SONIC ADVENTURE 2™

Archie Comics' "The world's most way past cool comic!" Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic comics have been around since the 1990's! These Comics were published by Archie Comics from 1993 to 2017. This version of Sonic is far different than the one you know from the games, this world is a post-apocalyptic Earth taking place several thousands of years into the future, now called "Mobius", a world taken over by the tyranical Dr. Julian Robotnik.

These 9 issues are branded with the 10th Anniversary logo, to celebrate this milestone of the franchise!

"Sonic The Hedgehog #94"

Publication:	Archie Comics
Price:	$1.99 + tax (CA $2.39 + tax)
Release Date:	Febuary 21, 2001

Archie Sonic the Hedgehog #94 contains two stories, "New Order" and "The Best Laid Plans...".

"New Order"
Six weeks after Prince Elias stripped Sonic of his knighthood, the new Knothole Village is fully constructed with a new castle, hospital, and public school. Sonic, Tails, Bunnie, and Rotor attend school, where they are grouped by age. Sonic finds himself in a physics class taught by Nate Morgan, and is frustrated to learn that Sally is taking private lessons at Castle Acorn.Meanwhile, in Robotropolis, Dr. Eggman forces the imprisoned Snively into an alliance. Snively agrees after Eggman offers him revenge against his neglectful father, Colin Kintobor, who Snively was supposed to kill. A massive earthquake strikes Knothole, waking Sonic and Tails. While at school, Tails is approached by the shaman Athair, who teleports him away. During the earthquake, Hope, a young human girl, is frightened by a Robian in the city's underbelly.

"The Best Laid Plans..."
The Albionites, led by Gala-Na, attempt to drain the immense power of Chaos Knuckles using a "Chaos Siphon Suit". Seeking Knuckles, the bees Charmy and Saffron stumble upon the draining process. They attempt to free Knuckles by tampering with the siphon, but only succeed in overloading him with Chaos energy. Overcome with power, Knuckles teleports away from the scene. Gala-Na tries to get bounty hunters Nic and Nack to help, but having witnessed the event, the weasels refuse and leave. Gala-Na is left to deal with the unconscious echidna who received the energy, along with the now-supercharged and missing Knuckles.

"Sonic The Hedgehog #95"

Publication:	Archie Comics
Price:	$1.99 + tax (CA $2.39 + tax)
Release Date:	March 21, 2001

Archie Sonic the Hedgehog #95 contains two stories, "Enemy Mine" and "When Destiny Calls".

"Enemy Mine"
Believing that the Overlanders have been roboticized, Sonic and Bunnie Rabbot sneak into Robotropolis to free them. They are baffled to find the Overlanders living as normal civilians and praising Dr. Eggman. Sonic is forced to question what Eggman is truly up to, as the villain's motives are unclear. The duo is forced to retreat when they find a crazed, radiation-poisoned Kodos the Lion on a rampage in the Great Forest. Kodos is furiously searching for the Sword of Acorns, but Sonic manages to knock him unconscious. As Kodos recovers, he ambushes Sonic and ensnares him in a massive spider web. Uma Arachnis, a spider-like being, appears and easily defeats Kodos, allowing Sonic to escape. She then vanishes without explanation, leaving Sonic even more confused.

"When Destiny Calls"
Knuckles, struggling to control his Chaos-fueled powers, lashes out and accidentally attacks Tails. Athair, a powerful wizard, teleports Tails to the Floating Island to keep him safe. Athair reveals that the Ancient Walkers are dying and that Tails's special power is needed to save the Echidna race. Tails is chosen to be the next "Chosen One," a role that Athair believes will save his people. Knuckles remains on the island, tormented by his uncontrolled powers and the guilt of hurting his friend. He is unaware of the larger destiny that is unfolding around him.

"Sonic The Hedgehog #96"

Publication:	Archie Comics
Price:	$1.99 + tax (CA $2.39 + tax)
Release Date:	April 18, 2001

Archie Sonic the Hedgehog #96 features two main storylines, "The Messenger" and "The Chosen One".

"The Messenger"
At the Knothole school, Mina the Mongoose asks Sonic to tutor her on controlling her super speed. A Shadowbot infiltrates the school and corners Sonic and Nate Morgan. Sonic tells Mina to evacuate the other students while he deals with the robot. Bunnie Rabbot arrives and knocks the robot through a wall, but before Sonic can destroy it, the robot begins playing a message. The Shadowbot's message reveals that Uncle Chuck reprogrammed it. The message states that the Sword of Acorns can restore the free will of a Robian, but it is cut short when Geoffrey St. John and his Secret Service agents damage the robot with arrows. Geoffrey takes the damaged Shadowbot for "specimen purposes" and threatens Sonic with imprisonment if he interferes with the investigation. Since he can't investigate as "Sonic," Sonic decides to don a ninja costume and investigate incognito.

"The Chosen One"
Meanwhile, Athair and Merlin Prower observe Knuckles, who is suffering from the effects of his Chaos powers. Athair believes Knuckles needs a friend and thinks Tails is the only one who can save him. Merlin worries that confronting the unstable Knuckles will be too dangerous for Tails, but Athair invokes an ancient prophecy. While Knuckles cries out for help and then falls asleep, Athair tells Merlin to call forth the "Chosen One." Merlin casts a spell, and Tails awakens as Turbo Tails. Turbo Tails finds Knuckles and tries to reason with him. Knuckles, paranoid and distrustful, attacks when he senses the presence of Merlin and Athair. Turbo Tails intervenes to protect Merlin as Knuckles prepares to fight.

"Sonic The Hedgehog #98"

Publication:	Archie Comics
Price:	$1.99 + tax (CA $2.39 + tax)
Release Date:	June 13, 2001

Archie Sonic the Hedgehog #98 is an adaptation of the beginning of the video game Sonic Adventure 2 and includes the first appearance of Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat in the comics.

"Sonic Adventure 2"
The story begins with Dr. Eggman finding a secret journal written by his grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik, inside a high-tech prison cell. The journal details the existence of a secret weapon and sets the stage for the backstory. The issue then chronicles the events that unfold in Station Square and onboard the Space Colony ARK. A week before the main events, Shadow the Hedgehog steals a Chaos Emerald from a bank in Station Square, easily destroying a Silver Sonic II robot that tries to stop him. A G.U.N. detective obtains security footage of the robbery. The President mistakes Shadow for Sonic the Hedgehog and hires Rouge the Bat to find the Chaos Emerald. A team of G.U.N. operatives, led by Hugo Brass, is dispatched to capture Sonic. Though Sonic outmatches the team, they manage to subdue him with an electric net. While being transported by helicopter, Sonic escapes and evades G.U.N. forces by using a piece of the helicopter as a makeshift board to ride into the city.

"As the Shadow Awakes"
In a flashback, Professor Gerald Robotnik is onboard the Space Colony ARK, finalizing his "Project: Shadow"—an ultimate life form intended for medical research to cure his granddaughter, Maria. A military craft from Station Square approaches the ARK to seize the project for military use. During the invasion, Maria is shot and killed while helping Shadow escape in a pod. A grieving Gerald is imprisoned on Prison Island. He plots his revenge, planting a hidden chip with his plans and programming Shadow to carry out his dark wishes upon his eventual death. Though Gerald is executed by the military, his hidden chip is never found. The issue ends with Shadow's pod washing ashore, its occupant missing.




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