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During the reboot of Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog comics, several characters and aspects adapted into the comic from the 1993 Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon (commonly referred to as "Sonic SatAM") were noticeably altered for a variety of factors:
• Ixis Naugus (referred to simply as Naugus in the show) was changed to "Walter Naugus". His species (which was never actually stated in the show, though the pre-reboot comics depicted him as a rhino-bat-lobster hybrid) was changed to that of a troll, with a tail being added to his design to help make him look as such, alongside his attire being updated to more resemble a warlock. Additionally, despite what was initially believed, the term "Ixis" was originally applied to Naugus' cartoon production materials, and was not invented by former writer Ken Penders. This meant it was still usable in the comics, and was later given to the deity worshipped by the troll species.
• Muttski was changed to "Ben "Mutt" Muttski", and was changed from a non-anthropomorphic dog to an anthropomorphic one. Notably, his new name was given in honor of Ben Hurst, the main writer of "Sonic SatAM" who sadly passed away in 2010.
• Snively Robotnik (referred to simply as Snively in the show) was changed to "Doctor Julian Snively", with his first name being a nod to "Sonic SatAM", as Dr. Robotnik's original name in the show was Julian. According to Ian Flynn, he is no longer related to Dr. Eggman in the reboot due to Sega's mandates not allowing other media to invent family members for the main "SegaSonic" cast. Ironically, while his half-sister Hope Kintobor was removed from the reboot, Snively inherited her position as G.U.N.'s R&D Specialist.
• Maximillian Acorn (referred to simply as "The King" in the show) was changed to "King Nigel Acorn". His name was most likely changed due to being coined by former writer Ken Penders. Notably, his new name, speech pattern and mannerisms are shared with Nigel Thornberry from the animated series "The Wild Thornberrys": Nigel was voiced by British actor Tim Curry, who also voiced the King in "Sonic SatAM".
• Nicole the Holo-Lynx's new backstory in the reboot has her being created by Dr. Ellidy in an attempt to digitize the consciousness of his dying daughter Nikki. This may have been loosely inspired by Ben Hurst's plans for the cancelled third season of "Sonic SatAM", where it would have been revealed that Nicole was originally a normal girl until she was tricked by Dr. Robotnik into having her entire personality transferred into a computer satellite.
• Although the Wolf Pack originated from "Sonic SatAM", the only member of the group who was not created by Ken Penders was their leader Lupe the Wolf, who also originated from the show. As such, when the comic was rebooted, she was the only member of the group to be carried over.
• Aside from King Acorn, the only parent of a "Sonic SatAM" character to make it into the reboot was Sabina, the mother of Dulcy the Dragon and herself a character from the show. However, while Ian Flynn did confirm that she was still Dulcy's mother in the reboot, she never actually appeared in the comic prior to its cancellation. Additionally, given that Dulcy refers to her with present tense, it's likely that Sabina is still alive in the reboot, whereas she had died in the original continuity.
• Ixis Naugus (referred to simply as Naugus in the show) was changed to "Walter Naugus". His species (which was never actually stated in the show, though the pre-reboot comics depicted him as a rhino-bat-lobster hybrid) was changed to that of a troll, with a tail being added to his design to help make him look as such, alongside his attire being updated to more resemble a warlock. Additionally, despite what was initially believed, the term "Ixis" was originally applied to Naugus' cartoon production materials, and was not invented by former writer Ken Penders. This meant it was still usable in the comics, and was later given to the deity worshipped by the troll species.
• Muttski was changed to "Ben "Mutt" Muttski", and was changed from a non-anthropomorphic dog to an anthropomorphic one. Notably, his new name was given in honor of Ben Hurst, the main writer of "Sonic SatAM" who sadly passed away in 2010.
• Snively Robotnik (referred to simply as Snively in the show) was changed to "Doctor Julian Snively", with his first name being a nod to "Sonic SatAM", as Dr. Robotnik's original name in the show was Julian. According to Ian Flynn, he is no longer related to Dr. Eggman in the reboot due to Sega's mandates not allowing other media to invent family members for the main "SegaSonic" cast. Ironically, while his half-sister Hope Kintobor was removed from the reboot, Snively inherited her position as G.U.N.'s R&D Specialist.
• Maximillian Acorn (referred to simply as "The King" in the show) was changed to "King Nigel Acorn". His name was most likely changed due to being coined by former writer Ken Penders. Notably, his new name, speech pattern and mannerisms are shared with Nigel Thornberry from the animated series "The Wild Thornberrys": Nigel was voiced by British actor Tim Curry, who also voiced the King in "Sonic SatAM".
• Nicole the Holo-Lynx's new backstory in the reboot has her being created by Dr. Ellidy in an attempt to digitize the consciousness of his dying daughter Nikki. This may have been loosely inspired by Ben Hurst's plans for the cancelled third season of "Sonic SatAM", where it would have been revealed that Nicole was originally a normal girl until she was tricked by Dr. Robotnik into having her entire personality transferred into a computer satellite.
• Although the Wolf Pack originated from "Sonic SatAM", the only member of the group who was not created by Ken Penders was their leader Lupe the Wolf, who also originated from the show. As such, when the comic was rebooted, she was the only member of the group to be carried over.
• Aside from King Acorn, the only parent of a "Sonic SatAM" character to make it into the reboot was Sabina, the mother of Dulcy the Dragon and herself a character from the show. However, while Ian Flynn did confirm that she was still Dulcy's mother in the reboot, she never actually appeared in the comic prior to its cancellation. Additionally, given that Dulcy refers to her with present tense, it's likely that Sabina is still alive in the reboot, whereas she had died in the original continuity.
Naugus redesign details:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-83?id=35311#23
"Ixis" term origin:
https://web.archive.org/web/20150421214454/http://www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7928&start=15
"Ixis" usage:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-85?id=56029#1
Ben Hurst tribute:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ulxTPlOxpAw?feature=share&t=2950
Snively's new name and title:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-68?id=21727#1
Julian reference:
https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/456580767083024386
King Acorn's new name:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-The-Hedgehog/Issue-284?id=78505#1
Nicole's new origin:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-73?id=21740#1
Ben Hurst's plans:
http://www.saturdaymorningsonic.com/features/bens_notes/
Ian Flynn confirming Sabina:
https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/730473847414095873
Sabina mention:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-The-Hedgehog/Issue-281?id=51790#1
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-83?id=35311#23
"Ixis" term origin:
https://web.archive.org/web/20150421214454/http://www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7928&start=15
"Ixis" usage:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-85?id=56029#1
Ben Hurst tribute:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ulxTPlOxpAw?feature=share&t=2950
Snively's new name and title:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-68?id=21727#1
Julian reference:
https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/456580767083024386
King Acorn's new name:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-The-Hedgehog/Issue-284?id=78505#1
Nicole's new origin:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-Universe/Issue-73?id=21740#1
Ben Hurst's plans:
http://www.saturdaymorningsonic.com/features/bens_notes/
Ian Flynn confirming Sabina:
https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/730473847414095873
Sabina mention:
https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/Sonic-The-Hedgehog/Issue-281?id=51790#1
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