art in a back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later: Prologue
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Agent Sonic Vs. Agent Knuckles
19. The overall best issue: #131
20. The overall worst issue: #127
21. The best single line: Knuckles in #124
"Don't I get to grow up? Go steady with Julie-Su? Any of that jazz?!!"
22. The worst single line: Aurora in #124
"To advance into the Chaos Force and take your place in the cosmos, naturally!"
[It sounds kind of awkward because she says it so casually and I can barely figure out what she means!]
23. The best conversation/dialogue: Aurora & Athair in #125
"How can he give up the chance to be cloaked within the very fabric of eternity? To unlock the secrets of the universe?"
"Weren't you ever sixteen?"
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: Tails and Sonic in #119
"The deep end? I don't get it, Sonic...."
"Y'know, the deep end?"
"I still don't get it."
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: Event: Knuckles coming back from the dead. Idea: Mobius 25yl Character: Riki-Le
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: Event: Sonic going into space. Idea: Jules being a robian instead of being like everyone else. Character: It's a tie between the Bem person who de-robotisized everyone [Ceneca-9009] and the Xorda. |
| | | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #125 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
2. The worst cover: Sonic #127 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #123 (Axer/Tomas)
4. The worst frontpiece: Sonic #129 (Axer/Higgins)
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage (#122-23): Bollers/Axer/Tomas
6. The worst story arc: Tossed In Space (#126-29): Lee, Bollers, & Chacon/Round-Robin
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): Karl Bollers
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: E.V.E. Ill (#128): Benny Lee
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Afterlife, Part 1 (#121): Ken Penders
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Starmada (#128): Karl Bollers
11. The best main story: The Blue Blur Returns (#130): Karl Bollers
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
13. The best back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later: Prologue (#131): Ken Penders
14. The worst back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126): Michael Gallagher
15. The best art within a main story: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): J. Axer/Conor Tomas
16. The worst art within a main story: The Gathering (#131): Ron Lim/Jim Amash
17. The best art in a back-up story: Time Code (#119): Art Mawhinney/Nelson Ribeiro
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126): Dave Manak/Jim Amash
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #123
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #127
21. The best single line: "Well as we used to say back in the day, 'Let's do it to it!'" -Sonic (123)
22. The worst single line: "Want to see another off beat off-panel story in the future?" commentary in #126. Please not again.
23. The best conversation/dialogue: Sonic and Mina on the way into the [mansion] where Sally was held captive (123)
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: All of the extended off panel. Horrible (126)
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: Sonic has returned one year in the future. (130)
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: Extended off panel (126) |
| | | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #130 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
2. The worst cover: Sonic #119 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #119 (Axer/Tomas)
4. The worst frontpiece: Sonic #131 (Axer)
5. The best story arc: Sonic Adventure 2.5 (#124-25): Bollers/Round-Robin
6. The worst story arc: Afterlife (#121-24): Penders/Mawhinney/Penders
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Sonic Adventure 2.5: Omega (#125): Karl Bollers
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Evo-Solution (#127): Benny Lee
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Starmada (#128): Karl Bollers
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Afterlife, Part 4 (#124): Ken Penders
11. The best main story: The Blue Blur Returns (#130): Karl Bollers
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
13. The best back-up story: The Royal Signet (#120): Romy Chacon
15. The best art within a main story: Sonic Adventure 2.5: Omega (#125): J. Axer/Conor Tomas
16. The worst art within a main story: The Prince & The Revolution (#121): Ron Lim/Jim Amash & Pam Eklund
17. The best art in a back-up story: Songbird (#121): Steven Butler/Jim Amash
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Agent Sonic Vs. Agent Knuckles (#127): Dave Manak/Jim Amash
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #125
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #127
21. The best single line: "This is Mobius, not 'Urf'!" - Sonic, Sonic #124
22. The worst single line: "Thrice Millenia Past" - Xorda, Sonic #124
23. The best conversation/dialogue: Sonic, Sally, & Mina in the hospital - Heart Held Hostage
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: All the "honey, sweetie" dialogue which was nice at first, but kinda became annoying in a way.
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas:
-Shadow
-Mina's character development
-The #124-125 story arc
-Putting an end to the Green Knuckles storyline
-The derobotization of the Mobians
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas:
-Aurora
-Giving OffPanel a backup feature :P
-Afterlife |
| | | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #130 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
2. The worst cover: Sonic #119 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #120 (Axer/Tomas)
4. The worst frontpiece: Sonic #119 (Axer/Tomas)
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage (#122-23): Bollers/Axer/Tomas
6. The worst story arc: Tossed In Space (#126-29): Lee, Bollers, & Chacon/Round-Robin
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): Karl Bollers
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Red Chaos (#126): Benny Lee
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Space Gamble (#129): Romy Chacon
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Starmada (#128): Karl Bollers
11. The best main story: The Prince & The Revolution (#121): Benny Lee
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
13. The best back-up story: The Royal Signet (#120): Romy Chacon
14. The worst back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126): Michael Gallagher
15. The best art within a main story: The Blue Blur Returns (#130): Steven Butler/Michael Higgins
16. The worst art within a main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Ron Lim/Andrew Pepoy
17. The best art in a back-up story: Songbird (#121): Steven Butler/Jim Amash
18. The worst art in a back-up story: The Last Robian (#123): Art Mawhinney/Pam Eklund
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #123
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #119
21. The best single line:
"life is way too short...and indeed too fast"
Commentary in Sonic #125
22. The worst single line:
"Pink water- reminds me of mom's lemonade!"
Sonic in #127
23. The best conversation/dialogue:
Rotor: (Typing) Where did you come from?
Nicole: Not gonna happen.
Rotoe: (Typing) Who designed you?
Nicole: Sorry, Try Again.
Rotor: (Typing) Awww...come on, Nicole.
Nicole: (Smily face with tongue sticking out)
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: Sonic and Sally's sweetie and darling
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: Mina's character development, Sonic death, the return of Shadow, Sally and Sonic admitting they love each other
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: The aliens and Sonic going into space |
| | | |
1. The best cover: Sonic #130 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
2. The worst cover: Sonic #119 (Spaz/Ribeiro)
3. The best frontpiece: Sonic #121 (Axer/Tomas)
4. The worst frontpiece: Sonic #126 (Axer/Tomas)
In reality, I loved this image, but with the text box plastered all over about 1/4 of the page, that took away so much from the beauty.
5. The best story arc: Heart Held Hostage (#122-23): Bollers/Axer/Tomas
6. The worst story arc: Afterlife (#121-24): Penders/Mawhinney/Penders
7. The best main story that was part of a story arc: Heart Held Hostage, Part 1 (#122): Karl Bollers
Picking between this and Part 2 was actually pretty difficult. However, the King Max scene in particular just ruled so much that I had to pick Part 1.
8. The worst main story that was part of a story arc: Evo-Solution (#127): Benny Lee
9. The best back-up story that was part of a story arc: Hog & Superhog (#126): Karl Bollers
10. The worst back-up story that was part of a story arc: Space Gamble (#129): Romy Chacon
11. The best main story: She's Gotta Have Him (#120): Karl Bollers
12. The worst main story: Cater-Killer Is Coming (#119): Benny Lee
13. The best back-up story: The Royal Signet (#120): Romy Chacon
Time Code (#119) and Songbird (#121) were the toughest for me not to choose, but Queen Alicia's development in The Royal Signet and the mother/daughter aspect of the entire story put it on top for me.
14. The worst back-up story: Better Read Than Dead (#126): Michael Gallagher
No more extended Off-Panel ever again.
15. The best art within a main story: Heart Held Hostage, Part 2 (#123): J. Axer/Conor Tomas
16. The worst art within a main story: The Prince & The Revolution (#121): Ron Lim/Jim Amash & Pam Eklund
17. The best art in a back-up story: Mobius 25 Years Later: Prologue (#131): Steven Butler/Ken Penders
18. The worst art in a back-up story: Agent Sonic Vs. Agent Knuckles (#127): Dave Manak/Jim Amash
19. The overall best issue: Sonic #130
20. The overall worst issue: Sonic #127
21. The best single line: "This is Mobius, not 'Urf'!" - Sonic, Sonic #124
22. The worst single line: "Don't nobody be messin' with the Vector's stylin' and profilin'!!!" - Young Vector, Sonic #122
23. The best conversation/dialogue: Sonic, Mina, & Sally in Sonic #123
24. The worst conversation/dialogue: Deadline & Justin Gabrie in Sonic #126
25. The best new characters, events, and/or ideas: There weren't many new characters, but I liked Jeff (the weasel Sonic clocked in Sonic #122) the most. Hopefully, he managed to get out of captivity somehow (or Nack will spring him out) so he can return. The declaration of love between Sally & Sonic, the return of Knuckles, and the "death"/return of Sonic were the best events storyline wise. For Sally & Sonic, it was nice to finally have it made official after teasing it for such a long time. The way Knuckles came back in #125 along with the price he paid for it was great. Sonic's "death" in #125 combined with his return in #130 was pulled off exceptionally well. The best ideas are the semi-reboot due to Sonic not being around for a year and Mobius: 25 Years Later. Something that brings more Lara-Su definitely is a plus even if it isn't the same as Knuckles: 20 Years Later.
26. The worst new characters, events, and/or ideas: Considering the story actually came about, Deadline qualifies for worst character for being absolutely unnecessary and bringing nothing toward the storyline. The worst idea by far was to give "Off Panel" its own story. Luckily it wasn't a full issue. That would have been torture. The worse event is actually a non-existent one and goes hand-in-hand with the worst idea. The decision to not allow the readers to even get a minor glimpse into how the characters handled Sonic's death and to give us "Off Panel" and a tribute to Antonio Prohias was just bad. It's one thing to decide that the reboot is a surprise (though just expanding upon the memorial/funeral would've been appreciated over those two stories), but then actually give something worth reading as a replacement. |
| | | |
|
|