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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 & 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 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.


SONIC UNIVERSE #1
BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT: A THRILLING NEW SONIC SERIES THAT RAISES THE STAKES & EXPANDS THE COMIC BOOK WORLD OF SONIC!
"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
ISBN #: 978-1-879794-39-9
$2.50 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


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

Comments (18)

Will:

OMG SONIC UNIVERSE!! WITH BLAZE!! I WANT IT!!

segasonic52000:

Awesome!!!! I cant wait for the new Sonic comic!!! Will u be releasing the Knuckles Archives books soon?

prkprkprk:

I had always remembered the Mecha Madness comics. Man, that was intense! Can't wait for it!

Quarxyz:

I HAve 1 word for everything

WOW

Cory:

There goes all my Christmas money

segasonic52000:

hey I just noticed but...wheres Knuckles #3?

Hayzer the Tazer:

I swear, Archie is totally pwning me right now. I've gotta collect all of this stuff! I still can't believe you guys are rereleasing Knuckles! I'm so getting all of this.

Herman2000:

Hmmm... if only you guys would publish these in Germany,too... that'd make me a happy fan.

Oh well...

george:

wow, some good news some not so great news and some nerdy news. that's all i can say really. love ya Knuckles!

Amo243:

Awwww... too bad Sonc X is ending... Welll Actually I have every single sonic comic or book and game ever made! So the new series is a new beggening! I even have the Knuckles series....... Well, SONIC ROCKS! MUST HAVE A NEW HEDGEHOG CHARACTER! I call him... ICICLE! Has a frozen spine On the upper right spine, controls the power of ice and when turns super becomes FROSTBITE! or you can call him Ice for short looks like Silver, Fur, Gloves like Shadow, Shoes like Espios, and the speed of Hyper Sonic!

SonicFan1000000:

Oh yeah! Blaze and Marine are going to be in the comic. It's cool shadow will be in the comics more. I can't wait!

Sonic`s#1fan:

I just have 1 question WHY DO YOU TORCHER US BY NOT SELLING KNUCKLES #3!!!???.
Unless that comic was not put there by acsedend..and sorry about the bad spelling.ok bye.

segasonic52000:

I think the reason they didnt add #3 is cuz they couldn't find the other issues or maybe they only had one left and need it to work on the Knuckles archives...actually a better title for the Knuckles one would be The Knuckles Chronicles or the Chronicles of Knuckles or something like that

SilentRider639:

It good to see the return of Knuckles back-issues. I've been meaning to get the rest of the series for a very long time. Hopefully the guys at Archie have figured out that they need to send the newest issue of Sonic along with whatever orders are made if you subscribe.

Megglez:

All i want 4 christmas is Sonic Issue 197, Sonic Univerce one and Twwwwwwwo X3

SHADOW THE HEGHOG:

COOL WOW
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wheres Knuckles #3?

SilentRider639:

I just realized, issue three isn't included. That's a bit of an "issue" issue.

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