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# Evan Stanley joins SEGA's Sonic lore team as lead artist
- URL: https://news.tailschannel.com/evan-stanley-joined-segas-sonic-lore-team-as-lead-artist-2/
- Published: 2024-12-26T13:53:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-07T13:54:36.000Z
- Description: The IDW Sonic writer took on a second major role, becoming a full-time SEGA employee.
- Author: Tails' Channel
- Tags: Front Office, #news

Evan Stanley, a longtime contributor to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, stepped into a new role as lead artist for SEGA of America's Sonic lore team.

**Why it matters:** SEGA had been growing its Sonic lore team in recent years, and Stanley's addition signaled continued investment in building a cohesive and enriched universe for the franchise.

> In case you missed it: IDW writer and artist Evan Stanley has joined SEGA of America as a full-time employee and lead artist for its #Sonic lore team. Stanley confirmed the move late last week on social media, noting it won't affect her comic work. #SonicNews
> 
> — [Sonic the Hedgehog News (@tailschannel.com)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:g5jqo6skql2awyk7krh36wxf?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=news.tailschannel.com) [2024-12-26T23:20:02.215Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:g5jqo6skql2awyk7krh36wxf/post/3leameytmy72w?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=news.tailschannel.com)

**The latest:** Stanley announced the news late Friday, seemingly confirming that she had become a full-time SEGA employee.

- This marked her second major Sonic-related role, alongside her ongoing position as lead writer for the IDW Sonic comics, which remained unaffected by her new job.
- Known for her writing and artwork on the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comics, Stanley brought a wealth of experience to SEGA's efforts to expand and refine the Sonic universe.

**The bottom line:** Stanley's dual roles highlighted her versatility and dedication to Sonic's legacy.

- For SEGA, it underscored their commitment to engaging fans with deeper, more interconnected storytelling.