Ian Flynn

Ian Flynn

Flynn at a September 8, 2012 signing for
New Crusaders #1 at Midtown Comics in Manhattan.
Born (1982-05-31) May 31, 1982
Nationality American
Area(s) Writer
Notable works
 Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, New Crusaders
http://www.bumbleking.com

Ian Flynn (born May 31, 1982), also known by his Internet pen name Ian Potto, is an American comic book writer. He has been the chief writer for Archie Comics's Sonic the Hedgehog since issue #160.[1]

Career

Flynn obtained the writing position on Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog by sending in unsolicited proposals.[2]

Since his hiring at Archie he has also written Sonic Universe; the Capcom series, Mega Man; and New Crusaders, a superhero title published by the Archie Imprint Red Circle Comics.[3][4][5] In the Sonic the Hedgehog series, he collaborated with Tracy Yardley, the penciller for the series since issue #160. Flynn made his television writing debut with the Sonic Boom episode "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Worse-er".[6]

Personal life

Flynn is married to Aleah Baker, who has worked as a writer and colorist on Archie books such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Universe.[7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ Paulson, Andrew (July 25, 2006). "Interviews - Ian "Potto" Flynn". Sonic Scene.
  2. ↑ Peal, Alex (April 6, 2006). "Interview: Ian Flynn". dreamflint.com
  3. ↑ Sims, Chris (23 December 2015). "Looking Back On 'Mega Man' With Ian Flynn [Interview]". Comics Alliance. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Goellner, Caleb (4 November 2011). "'New Crusaders' Writer Ian Flynn on the Return of Archie Comics' Red Circle Heroes [Interview]". Comics Alliance. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Carter, Chris (22 May 2015). "Destructoid chats with Archie's Ian Flynn about Mega Man and Sonic's second 'Worlds Unite' crossover". Destructoid. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/BillFreiberger/status/805813780818952192
  7. ↑ "Guest Announcements: Ian Flynn and Aleah Baker". SEGAbits. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  8. ↑ Peagler, Seth (April 3, 2012). "HEROESCON 2012 :: GUEST LIST UPDATE! MARK BAGLEY! IAN FLYNN! BUDD ROOT! ANDY SMITH!". Heroes Online.
  9. ↑ Long, Aaron (16 November 2015). "Preview: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #278". Comicosity. Retrieved 19 March 2017.


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