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The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginnings

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The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginnings
Publisher: Floating Island Productions
Type: Hardcover
Page count: 164
ISBN-13: 9798989674701[1]
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Book
US
2024-06-24[2] $35.99[3] ?

The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginnings is a hardcover collection of the "Mobius: 25 Years Later" storyline as written by Ken Penders. It collects the back-up stories from issues #131 through #143, as well as the main story of #144 originally published in Sonic the Hedgehog from Archie Comics. It also contains the original story "The Storm," a sneak preview of The Lara-Su Chronicles, and bonus features.

Official solicitation

The contents consists of the MOBIUS: 25 YEARS LATER stories originally published in Archie’s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG series issues 131 thru 144, with one exception. The last page of the story THE DIE IS CAST that appeared in SONIC issue 144 has been replaced with all-new material that continues into the all-new story THE STORM, which features Geoffrey St John and Constable Remington. This story in turn leads into the all-new opening chapter of THE LARA-SU CHRONICLES: SHATTERED TOMORROWS. In addition, there will be character Data Files of some of the major players in the stories.[3]

Reprinted stories

  • "Prologue"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #131
  • "The Unveiling"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #132
  • "Midnight in the Garden"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #133
  • "In Transit"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #134
  • "Dealing With The Devil"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #135
  • "Girl Talk"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #136
  • "Trouble in Paradise"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #137
  • "My Dinner With Sonic"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #138
  • "Slumber Party"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #139
  • "A Difference of Opinion"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #140
  • "Scenario"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #141
  • "Moment of Truth"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #142
  • "Father's Day"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #143
  • "The Die Is Cast"
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgeho' #144

Original stories

  • "The Storm"
  • The Lara-Su Chronicles: Shattered Tomorrows - A 19 page preview of the first in an intended seven volume series.

Other features

  • "What A Long Strange Trip It's Been..." - An introduction by Ken Penders
  • The cover to Sonic the Hedgehog #131
  • "Then & Now: World Building 101" - A brief history of Mobius: 25 Years Later and its evolution into The Lara-Su Chronicles
  • "It's All Connected" - An introduction to The Lara-Su Chronicles: Shattered Tomorrows
  • "Sneak Preview" - A two page spread teasing the future of The Lara-Su Chronicles
  • Data Files - A series of data files on the following characters:
  • Special Thanks
  • Acknowledgements

Development

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginnings/Development

Comparisons

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginnings/Comparisons

Production credits

M25YL Credits
The Storm, Shattered Tomorrows, and Data Files
  • Written by: Ken Penders
  • Illustrated by: Ken Penders
Source: The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginnings Table of Contents

References


Archie Comics ongoing series
Mini-series
Stand alone specials
Free Comic Book Day issues
Crossover issues
Digests & Compilations
Single Compilations & Digital Exclusives
Miscellaneous