Sonic Comic Previews

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #191
"Metal and Mettle, Part One":
The Council of Acorn is dragging its feet to take back Freedom HQ, and Sonic’s not the kind of guy to wait! Our hero is ready to rumble – but is he ready for King Scourge and the newest Metal Sonic? Meanwhile, Knuckles is still haunted by his time as Enerjak. Can his bond with Julie-Su take the strain? All this, plus a surprise newcomer joins the fray!
Script: Ian Flynn.
Art: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Pulse-pounding cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008
32-page,
Full Color comic
$2.25 US.


SONIC X #36
"Pet-astrophe": If Sonic thinks he has a hard time with Eggman, wait until he sees the trouble Chris’ rival Milan Ramada dishes out! This spoiled daughter of a rich businessman could give Veronica Lodge a run for her money (literally)! Determined to win the title of "richest kid in town," Milan travels in style in a souped-up limo made of special components her father’s company dreamt up. Eggman promptly steals those components to build a new robot, but still needs a chaos emerald to complete the task. Lucky for him, first prize in the pet show is chaos emerald-encrusted collar! Can Bokkun dressed as a cat really win the judges’ hearts in any category other than "worst in show?!"
Script: Joe Edkin.
Art: David Hutchison (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
"Fine furry friends" cover by Pat "I brake for fuzzy animals" Spaziante!
Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008
32-page,
Full Color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC THE COMIC - ONLINE! SPECIAL 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Hey Boomers!

The day is finally here – STC’s fifteenth birthday! When people claimed we’d last this long back in 1993, they were laughed at and cruelly prodded. It was a different time, when only rich nobs had Internet and it was all dial-up – when the UK comic industry was having a burst of titles and before the crash that took whole companies – and when Sonic the Hedgehog and Sega strode the world like a colossus. Boomers with long memories and wrinkly skin will remember gasping over the Mega Drive (the It console), picking up merchandise, visiting the Sega Bus, thrilling to this fortnight’s STC, and watching a cushy two Sonic cartoons on Channel 4.

Much of that’s gone now, mainly due to some… questionable business decisions (yes, I’m looking at you, Mr “Let’s Not Have A New Sonic Game To Launch The Saturn”!) But somehow, despite the damage done to Sega… Sonic survives. He’s had multiple cartoons shown worldwide, he has merchandise still, he has best-selling games, and even That Other Comic. And much like the blue spiky one, while STC has faced many odds and setbacks (not least the loss of its print incarnation), it still carries on, is remembered and spawns new material made by dedicated boomers. It still thrives thanks to you, the fans, and the dedication of all the humes who ever had a hand in it.

In celebration, we have a Zone’s worth of posters and a new strip revealing an unsung hero of Mobius.

And if you want more, just wait until late June when #246 hits the ground running


Editors - Charles Ellis & Mike Corker
Designer - Mike Corker

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #192 and more!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #192
"Metal and Mettle, Part Two": You’re not just seeing double, you’re seeing quadruple when Sonic and Scourge fight for their lives against the sleek killer robots Metal Sonic and Metal Scourge! Why isn’t Scourge’s Suppression Squad doing anything to help? And what is the sinister secret Dr. Eggman is using to keep the Dark Egg Legion under his control?
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Dimension-hopping cover by Tracy Yardley! & Josh Ray!
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: September 23rd, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #9
The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues!
Volume 9 presents issues #33 through #36 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition. These stories continue the artistic change to a more
"dramatic" tone, better aligning the series to the hit Saturday morning animated series then on the air. The emphasis is on the royal politics of the kingdom, with power plays, self-sacrifice and betrayals galore. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features events like the mystery of the Chaos Emeralds and the return of King Acorn (sort of)!
Stories include:
"Let’s Get Small" (issue #33),
"The Big Picture" (issue #33),
"Sonic Shot" (issue #33),
"To Bot or Not to Bot" (issue #34),
"A Sense of History – Part One" (issue #34),
"Ring of Truth" (issue #35),
"A Sense of History - Part Two" (issue #35),
"Heart of Darkness" (issue #36), and
"A Sense of History Party Three" (issue #36).
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Ken Penders & Mike Kanterovich.
ART: Art Mawhinney, Dave Manak, & Ken Penders.
Colossal cover by Pat
"Spaz" Spazinate!
Shipping Date: September 24th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 1st, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 14th, 2008
112-page, full color graphic novel
$2.25 US.


SONIC QUEST: THE DEATH EGG SAGA #1
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
32-page, full color comics
$1.50 US.

SONIC QUEST: THE DEATH EGG SAGA #2
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
32-page, full color comics
$1.50 US.
SONIC QUEST: THE DEATH EGG SAGA #3
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
32-page, full color comics
$1.50 US. IT’S GIANT-SIZED THRILLS GALORE WITH SONIC SUPER SPECIALS!
Archie is proud to make these action-packed, 48-page specials available once more:

KNUCKLES’ CHAOTIX #1
Relive the thrilling origin of Knuckles’ super-team!
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
48-page, full color special,
$2.25 U.S.
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #4: RETURN OF THE KING
It’s King Acorn vs. Uncle Chuck – which side will Sonic & the Freedom Fighters choose?
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
48-page, full color special,
$2.25 U.S.
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #5: SONIC KIDS
Giant-sized thrills from pint-sized heroes!
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
48-page, full color special,
$2.25 U.S.
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #6: SONIC 50 - DIRECTOR'S CUT
Special expanded edition of the landmark
"Endgame" finale!
Shipping Date: September 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 10th, 2008
48-page, full color special,
$2.25


SONIC X #37
"Switcheroo!": Dr. Eggman attacks the President and Sonic saves the day! Simple as that, right? Then why is Sonic thinking about world domination? Why is Dr. Eggman racing to save the world? And when S.O.N.I.C.X. gets into the mix, you know you’re in for one wacky ride!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: James Fry (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
Double-crossing cover by Pat
"Spaz" Spazinate!
Shipping Date: September 17th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 24th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 7th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

[Jay]

FROM THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD'S RECORDS


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ENTER BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

Archie Comics would like to announce that Sonic the Hedgehog has been was recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest running comic series based on a video game.

From the 2008 Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition "LONGEST-RUNNING COMIC SERIES BASED ON A VIDEO GAME The longest-running comic series based on a video game is the American Sonic the Hedgehog Published by Archie Comics. It has now been running for 14 years and over 180 monthly issues having first appeared in July 1993."

Starting two years after the release of the first video game in 1991 for the Sega Genesis. Sonic the Hedgehog features a combination of characters and storylines from the games and cartoons, mixed with original characters and stories. The Sonic games continuity is an intricate part of the comics, each new game is incorporated into the story of the comic. Sonic and the Secret Rings included a free comic made by Archie Comics specifically for the game and both Sonic Chronicles and Sonic Unleashed will be included in the comic. In 2009 Sonic will continue to reach new milestones with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 200th issue.

[Jay]

STCol #246 is up!


Hey Boomers!

It’s summer again – time to turn off those hosepipes and go have a holiday! With my hard-earned wages, I’m off to spend it all on a fortnight’s cruise in the Caribbean; the lucky humes get to have a photo of the sun pinned on the office wall for a whole day!

An unknown villain is framing Sonic for terrorist attacks and attempted world domination – and Sonic has to find out Whodunit and save a Zone from annihilation at the same time! He’s facing high stakes this time! He’s not the only one either –Shorty’s up against the same Slave monster he faced way back in Return of the Cybernik, but with no Cybernik armour or fancy gizmos to help him at High Noon! And if that wasn’t bad enough, Rouge the Bat is back and carrying a scheme that has the Hill Top Zone on Rouge Alert!

On top of all that, the Review Zone takes a look at Sega Superstars Tennis and the Q Zone checks out the blue spiky one’s role in Super Smash Bros Brawl.

And just wait until you see what’s coming in the next few issues…

[Jay]

ARCHIE COMICS SHIPPING OCTOBER 2008


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #193
"Otherside Part One": Good comes face-to-face with evil… and it's just like looking in a mirror as Sonic and the Freedom Fighters square off against their evil doppelgangers from another world! With King Scourge (the evil anti-Sonic from another dimension) and the Suppression Squad controlling Freedom HQ, Sonic and Amy are sent across time and space to Moebius… the Anti-Mobius, that is! They run into some familiar faces in this topsy-turvy world, but who is friend and who is foe? And back home, what sinister scheme is Miles hatching?
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Double-trouble cover by Tracy Yardley! & Jason Jensen.
Shipping Date: October 1st, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 8th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 21st, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.


SONIC X #38
"Big Trouble in Little Station Square, Part One": S.O.N.I.C.X. – the secret Sonic-hating organization – is at it again! They have a special serum that will turn Sonic into the monster they think he "really is." The problem now is: how do you catch the fastest thing alive?! It's a high-speed chase through the city with a special guest appearance by the Chaotix and an ending so big you won't believe it!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Steven Butler (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
Monster mayhem cover by spooky Pat "Spaz" Spazinate!
Shipping Date: October 15th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 22nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 4th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

[Jay]

THE ADVENTURE, INTRIGUE AND FULL-THROTTLE MANGA ACTION HEATS UP THIS DECEMBER FOR SONIC & SABRINA!

One's a teenage witch who's been on the scene since the early 1960s - the reigning queen of magical comic teens.

The other is a video game hero who has thrilled fans the world over - and is one of the longest-running licensed comic successes of the past 15 years.

Now, the very survivals of the universes they inhabit hang in the balance in mind-bending stories that are sure to satisfy your hunger for danger and excitement! If you haven't read a Sabrina or Sonic comic lately, don't delay - pick up a copy today and find out what you're missing!


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #195
"Hedgehog Havoc, Part One": It's the story fans have wished for for years: all your favorite hedgehogs together in one pulse-pounding epic that spans New Mobotropolis, Moebius, New Megaopolis and more! You'll thrill to the excitement as Shadow, Amy Rose, Rob O' the Hedge, King Scourge, Metal Sonic, and of course, Sonic the Hedgehog collide in this explosive tale that finds Scourge accelerating his assault against the Freedom Fighters and his hated enemy, Sonic. You simply cannot afford to miss this-after all, the outcome could result in long-lasting ramifications that could change everything forever!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Hedgehogs-a-plenty cover by Tracy Yardley! & Jason Jensen.
Shipping Date: December 3rd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 10th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 20th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #99
"The Final Battle, Part 2 of 3": The countdown to issue #100 continues! With the aid of their new allies, the Four Blades, Sabrina and her friends set out to battle the villainous Vosblanc. They journey to the main plaza of the Magic Realm only to find that the source of all magic, the Mana Tree, is dying. Not very good timing as the first wave of Vosblanc's followers attack! And just as he did before, Vosblanc tries to turn the entire Magic Realm against Sabrina and her friends. Their only hope is to convince everyone of the withered Mana Leaf's existence, but Vosblanc has other plans. With the situation more desperate than ever, it's up to Sabrina, now one of the most powerful magic users in the realm, to do the unimaginable to save it. Can she save the day or will life as she knows it be changed forever?
SCRIPT: Tania del Rio.
ART: Lindsey Cibos (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Shipping Date: December 31st, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 13th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.


SONIC X #40
"The End": A peaceful gathering of Sonic and his friends remains anything but when Shadow the Hedgehog and Metal Sonic crash the party - literally! Even Dr. Eggman is reeling in horror over the souped-up Metal Sonic, but that doesn't stop him from forming an alliance to attack the blue blur. Meanwhile, Shadow remains inextricably linked to Metal, the only one who can help him find his correct place in the universe. It's a melange of friends, foes and overlapping alliances... and Sonic and his friends are caught in the middle! This issue's title is only the beginning, as it leads into a brand-new series called SONIC UNIVERSE that promises to chronicle the outcome of the Shadow and Metal Sonic conflict, as well as the further adventures of the entire Sonic-verse!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: David Hutchison (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks).
Double trouble cover by man-in-the-mirror Spaz!
Shipping Date: December 17th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 24th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 30th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

[Jay]

"Quote from Capton Saber
to bad i cant get them
End quote "

Go to


Its where I go my coppies of Sonic Archives, and they accept PayPal. Plus they have back issues too.


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #196
"Hedgehog Havoc, Part Two": The "New Moebius" saga comes to an explosive end as hero and villain alike tremble at the power of Super Scourge! The fate of two worlds hangs by a thread, but what can Sonic do against his invincible evil twin? You can't miss this epic climax to the biggest Sonic story of the year!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Earth-shattering cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: January 7th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 14th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: January 27th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

[Jay]

Countdown to STH #200 & the beginning of SONIC UNIVERSE™!

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT: A THRILLING NEW SONIC SERIES THAT RAISES THE STAKES & EXPANDS THE COMIC BOOK WORLD OFSONIC!

SONIC UNIVERSE #1
"Living Weapons": This is the comic the fans have waited for - an ever-expanding, all-encompassing series revolving around Sonic's many friends and foes whose continuity aligns with the regular monthly Sonic comic. Along the way, we'll deliver some of the popular supporting cast from the many Sonic video games, including many who have never appeared in the comics before! The first issue of
"Sonic Universe" debuts with a story that's out of this world - literally - as Shadow and Metal Sonic continue their series-spanning fight and wind up in a whole new dimension! And things are bound to heat up when Blaze the Cat and a Chaos Emerald enter the mix! Don't miss the explosive beginning of this universe-spanning series!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Dimension-defying cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date: February 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 25th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 10th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US.

Yay… Covers by Spaz!


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #10
The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 10 presents issues #37 through #40 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & 1⁄2 inch edition. These stories continue the artistic change to a more
"dramatic" tone, better aligning the series to the hit Saturday morning animated series then on the air. The emphasis is on the chaos that ensues in the wake of a cataclysmic earthquake, with Robotnik trying to cope with the compromised security of Robotropolis and continue his reign of terror. An even greater threat looms with the rise of Mecha Sonic during the epic
"Mecha Madness" story arc, which leads to court martial proceedings for wrongfully accused Sonic! Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! Stories include:
"The Day Robotropolis Fell" and
"Bunnie's Worst Nightmare" (issue #37),
"The Rise of Robotropolis...The Fall of Sonic" and
"Bedtime Tails" (issue #38),
"Rage Against the Machine" (issue #39), and
"Court Martial" (issue #40).
SCRIPTS: Angelo DeCesare, Rich Koslowski, Kent Taylor, Mike Gallagher, Ken Penders & Mike Kanterovich.
ART: Brian Thomas, Rich Koslowski, Manny Galán, Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante, Ken Penders & Dave Manak.
Colossal cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date: February 25th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 4th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 17th, 2009
112-page, full color paperback
ISBN #: 978-1-879794-39-9
$7.95 US.


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #197
"Consequences": Sonic is traversing the Cosmic Highway to the Multiverse with Scourge the Hedgehog in custody, but he doesn't get far before he learns that all the zones are in lockdown. What threat has caused such drastic measures, and can Sonic defeat it? Meanwhile, a hearing is underway to determine whether Princess Sally is guilty of treason. All this, plus a development of cataclysmic proportions that could well mark the beginning of the end as the countdown to issue #200 continues!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms.
Cosmically cool cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.




BACKLIST


RELIVE THE RADICAL ADVENTURES OF THE RED ECHIDNA!
We're happy to make these issues available once more!


KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA #1
"The Dark Legion - Army of Darkness": When a technological army known only as the Dark Legion invades The Floating Island, it's up to Knuckles and The Chaotix to find out what they're up to. Just what is the Dark Legion? And what does it have to do with Knuckles' past, present, and future? More revelations will be made on the mysterious history of the Echidnas, including Knuckles' lineage as "Guardian of the Floating Island"!
SCRIPT: Ken Penders & Kent Taylor
ART: Manny Galán & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante & Ken Penders
Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$1.50

Script by Ken Penders. Ughth… I loath him. He tried to kill off Sally.


KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA #2
"The Dark Legion - Sins of the Fathers": It's not that easy being the "Guardian of The Floating Island". Just ask Knuckles. Of course, he's a little detained at the moment. He's fighting off this nasty group of Enerjak's disciples calling themselves "The Dark Legion"! What do they want? Not much... just the Chaos Emerald and The Floating Island! And if they can't have it, NO ONE CAN!!! Including never before scenes of the Echidnas' history. The second in the triple-combo cover collection.
SCRIPT: Ken Penders & Kent Taylor
ART: Manny Galán & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante & Ken Peders
Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$1.50



KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA #4
"Lost Paradise - The Phantom City": In a three-part epic, "Lost Paradise" reunites Knuckles with the one person he never ever expected to see. But an even bigger problem occurs when the fabled city of Echidnaopolis reappears, posing a threat to the Floating Island's ecosystem. Don't miss the echidna excitement with regulars Ken Penders, Manny Galán, and Andrew Pepoy. In the tradition of the first three issues, every three-part story-arc will sport triple-combo covers by fan-fave Pat 'Spaz'iante along with inks by Ken Penders and colors by those maniacs at Heroic Age!
SCRIPT: Ken Penders
ART: Manny Galán & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante & Ken Penders
Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$1.50


KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA #5
"Lost Paradise - Fallout": The latest chapter in the life of our favorite echidna continues, as Knuckles encounters new enemies and the oldest echidna he's ever met, aother Guardian! You'll meet General Stryker, a cruel and despotic tyrant who rules with an iron fist (Hmmm, that almost sounds like someone we know!) Also, learn the mystery of what happened to Echidnaopolis!
SCRIPT: Ken Penders
ART: Manny Galán & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante & Ken Penders
Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$1.50



KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA #6
"Lost Paradise - Zero Hour And Counting": With all that's been happening lately, The Floating Island has never been busier. Everything comes to a head as Knuckles risks it all to save his mom from the Dingoes. What will happen to Echidnaopolis? Is it back for good... or will it be destroyed? What lengths will General Stryker go to win? These questions and more will be answered in the conclusion of "The Lost Paradise" in Knuckles #6!
SCRIPT: Ken Penders
ART: Manny Galán & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Patrick
"Spaz!" Spaziante & Ken Penders
Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$1.50

Sonic The Comic™



The nights are getting longer, the cold is setting in, and a horde of ravenous horrors are laying siege to our homes – it’s Halloween and the trick-or-treaters are out once more! Even Sega’s getting in on the horror, with the new Sonic Unleashed game featuring our hero turning into a “werehog”!

But isn’t the first time Sega’s brought out hair-raising products. The games may be years old now, but they’re climbing out of their graves this issue – it’s the return of fan-favourite STC strip Decap Attack, and the debut of House of the Dead!

And that’s not our only treat for you, Boomers: have some posters and a retro Review Zone of the original Decap Game! But the real treat is coming soon, when #248 comes storming out with a Sonic/Metallix showdown!


Editors - Charles Ellis & Mike Corker
Designer - Mike Corker

#248 Cover Preview!

*Note, this may not be the final cover.

Better late than never right? XD

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #198
"Egg Phoenix Down": The countdown to the epic Sonic the Hedgehog #200 continues! Sonic leads the fully assembled Freedom Fighters and Chaotix on an invasion of Dr. Robotnik's city, but the doctor unleashes a terrifying new weapon that may make their fight a short one! Don't miss all the egg-plosive action!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Renae De Liz.
Scorching hot cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: March 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 11th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: March 24th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #2
THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS SECOND ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!
"Time and Again": The second issue of the new, ever-expanding, all-encompassing series revolving around Sonic's many friends and foes, with continuity aligning with the regular monthly Sonic comic. It is the eve of Sonic's big confrontation with Dr. Robotnik, but Shadow and Rouge have other plans. As the three of them embark on a crucial midnight raid, readers will have the opportunity to simultaneously look back on a time when Sonic and Shadow weren't so friendly as they witness the lost tale of their battle for the ARK! It's déjà vu all over again as the present and past run parallel in this high-action tale!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Time-tripping cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: March 18th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 25th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: April 7th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

[Jay]

IT'S THE MILESTONE 200th ISSUE OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG...AND THE FREEDOM OF MOBIUS HANGS IN THE BALANCE!!!

Sonic The Hedgehog has achieved something few comic book characters from the 1990s have: his title has survived for over 15 years! Why? Chalk it up to a fiercely loyal fan base (comprised of a surprising number of adults in addition to children) who take their hero as seriously as any popular fantasy character! The comic books offer fans adventures which go beyond the video games and animated cartoons to expand the Sonic universe - and the personalities of the characters who populate it.

Over the years, fans have thrilled to pulse-pounding tales of intrigue and peril as the peace of Knothole Village was threatened by a menagerie of menacing villains. In the process, alliances were made, betrayals occurred, families were torn asunder and reunited again, and romances bloomed. Through it all, the heroic efforts of Sonic and his friends stood above the fray, setting an example for others to follow.

Now, the epic anniversary issue you've been waiting for is finally here! Back in Sonic #50, Sonic managed to win against his arch-rival, Dr. Robotnik. In Sonic #175, the doctor got his revenge! Now, in issue #200, they duel for the fate of the world! Will freedom come to Mobius? Or will the Eggman Empire rule forever more? Place your bets - but be ready for the startling conclusion! Don't miss this cranium-creasing, brain- bending, mind-blowing saga! Features a dimension-crossing cover by Patrick Spaziante.


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #200
200th ISSUE SPECTACULAR
"Turnabout is Fair Play": The epic anniversary issue you've been waiting for is finally here! Back in Sonic #50, Sonic managed to win against his arch-rival, Dr. Robotnik. In Sonic #175, the doctor got his revenge! Now they duel for the fate of the world! Will freedom come to Mobius? Or will the Eggman Empire rule forever more? Place your bets - but be ready for the startling conclusion! Don't miss this cranium-creasing, brain-bending, mind-blowing saga!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
PENCILES Tracy Yardley!
INKS: Jim Amash
Dimension-crossing cover by Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
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Spaz still does the most awesome covers ever.

STCol #248

This is one small step for Sonic, but one giant leap for Hume-kind. As a special Christmas treat to you all, we’re not just bringing back four strips for the first time since 1998 – we’re doing five! Pulling this off for this issue wasn’t easy, but here at STC-O HQ we don’t rest on our backsides (well, I do, I have no legs).

The final part of our Sonic shocker hits out, with Sonic and Metallix in final battle – and with a title like Goodbye, Mobius, expect something devastating! Sonic’s not the only one in danger though, as Tekno and Shorty face Set’s grand scheme in Sunset – and in our flashback story Revolutionary, Tekno and Amy face Zone Leader Nack! But that’s not enough apocalyptic drama for us, so House Of The Dead brings us a desperate attempt to escape zombie-infested London! The fifth strip is none other than Knuckles; the final part of the Vichama story has been regrettably delayed, for which I apologise, but we hope you’ll enjoy the return of Dr Zachary in The Prisoner.

And on top of all that, we’ve got two Review Zones, half-a-dozen posters, and some printable Christmas cards to Sonic up the 25th!

Big stuff, eh? You might be wondering how we could possibly beat this in our landmark 250th issue. Well just you wait and see…

Editors - Charles Ellis & Mike Corker
Designer - Mike Corker

#249 cover preview.

*Note, this may not be the final cover.

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #201
"Change in Management": Sonic and his friends are ready to relax after the series-shaking events of #200, but their plans soon change with the explosive arrival of an old villain! A villain who brings grim tidings of a new threat that's claimed the world! Who are the new faces of evil? Will Sonic rise to the occasion, or will he be busy fighting a mystery guest star? "Devotion": Espio the Chameleon gets a visitor of his own, and news that will change his standing in the Chaotix forever!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 10th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 23rd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #3
THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!
"Old Soldiers": Shadow is sent into the remote mountains to find E-102 Gamma. At the same time, Dr. Robotnik launches the over-powered E-123 Omega to hunt down and destroy the rogue robot! It's a race against time to see if Shadow can save Gamma and offer him asylum - if Gamma even wants to be saved! It's the latest installment of this exciting new series presenting unifying continuity while spotlighting the many characters from Sonic's various video games and animated series.
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley.
Shipping Date: April 22nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 29th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 12th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #4
THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS FOURTH ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!
"The Ultimate Lifeform": The all-out battle-turned-alliance between Shadow and Rouge takes a new twist... and there may be no turning back! Transported from G.U.N.'s secret base to the surreal Special Zone, the reluctant allies meet the zone's mega-powerful master, Feist. What will Feist require of them? Can they successfully complete the challenge as well as their other missions and tasks for G.U.N.? What would failure mean to Shadow, who considers himself the "ultimate lifeform?" This action-packed issue co-stars Hope Kintobor and Omega, and features the first assembly of "Team Dark." It also paves the way for the next intriguing saga, which promises to bring back everyone's favorite red echidna!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: May 2Oth, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 27th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 9th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #5

THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH THE BEGINNING OF AN EPIC
"MOBIUS: 30 YEARS LATER" TALE!: "Five Years of Peace": By popular demand, we're going back to the future! It's now thirty years down the line and King Sonic is on the throne. He has his hands full with the tiny royal twins, but fan-favorite Lara-Su is there to help. As the world prepares to celebrate the new royal family, a deadly plot is hatched from the shadows...and you'll never guess who shows up at the end! It's the action and adventure you've come to expect from "Mobius: 25 Years Later" tales...not to mention all your favorite good guys and bad guys! The future has never been more frantic...and it's up to Sonic to make sure it's infinite!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: June 17th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 24th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: July 7th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #202
"Dangerous Territory": Sonic and Monkey Khan storm the city of New Megaopolis to nip an evil invasion in the bud... but have our heroes bitten off more than they can chew? And will a shocking betrayal save them - or doom them?
"A Lonely Girl's Story": Learn the guarded secrets of the Eggman Empire's new empress in this intriguing tale!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
Shipping Date: July 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 21st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US



SONIC UNIVERSE #6
THE LATEST CHAPTER IN THE EPIC "SONIC 30 YEARS LATER" SAGA!
"Dark Seige": In this second installment of "Mobius: 30 Years Later," the stakes are raised to pulse-pounding proportions! King Sonic has received dire news from Silver: something that will doom the future is right around the bend! Things go from bad to worse when Lien-Da and her Dark Presence invades the castle! Who will escape, and who will be the first to fall? All this, plus another surprise returning character revealed!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley
Shipping Date: July 15th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 22nd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 4th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #11
The Sonic Archives series has emerged as one of Archie's best-selling trade paperbacks, as fans both new and old can relive the glory days of Sonic the Hedgehog in these high-quality, digitally-restored graphic novels, complete with all the classic Sonic stories from the 1990's! Now with Sonic Archives Volume 11, Sonic lovers can add to their collections issues 41-44, stories which are almost impossible to come across now. And best of all, the colors are completely re-mastered to give the issues a brand-new look! Stories include: "... And One Shall Save Him" - Sally, Sonic and Geoffrey attempt to save King Acorn, but will they survive the Zone of Silence as past and future collide? "In Every Kingdom There Must Exist a Little Chaos" - the epic "Sword of Acorns" storyline begins here, as Knuckles searches for the fabled sword against staggering odds! "The Dream Zone" - the story that introduces the "Dream Watcher" device that will play a major role in the "Endgame" saga! "Black & Blue & Red All Over" - Evil Sonic is back... and it looks like Knuckles is helping him!
SCRIPT: Ken Penders, Kent Taylor
ART: Kyle Hunter, Art Mawhinney, Manny Galan, Patrick Spaziante, Harvey Mercadoocasio, Andrew Pepoy
Shipping Date: July 29th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 5th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 18th, 2009
122-page, full color graphic novel
$7.49 US

I'm not really looking forward to rereading the "End Game" saga. I still hate Ken Penders for writing it. He tried to kill off Sally, because he didn't like her! Now for all of those people out there who say they hate Sally because she's "a naked slut" and they should have left her dead, I would love to say FUCK YOU very much, but most of you are little snot faced brats and I don't want be accused of being a pedophile. I would say FUCK OFF instead, but y'all probably just did that in your bathroom five minutes ago. All of us original fans of the tv show and comic fought tooth and nail to get her back. Every body stopped buying the comic, save for a few scabs. Then we all boycotted Sega for allowing Achie comics to print such a story. It took a lot of hard work, but it payed off when the C.E.O. of Sega came to the states and ordered Penders to fix it. I'm fuck'n glad that Archie fired Penders' sorry ass.

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #203
"Heavy is the Head Part One": Sonic learned last issue that the villains of the Iron Dominion were no push-overs. Now the fight gets personal! And when the Iron Queen arrives to show just how powerful she is, the life of a Freedom Fighter hangs in the balance!
PLUS: "Friend in Deed": Knuckles must fight the fight everyone dreads, as he faces off against a former colleague-turned-traitor within the Chaotix!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
Shipping Date: July 5th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 12th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: August 25th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #204
"Heavy is the Head Part Two": It's Sonic vs. Monkey Khan yet again! But it's more than hot-headedness this time as Sonic fights not just for his city, but to save the very cybernetic-simian he's forced to fight! Even if Sonic can save his friend, will Khan's dark secret destroy him anyway? Its monkey mayhem as only Archie can deliver!
PLUS: "Friend in Deed Part 2": Knuckles' melee against a surprise traitor continues... and as the brawl rages on, so do the emotions within, as Knuckles realizes that he can win the battle but lose so much more!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
GOING APE COVER BY KING Patrick "Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date: September 2nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 9th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 22nd, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #205
"On the Run Part One": Bunnie is back, but worse for wear with her wounds being tended in the hospital. Luckily, her friends are by her side... but not for long, as a less-than-lucid Eggman attacks in his Egg-Tortoise walker! Sonic and Tails spring into action, while Iron Queen and crew watch with wide eyes. Why are they so interested in seeing Eggman captured? It's the start of a new pulse-pounding tale guest-starring Nicole, Antoine, Monkey Khan, Espio and more!
PLUS: "Birthright Part One": Now it can be revealed: the long-held secret of the disappearance of Lien-Da's father!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
SENSES-SHATTERING COVER BY Patrick "Spaz!" Spaziante
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #7
PART THREE OF THE EPIC "MOBIUS: 30 YEARS LATER" TALE!
"What's Old is New Again": King Sonic has been evicted from his castle with only Lara-Su at his side! What's a deposed king to do? Gather up some Freedom Fighters, that's what! But who? And from where? This pulse-pounding tale allows readers to see some familiar faces as the Future Freedom Fighters assemble for the first time!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley
Shipping Date: July 19th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 26th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 8th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #8
THE PULSE-POUNDING CONCLUSION TO THE "MOBIUS: 30 YEARS LATER" EPIC!
"The Future Freedom Fighters": Our look at Mobius: 30 Years Later wraps up in this titanic issue! An unstoppable force threatens to destroy Angel Island and the world. It's up to a new generation of Freedom Fighters to save the day! Is this the triumphant return of the legendary heroes, or will their first mission be their last? Don't miss the grand finale as we go back to the future!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
TIME-WARPING COVER BY Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker!
Shipping Date: September 16th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: September 23rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 6th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

[Jay]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #206
"On the Run Part Two": Sonic and Tails face off against the full might of the Iron Dominion! The prize: the addled Dr. Eggman! Will Sonic let his most feared nemesis fall into the hands of these new, unpredictable foes? Are they even willing to deal?!
PLUS: "Birthright Part Two": Lien-Da discovers the cruel secret of the Iron Queen's gift to her people. Her next choice will save - or doom - the Legion!
SCRIPTS: Ian Flynn
ART: Steven Butler
SIZZLING SHOWDOWN COVER BY SPAZ!
Shipping Date: October 28th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 4th, 2009
Newsstands: November 17th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US


SONIC UNIVERSE #9
"Echoes of the Past Part One": By popular demand, Knuckles makes a triumphant return in this thrilling spin-off tale! Knuckles presses into the heart of the desert to find the sinister secrets of his hated enemy, Dr. Finitivus, but what he finds leads to a deeper mystery... and deadly danger! With Knuckles away, it's up to Vector to protect the Master Emerald from the newest threat... but who, or what, are they? It's the pulse-pounding start of the next epic story arc, and you can't afford to miss it!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley
PILE DRIVING COVER BY SPAZ!
Shipping Date: October 14th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: October 21st, 2009
Newsstands: November 4th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US