Ian Flynn (born May 31, 1982), also known by his Internet

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Ian Potto, is an American comic book writer. He was chief writer for

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'' since issue #160, after the departure of the previous chief writer

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, till Archie's cancelation on the run at issue #290. As of April 4, 2018, he is the lead writer of

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's ''

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'' comic series and ''

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''. He is also known for Archie's ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Archie (2015)'', as well as IDW's ''

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''.

Career

Flynn was hired as a writer on Archie's ''

'' after sending in unsolicited proposals. He subsequently wrote ''

Sonic Universe ''Sonic Universe'' was an American comic book series published by Archie Comics in association with Sega, based on the latter's ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. It is a spin-off of the comic book series of the '' same name'', and shared continuity with th ...

''; the

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series, ''

''; and ''

'', a superhero title published by the Archie Imprint Red Circle Comics. In the ''

'' series, he collaborated with

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, the penciller for the series since issue #160. Flynn made his television writing debut with the ''

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'' episode "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Worse-er". In December 2021 he was reported to have been writing the script for ''

''; he also wrote the scripts for the prologue comic and animation released in the lead-up to ''Frontiers''' release. Flynn also wrote the story scenes for the ''

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'' compilation. Flynn is also a host on a Q&A podcast, known as the ''Bumblekast'', where he answers questions from fans concerning the ''Sonic'' franchise and his work on the series. Although Sega canceled their ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic series, Archie Comics brought back Flynn, alongside collaborating colleagues

and Matt Herms, to revive their '' Cosmo the Merry Martian'' intellectual property. The first issue of ''Cosmo'' was released in January 2018.

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''.

References

External links

BumbleKing Comics & Creative Solutions
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