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About Me Member Self-proclaimed Genius ianpotto27/Male/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 6 Years
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Fri Jan 30, 2009, 2:23 PM
NO Q&A HERE! GO TO MY FORUM!
DO NOT leave questions in the Comments section
DO NOT send me questions in Notes
DO NOT ask me questions in the journals

I can't keep up with multiple webpages like that. If you want to ask, sign up for free at my forum and ask in the weekly Q&A thread.

Latest Issues:
Sonic the Hedgehog #199
Sonic Universe #2

Full Issue Scans

I try to keep myself away from most fan-art. I don't want to run into anyone's fan-character or general fan-idea and accidentally use it some time down the road. I do browse for specific characters on occasion, though, to get a feel of if they're popular or not. Mammoth Mogul during the "Mogul Rising" arc? Not so much. Scourge during the "Bold New Moebius" arc? You betcha - lots!

Something that I come across from time to time, though, is full issue scans. I wouldn't begrudge a favorite page, but there's some folks who have the whole thing online. Sometimes it's out of praise, sometimes it's for others to read. Good intentions or not, that's illegal. You are breaking the law. And I hate to be the bad guy, but you're stealing from me. Every scanned comic is that many less purchased copies, which makes it ever more possible the book will be canceled. Then I'm out of a job and you don't get your Sonic comics.

So now I have to browse through DA every so often to see if I can find these pirated comics and let the moderators know. I'm also supposed to tell the legal defense team at Archie Comics - the scary lawyer types. Account suspension is the least of your worries if you're providing full scans.

Since I'm only one guy and the DA mods have enough on their plate as is, I'm asking anyone and everyone else for a little help. I don't mean a full-on witch hunt - I don't need an online gestapo or anything - but it'd be nice if someone other than me was reporting these thieves. Don't even make a big deal about it; contact the mods or send me a Note and I'll look into it.

Every online scan we keep from getting out helps to keep the comic prosperous, and that means more Sonic goodness for you.

Thanks ahead of times, folks.

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  • Current Residence: My own little world...
  • Interests: Just about everything
  • Favourite band or musician: Rockapella
  • Favourite genre of music: A capella
  • Operating System: WinXP
  • Favourite game: Sonic the Hedgehog (pick one)
  • Favourite gaming platform: Wii
  • Personal Quote: Do, or do not. There is no try.

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Comments


:iconshad0wfangir1:
lol I LOVE your icon! It's funny! :lol:

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I :heart: Shadow the Hedgehog! :love:
:iconshaydon-john:
Sorry for not going to the thread, it won't let me go on that site for some reason. This is my only question I have to ask. I've always wanted to illustrate at least one Sonic the Hedgehog Comic, though i'm only 13, but do you think I am good enough to participate in one for the future? [link]

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Draw til' your hands go numb!
:iconianpotto:
The thread is temporarily closed so I can catch up with questions. It says so in the thread itself.

Your sample comic is about 25% nothing because it says "you're too lazy to finish."

You need to work on your attentiveness to detail and your motivation to draw before considering working on anything professionally.

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I am the Eternal Potto.
You may commence with the worshipping at any time.
:iconmastergamer19:
Hello Ian, I collected Sonic comics too, and I'm your big fan. So be honest with me, how long is the "Iron Domination" saga going to be?
:iconshaydon-john:
:) Yeah, I just made that as a little joke.
I am working on meeting deadlines and perfecting my flaws.

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Draw til' your hands go numb!
:iconshaydon-john:
Just look at my gallery if your interested.

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Draw til' your hands go numb!
:iconshaydon-john:
Thanks for your advice.

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Draw til' your hands go numb!
:iconsonicxthexhedgehogx:
wow dude, i like ur art's,it's awesome^^!!
keep it up:D
:icondarkfairyyume:
Omg. I can't believe you have a devART account. Actually. I do. :XD: Keep up the great work. Look forward to me asking to work for you later on in life. ;)

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Lloyd: ...I just had a sudden violent urge to abandon you.
:iconshadowgirl7:
Awesome! :D

You're the Ian Flynn that writes for the Sonic comics ... right? :aww: =3

:) Love the stuff you're doing, keep up the good work! :#1: ^^


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