Ian Flynn's Unused Concepts


 * For the unused concepts of other writers for Archie Sonic the Hedgehog, see Abandoned and Unused Concepts.

This page is dedicated to plot ideas and concepts conceived by head writer Ian Flynn that were never used in Archie Sonic the Hedgehog or Sonic Universe either due to the disapproval of SEGA or the legal issues surrounding Ken Penders' characters and concepts and the resulting reboot that followed Worlds Collide

Pre-Worlds Collide
Ian had attempted to get E-123 Omega into the comic earlier than Sonic Universe #3. His first attempt would had him kill Tommy Turtle. His second attempt would have had him participate in the Destruction of Knothole. Sega nixed them both, probably because they didn't want a mainstream character caught in acts of mass murder.

Earlier plans for "Enerjak: Reborn" had it so that it was Constable Remington who would be the new Enerjak. This was abandoned when it was decided Remington was a not as familiar face to the readership, and that the arc would've spent too much time refreshing readers on who he is.

Original plans for the story which began in Sonic #225 originally didn't include the "Genesis" saga. The first draft of the story, #225 would've ended with Sally's roboticization (an event that was instead moved to #230). It was decided by editor Paul Kaminski that what was planned wasn't enough to celebrate the Sonic franchises 20th anniversary.

Worlds Collide
During the actual Worlds Collide event, an early draft for the battle between the heroes and the team of Metal Sonic, Bass, and Treble included an idea for Metal Sonic and Bass fusing together in a fashion similar to the Super Adapter from the Mega Man series. The idea was rejected by either SEGA or Capcom, but was referenced in the issue's Off-Panel. (http://www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6897&start=30#p347429 1) This fused form of the two would have been vulnerable to Rouge Woman's Black Wave. (Source?)

"Lost Hedgehog Tales": Original Old Continuity Plans
Due to the effects of the Ken Penders vs. Archie Comics lawsuit, many elements of the comics lore had to be removed, rendering it impossible for the original continuity to move forward. As a result, Ian Flynn was forced to abandon his original long term plans for the series, plans that reportedly stretched as far as the comics 300th issue. Before the effects of the lawsuit became apparent, it was known that certain planned stories had to be shifted to accommodate the inclusion of the Worlds Collide crossover storyline.

Currently, Flynn is in the process of compiling "Lost Hedgehog Tales", a completely independent work to let fans in on how his original long term plans for the comic would've played out, as well as how the heavily edited "Endangered Species" storyline would've gone. Only small tidbits have been revealed so far.


 * The earliest draft of "Endangered Species" was planned as a Sonic Universe arc. Flynn intends to give a rough idea of how that version of the arc would've played out, as well as the original "unedited" edition for the main comic.
 * Flynn stated that both versions had happier endings, unlike the version printed.
 * Aleah Baker revealed that the arc would've marked the debut of a new design for Saffron Bee, of which she designed. She also stated that Saffron would've played a significant role in the arc.
 * Shard and the Krudzu originally played no role in the arc.
 * Bunnie Rabbot would've have been Legionized. Artist Tracey Yardley revealed on Flynn's blog several concept sketches for Bunnie showing off designs for her new robot limbs. Bunnie's silhouetted cameo at the end of SU#49 hinted towards this new design, it was revealed she was wearing a poncho to obscure her not-yet-finalized design. Several elements of her new organic body where later adapted for her design in the rebooted post-Super Genesis Wave timeline.
 * Dr. Finitevus would have been a "key player" in the lead-up to #275.
 * According to Ben Bates, had it not been for the Worlds Collide crossover moving things around, #250 would've been the issue in which Sally was de-Roboticized.