History Creator / IanFlynn

* ArmedWithCanon: While Flynn has been open with most games in the series, and has tried to work with everything, he does admit that there are some elements that he doesn't consider to be canon. Of course, as he admits himself, most of these just his theories and headcanons, as Sonic Team is the one who decides what is and isn't canon, [[GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld not him]].

* CreatorsPest:
** From the video games, Ian Flynn has expressed dislike towards Dr. Eggman Nega from ''VideoGame/SonicRush'' and ''VideoGame/SonicRivals'', finding his name and design uninspired. Nega is one of the few characters Sega never allowed him to write, meaning he also has very little experience with him.
** ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogIDW'''s [[TheScrappy much-panned]] take on Shadow the Hedgehog, stemming from [[ExecutiveMeddling Sega's mandates for the character]], was a ''colossal'' pain in the ass for Flynn. It got to the point he and his co-writers [[PutOnABus dropped Shadow altogether for over two years of the comic's run]] until Sega loosened the mandates somewhat.[[invoked]]

* ArmedWithCanon: While Flynn has been open with most games in the series, and has tried to work with everything, he did say twice two elements weren't canon.
** Flynn didn't personally see ''Sonic Labyrinth'' in continuity with the rest of the series, even joking about it. However, [[DefiedTrope the higher ups told him it was, and he had to accept it.]]
** More seriously, Flynn refuses to accept the idea Eggman Nega is probably alive, and for him, the character died while trapped in the Ifrit's dimension at the end of ''Rivals 2''. And despite accepting the ''Webcomic/SonicComic'' by Eitaro Toyoda, his boss, he prefers to think the Eggman Nega strip is a what-if.[[note]]Weirdly enough, there is some merit to the observation, as Nega is absent in the final strip compared with everyone else, incluiding Sticks. However, Sonic Team has the final word on Nega's fate.[[/note]]

** Flynn didn't personally see ''Sonic Labyrinth'' in continuity with the rest of the series, even joking about it. However, the higher ups told him it was, and he had to accept it.

* ''VideoGame/SonicXShadowGenerations'' (2024)

A PromotedFanboy, Flynn's early work was in {{Fanfiction}}, most notably the ''Sonic'' {{Fan Webcomic|s}}, ''[[http://www.sonicverseteam.net/comics/archives_svt/bumbleking/ Other-M]]''. Being a fan of most of the properties he writes for also means that his works tends to often feature {{Mythology Gag}}s ([[ShownTheirWork at times really obscure ones]]) and {{Ascended Meme}}s. Similar to Creator/GeoffJohns, Flynn also will drudge up obscure characters (e.g. Nack the Weasel/Fang the Hunter, Bean the Dynamite, Bark the Polar Bear, Honey the Cat, and Breezie the Hedgehog) and revamp them for the modern audience, giving them distinct and impactful personality traits to ensure they stick to the readers. His work is big on characterization.

* ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'', ''Sonic Universe'' and ''ComicBook/SonicMegaDrive'' (2006-2017)
* ''ComicBook/SonicX'' (2007-2009)

* ''ComicBook/SonicBoom'' (comic book) (2014-2015)

* ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogIDW'' (2018-)[[note]]The Metal Virus Saga marked the end of Ian Flynn's full-time role as the comic's head writer. 2020-onwards sees Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley collaborating in shaping the overall plotline while taking turns in writing specific story arcs.[[/note]]

* ''VideoGame/RivalsOfAether'' (2020-, series narrative director)

Ian "Bumbleking" Flynn (born May 31, 1982), also known by his Internet pen name Ian Potto, is an American freelance comic book writer. He is mostly known for his work on Creator/ArchieComics' [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics version]] of ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'', where he took over as head writer from Issue #160 until the comic's cancellation. His writing on the comics being generally well-liked, he returned to the position for [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogIDW the next incarnation of the comic]] after it performed a ChannelHop to Creator/IDWPublishing. Aside from this, he has also wrote the official tie-in comics for some of the ''Sonic'' video games. And, in 2022, [[https://www.polygon.com/22824831/sonic-frontiers-sega-3d-mainline-game-awards was announced to be writing one himself.]] Besides ''Sonic'' comics, he is also known for his work on the comic versions of ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'', ''Franchise/MegaMan'', as well quite a few of Archie Comics' other series.

A PromotedFanboy, Flynn's early work was in FanFiction, most notably the ''Sonic'' {{Fan Web Comic|s}}, ''[[http://www.sonicverseteam.net/comics/archives_svt/bumbleking/ Other-M]]''. Being a fan of most of the properties he writes for also means that his works tends to often feature {{Mythology Gag}}s ([[ShownTheirWork at times really obscure ones]]) and {{Ascended Meme}}s. Similar to Creator/GeoffJohns, Flynn also will drudge up obscure characters (i.e. Nack the Weasel, Bean the Dynamite, Bark the Polar Bear, Honey the Cat, and Breezie the Hedgehog for example) and revamp them for the modern audience, giving them distinct and impactful personality traits to ensure they stick to the readers. His work is big on characterization. He long since has had a desire to work on a ''Sonic'' game, having volunteered to write the localization script for ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', which instead was written by Creator/KenPontac and Warren Graff (''WebAnimation/HappyTreeFriends''), as the previous four installments. He got his wish, however, by working on the scripts for ''VideoGame/SonicFrontiers'' and the cutscenes added to CompilationRerelease ''Sonic Origins''.

** Flynn didn't personally see ''Sonic Labyrinth' in continuity with the rest of the series, even joking about it. However, the higher ups told him it was, and he had to accept it.

* ''WesternAnimation/SonicPrime'' (2022, Story Consultant)

* CreatorsPest: From the video games, Ian Flynn has expressed dislike towards Dr. Eggman Nega from ''VideoGame/SonicRush'' and ''VideoGame/SonicRivals'', finding his name and design uninspired. Nega is one of the few characters Sega never allowed him to write, meaning he also has very little experience with him.

* FanWorkBan: Ian doesn't watch fan works based on the comics he works with, but this is self-imposed on his part. Neither Sega nor IDW have prohibited him from viewing the material, that's just something he does to avoid ripping off someone else's content. He's also mentioned doing the same for Megaman out of an abundance of caution.

** More seriously, Flynn refuses to accept the idea Eggman Nega is probably alive, and for him, the character died while trapped in the Ifrit's dimension at the end of ''Rivals 2''. And despite accepting the Sonic manga by Eitaro Toyoda, his boss, he prefers to think the Eggman Nega strip is a what-if.

His Website/{{Twitter}} account can be found [[https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC here]], and his personal webpage can be found [[https://bumbleking.com/ here]]. He also hosts a bi-weekly podcast covering all forms of geekdom called the ''[=BumbleKast=]'' alongside his friend Kyle Crouse. Episodes of the podcast can be found [[https://youtube.com/channel/UCHBS8k00Ip8YSO2M7w42RFQ here]].

A PromotedFanboy, Flynn's early work was in FanFiction, most notably the ''Sonic'' {{Fan Web Comic|s}}, ''[[http://www.sonicverseteam.net/comics/archives_svt/bumbleking/ Other-M]]''. Being a fan of most of the properties he writes for also means that his works tends to often feature {{Mythology Gag}}s ([[ShownTheirWork at times really obscure ones]]) and {{Ascended Meme}}s. Similar to Creator/GeoffJohns, Flynn also will drudge up obscure characters (i.e. Nack the Weasel, Bean the Dynamite Duck, Bark the Polar Bear, Honey the Cat, and Breezie the Hedgehog for example) and revamp them for the modern audience, giving them distinct and impactful personality traits to ensure they stick to the readers. His work is big on characterization. He long since has had a desire to work on a ''Sonic'' game, having volunteered to write the localization script for ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', which instead was written by Creator/KenPontac and Warren Graff (''WebAnimation/HappyTreeFriends''), as the previous four installments. He got his wish, however, by working on the scripts for ''VideoGame/SonicFrontiers'' and the cutscenes added to CompilationRerelease ''Sonic Origins''.

* ''VideoGame/SonicDreamTeam (2023, writer)

* ''VideOGame/SonicDreamTeam (2023, writer)

* TeasingCreator: Usually responds to fan theories or questions with #Knowingsmile when he wants to tease fans about things that he can't reveal yet. So much so that merchandise based off of this {{Catchphrase}} can be bought in [[https://bumblestore.myspreadshop.com/ the Bumble Store]].

Ian "[[RedBaron Bumbleking]]" Flynn (born May 31, 1982), also known by his Internet pen name Ian Potto, is an American freelance comic book writer. He is mostly known for his work on Creator/ArchieComics' [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics version]] of ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'', where he took over as head writer from Issue #160 until the comic's cancellation. His writing on the comics being generally well-liked, he returned to the position for [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogIDW the next incarnation of the comic]] after it performed a ChannelHop to Creator/IDWPublishing. Aside from this, he has also wrote the official tie-in comics for some of the ''Sonic'' video games. And, in 2022, [[https://www.polygon.com/22824831/sonic-frontiers-sega-3d-mainline-game-awards was announced to be writing one himself.]] Besides ''Sonic'' comics, he is also known for his work on the comic versions of ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'', ''Franchise/MegaMan'', as well quite a few of Archie Comics' other series.

Ian Flynn (born May 31, 1982), also known by his Internet pen name Ian Potto, is an American freelance comic book writer. He is mostly known for his work on Creator/ArchieComics' [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics version]] of ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'', where he took over as head writer from Issue #160 until the comic's cancellation. His writing on the comics being generally well-liked, he returned to the position for [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogIDW the next incarnation of the comic]] after it performed a ChannelHop to Creator/IDWPublishing. Aside from this, he has also wrote the official tie-in comics for some of the ''Sonic'' video games. And, in 2022, [[https://www.polygon.com/22824831/sonic-frontiers-sega-3d-mainline-game-awards was announced to be writing one himself.]] Besides ''Sonic'' comics, he is also known for his work on the comic versions of ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'', ''Franchise/MegaMan'', as well quite a few of Archie Comics' other series.

[[caption-width-right:250:[[HashtagForLaughs #KnowingSmile]]]]