That's a shame really considering that this mini-series produced one of the best characters in the comic, someone who never appeared in any game of TV show.
I'm sure when I get there I'll have more to say, but going off what you said I believe that Archie has probably forgotten that established characters don't necessarily mean automatic buys. I'm just one person, but this mini-series would have totally convinced me to not skip any Sally-centric issue because she was handled extremely well here. Sure, those trainees were fodder, but guess what...the one character they bothered to give some development for (Hamlin) turned out to be the only one I liked. Coincidence? I think not.
All I want is an identity, and I think that can apply to the general audience. Archie shouldn't be afraid to use non-Sega characters if they have a decent story arc for them, something that will make us either love or hate them (and I mean hate in a good way, like you'll buy an issue hoping they get there comeuppance).
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