Surgamy

Surgamy is the femslash ship between Surge and Amy from the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom.

Canon
Although the two have never met, Surge and Amy vaguely know about each other. In IDW Issue #46, Surge is responsible for the forest fire that started during Amy and her group’s camping trip. It seems at first that Belle accidentally started the fire, though Amy and the group are told by a kid that he saw someone with electricity start the fire. In Imposter Syndrome Issue #1, it’s elaborated that Dr. Starline had Surge started the forest fire to kill Sonic’s friends and lower his morale.

In the upcoming Issue #67, Surge and Kit join the Restoration, so Amy and Sonic watch over them out of suspicion.

Fanon
Surgamy is a rarepair within the fandom, as Surge herself is only prominent in the IDW comics fanbase. Other ships involving Amy, such as Sonamy or Blazamy are more popular. Sonurge has also become Surgamy's main rival ship. Most non-shippers view both ships as equally illogical. Though Surgamy shippers usually view Surgamy to be superior, because Surge has established that there is no freedom for her as long as Sonic is alive.

Interest in Surgamy started because of their personalities and potential rivalry with each other. Both girls have spunky, determined, and assertive personalities. However, they’re also quite different in the sense that Surge is cocky and selfish, while Amy is empathetic and caring. Some fans portray a personal rivalry between them, as Surge’s want to end Sonic and his allies is opposed by Amy’s devotion for Sonic.

Fans have pointed out how the ship also somewhat mirrors Sonamy, as Surge wants to become Sonic’s replacement after defeating him. This has led to some jokes of Amy hugging Surge from behind, referencing a recurring joke within the franchise of Amy mistaking Sonic’s rivals for Sonic. Many portray their dynamic as one-sided with Surge having a crush on Amy, believing herself to be more deserving of Amy’s affections than Sonic. This also adds to the Sonamy comparisons, as Amy has an overbearing crush on Sonic, who pushes her away, but then her role changes into the uninterested one when pursued by Surge. Some portray Surge not dealing with these unfamiliar romantic feelings well, such as excessive flirting or constantly striving for Amy’s attention by picking fights. Another common portrayal is the classic "I can fix her" mentality, where though treating her with compassion, Amy is able to make Surge a better person. Alternatively, a popular comedic interpretation of the ship is Surge getting with Amy just to spite Sonic.

On AO3, Surgamy is Surge's most popular romantic ship, with 30+ works.

Fandom

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Trivia

 * According to IDW artist Mauro Fonseca, Surge’s up-do is inspired by Amy in the Sonic the Hedgehog manga.
 * On Twitter, someone asked Ian Flynn if Amy was going to meet Surge in a similar manner to how she met Shadow and Silver (hugging from behind). Ian Flynn simply replied with a "#KnowingSmile".
 * Nine months later, when the first preview page for Issue #67 was released, Ian Flynn acknowledged the Tweet.
 * When asked if he anticipated shippers' reactions to first seeing Amy and Surge interact, Ian Flynn replied, "I just kinda assume if two characters talk to each other, another ship sets sail. The Unintentional Flotilla is a mighty force indeed."