First Look: Archie Sonic #202 and Sonic Archives #11

Cover Art and Storyline for “Dangerous Territory” Inside

Archie Comics has given Sonic faithful some new insight into the series past the pivotal two hundredth issue.  There’s also a trip back to the past for more nostalgia seekers.

First, new details have been released on Sonic the Hedgehog #202, due for first release in July.  Written by Ian Flynn and drawn by Steven Butler, there will be two key tales in this issue:

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

And for those looking for classic Sonic fare, the tales of Ken Penders and Kent Taylor from Sonic Archives #11 should do the trick:

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

Cover art for both issues are below.  Thanks to reader sonicsmashkirby for letting us know of the news via our News Tips system.  If you have something to share, tell us by clicking News Tips at the top of every page.