King Sombra in the comics [spoilers]

[Forlong 1,725]

Okay, so Sombra has appeared twice in the comics.  In issue #4 of Friends Forever and in the Reflections arc (issues 17-20).  We've actually found out a lot about him:

• He liked to read.
• He was a bit of a gear-head.
• His appearance in the show was unnatural.
• He was unknown to Celestia before his rise to power.
• He rose to power early in Luna's turn to darkness.
• He was not a proper king.  He assumed that title after taking over the Crystal Empire.
• Most importantly: HE'S STILL ALIVE!

SOON!

[Banul 3,831]

I thought I saw somewhere that one of the show writers confirmed that he was dead. I do t think his appearance in the comics contradicts that, unless it missed something.

[FlutterDash4072 189]

Where was it implied that evil Sombra is still alive? I don't think the two universes are so closely connected that evil Sombra's death would automatically cause good Sombra's death. That said, the rules of how this universes interact are so murky right now it's hard to tell what exactly is going on right now.

[Castle Bleck 19,213]

Brohoofed for the picture alone.

Edited April 21, 2016 by A.V.

[ReverseFaller 2,483]

Unfortunately the comics aren't really "canon." Though I do prefer the way Sombra is being dealt with in the comics as opposed to how he was handled in the show. It's nice to see him say something else besides "Crystals". 

[Forlong 1,725]

Where was it implied that evil Sombra is still alive? I don't think the two universes are so closely connected that evil Sombra's death would automatically cause good Sombra's death. That said, the rules of how this universes interact are so murky right now it's hard to tell what exactly is going on right now.

The problem with dealing with evil Celestia is the fact that her life-force is connected with good Celestia.  So yes, if good Sombra is still alive, so is evil Sombra.

 

Unfortunately the comics aren't really "canon."

Actually they are.  The comics writers work closely with the show writers and there are no major contradictions between the two.

[Castle Bleck 19,213]

Fridge Horror: How did Good!Sombra feel when Evil!Sombra was blasted by the Crystal Heart?

Edited August 23, 2014 by A.V.

[ReverseFaller 2,483]

 

Actually they are.  The comics writers work closely with the show writers and there are no major contradictions between the two.

 

The comics seem as if they're secondary canon. They don't contradict the show, and they remain canon until something in the show proves them wrong. The comics to the show are kind of like an anime movie to the anime itself. It may not be referenced in the show, but it still is part of the universe. 

 

I just got comic #19 the other day, and I have to say that I'm really enjoying the "good sombra" arc so far. I can't wait to see how it ends. 

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,153]

I thought I saw somewhere that one of the show writers confirmed that he was dead. I do t think his appearance in the comics contradicts that, unless it missed something.

 

It was a quote by one of the writers at a Q&A convention. She said something along the lines of "who cares about him, he'd dead anyway" while laughing a little.

 

I really doubt that it's the final word on Sombra in the show. I certainly hope not.

 

But I LOVED Sombra in the Reflections arc, and I appreciated the little bit of backstory of him in the Twilight/Shining FF comic.

[Darker 1,351]

At least he's developed in the comics, more that they can do to the character, ressurecting him is probably not gonna happen.

[Zekromic 1,054]

I liked their portrayal of King Sombra, to the point of felling awful for him in the ending of Reflections arc 

[TheRedHoodedWraith 52]

Did anyone else feel weird about what happened to poor (alternate) Sombra in the end? I did.

 

I'm not quite sure what the feeling is. It's like sad but not quite.

Edited April 21, 2016 by TheRedHoodedWraith

[heavens-champion 1,895]

Do you think he'll be mentioned again in future issues?

[Double Clutch 435]

At whinny city I got Big Jim Miller to sign a Good Sombra plush!