Difference between revisions of "Sonic Universe Book Four: Journey to the East"

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Journey to the East

Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Type: Trade paperback

Page count: 112^[1]

ISBN-10: 1936975343^[1]

ISBN-13: 978-1936975341^[1]

Release	Date	RRP	Code	Rating
US	2013-01-23^[2]	$11.99^[1]	?

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Sonic Universe Book Four: Journey to the East is the fourth volume in the line of Sonic Universe trade paperbacks from Archie Comics. It collects issues #13 through #16 of Sonic Universe, portions of "The Road We Take" from Sonic the Hedgehog #212, and bonus material.

Official solicitations

Original solicitation

“	When the going gets tough, the tough get going! Sonic leads Tails, Sally and Monkey Khan to the other side of Mobius to the beautiful and mysterious Dragon Kingdom! Four ninja clans have sworn fealty to the Iron Queen and her Iron Dominion, and it's up to Sonic to get them to break away! New and old faces abound in this world-spanning foreign adventure! Collects the entire 'Journey to the East' storyline from Sonic Universe #13-16 plus exclusive special features!"^[3]	„

Final solicitation

“

Sonic Universe is the hit spin-off series to Archie Comic’s wildly successful Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series! Explore the characters, worlds and dimensions of Sonic’s universe!

The Iron Dominion has won! New Mobotropolis has fallen, and Sonic has barely managed to escape with a handful of friends. What's a heroic hedgehog to do? Find a new way to fight back--that's what! Sonic leads Tails, Princess Sally and Monkey Khan on a whirlwind tour of the mysterious Dragon Kingdom. Can they break the Iron Dominion's powerbase in its own homeland? Can our heroes survive their encounter with four vicious ninja clans? All the action and answers are here!^[1]

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-'''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''.
-==Stories==
+'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the fourth volume in the line of [[Sonic Universe (graphic novel series)|''Sonic Universe'' trade paperbacks]]  from [[sega:Archie Comics|Archie Comics]]. It collects [[Sonic Universe 13|issues #13]] through [[Sonic Universe 16|#16]] of ''[[Sonic Universe]]'', portions of "The Road We Take" from [[Sonic the Hedgehog 212 (Archie)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #212]], and bonus material.
-==Other features==
+==Official solicitations==
+===Original solicitation===
+{{quote|When the going gets tough, the tough get going! Sonic leads Tails, Sally and Monkey Khan to the other side of Mobius to the beautiful and mysterious Dragon Kingdom! Four ninja clans have sworn fealty to the Iron Queen and her Iron Dominion, and it's up to Sonic to get them to break away! New and old faces abound in this world-spanning foreign adventure! Collects the entire 'Journey to the East' storyline from Sonic Universe #13-16 plus exclusive special features!"{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108230538/http://www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6248}}}}
+===Final solicitation===
+{{quote|Sonic Universe is the hit spin-off series to Archie Comic’s wildly successful Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series! Explore the characters, worlds and dimensions of Sonic’s universe!
+The Iron Dominion has won! New Mobotropolis has fallen, and Sonic has barely managed to escape with a handful of friends. What's a heroic hedgehog to do? Find a new way to fight back--that's what! Sonic leads Tails, Princess Sally and Monkey Khan on a whirlwind tour of the mysterious Dragon Kingdom. Can they break the Iron Dominion's powerbase in its own homeland? Can our heroes survive their encounter with four vicious ninja clans?  All the action and answers are here!{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20121206001320/http://www.amazon.com/Sonic-Universe-4-Journey-East/dp/1936975343}}
+Journey to the East collects Sonic Universe #13-16.}}
+==Table of Contents==
+===Chapter 1: Endless Reach of Fate===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 13|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #13}}
+===Chapter 2: High Price for Rich Nights===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 14|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #14}}
+===Chapter 3: No Love in a Conquering Storm===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 15|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #15}}
+===Chapter 4: A World Under Constant Vigil===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 16|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #16}}
+===Extra Feature: The Roads We Take===
+{{main|Sonic the Hedgehog 212 (Archie)|l1=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #212}}
+:Reprints pages 6 through 13, 19, and 20.
+===Off Panel===
+Reprints of the four [[Off-Panel]] strips originally published in ''Sonic Universe'' issues #13 through #16.
+===Special Features===
+The special features included are:
+:* The original script pages for pages 8 through 11 of ''Sonic Universe'' #16.
+:* Pencil layouts for pages 8 through 11 of ''Sonic Universe'' #16.
+:* Updated design concepts of [[Li Moon]], [[Li Yuen]], [[Monkey Khan]], and a Yagyu Minion. Art by Ian Flynn.
+==Comparisons==
+{{main|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}}
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+{{creditsheader|Journey to the East}}
+*'''Writer: [[Ian Flynn]]'''
+*'''Pencils: [[Tracy Yardley|Tracy Yardley!]]'''
+*'''Inks: [[Jim Amash]]'''
+*'''Colors: [[Jason Jensen]]'''
+*'''Letters: [[Teresa Davidson]]'''
+*'''Cover: Tracy Yardley! & [[Ben Hunzeker]]'''
+*'''Special Thanks: [[sega:Anthony Gaccione|Anthony Gaccione]] & [[sega:Cindy Chau|Cindy Chau]] at Sega Licensing'''
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+{{creditstable|
+{{creditsheader|The Roads We Take}}
+*'''Writer: Ian Flynn'''
+*'''Pencils: Tracy Yardley!'''
+*'''Inks: [[Terrry Austin]]'''
+*'''Colors: [[Matt Herms]]'''
+*'''Letters: [[John Workman]]'''
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+{{creditstable|
+{{creditsheader|Off-Panel}}
+*'''Writer: Ian Flynn'''
+*'''Pencils: [[Jamal Peppers]]'''
+*'''Inks & colors: [[Paul Kaminski]]'''
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+{{creditstable|
+{{creditsheader|Archie Comics Publications, Inc.}}
+*'''Publisher/Co-CEO: Jonathan Goldwater'''
+*'''Co-CEO: Nancy Silberkleit'''
+*'''President: [[Mike Pellerito]]'''
+*'''Co-President/Editor-in-Chief: Victor Gorelick'''
+*'''Senior Vice President Sales/Business Development: Jim Sokolowski'''
+*'''Senior Vice President Publishing/Operations: Harold Buchholz'''
+*'''Executive Director of Editorial/Compilation Editor: Paul Kaminski'''
+*'''Assistant Editor: Vincent Lovallo'''
+*'''Production Manager: Stephen Oswald'''
+*'''Proofreader/Editorial Assistant: Jamie Lee Rotante'''
+*'''Design Intern: Elizabeth Borgatti'''
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+[[Category:Sonic Universe Graphic Novel Series issues]]

Difference between revisions of "Sonic Universe Book Four: Journey to the East"

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Latest revision as of 02:27, 21 May 2024

Contents

Official solicitations

Original solicitation

Final solicitation

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Endless Reach of Fate

Chapter 2: High Price for Rich Nights

Chapter 3: No Love in a Conquering Storm

Chapter 4: A World Under Constant Vigil

Extra Feature: The Roads We Take

Off Panel

Special Features

Comparisons

Production credits

References