Archie Comics First Look: STH #209, Archives #12, Universe #12

Sonic Scene Covers for a Trifecta of Comic Creations Inside

We have a triple threat today from Archie Comics: First previews have been released for upcoming Sonic issues across all fronts.

These will be the first proper releases of the new year, and cover Sonic #209, and Sonic Universe #12. It’s about the same time to see a re-release of some classic issues, too, with Sonic Archives #12 rounding up the pack.

The main comic will conclude the Iron Dominion two parter, which has Sonic, Sally, and Tails in a clutch rescue situation. Meanwhile, Sonic Universe #12 will conclude the Knuckles arc with a showdown between the echidna and Dr. Finitevus. The 12th Archives edition will feature classic Sonic issues 45 through 48.

Covers for all three follow Archie’s more detailed descriptions.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #209

“Iron Dominion Part Two”: The Iron Queen is on the verge of total world domination, and only a handful of heroes are free to quell the threat! Sonic and Sally must brave the unknown to rescue one of their own, but at the risk of total annihilation! Meanwhile, Monkey Khan makes a grim decision, and only Tails can stand in his way to save the life of a Freedom Fighter! The stakes have never been higher in this pulse-pounding tale!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: January 27th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 3rd, 2010
On Sale at Newsstands: February 16th, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #12

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 1990s! Now with Sonic Archives Volume 12, Sonic lovers can add issues 45-48 to their collections, stories which are almost impossible to come across now. And best of all, the colors are completely remastered to give the issues a brand new look! Stories include: “Guerilla Thriller”: Everyone’s favorite cave-bear, Mobie, returns… but he’s unsuspectingly making a home for himself in the middle of a Robotnik stronghold! Can the Freedom Fighters warn him before it’s too late? “Countdown to Armageddon”: a sabbatical in the woods to reflect on recent events goes from relaxing to taxing as friendships are strained and loyalties questioned, setting up the dramatic events yet to come in the “Endgame” storyline. Guest-starring Lupe and the Wolf Pack from the animated series! “Endgame: Taking the Fall”: The most talked-about Sonic saga ever unfolds as King Acorn vows to finish the war with Robotnik and regain the kingdom… but could he have predicted the enormous cost? The “death of Princess Sally” sent shockwaves through Sonic fandom, and now you can relive the events leading up to this milestone event. “Sonic the Fugitive”: Not only has Sonic suffered a great loss in the passing of Princess Sally, he’s also been framed for her murder! Now he must battle friend and foe alike as he seeks the real killer to clear his name!
PLUS: The “Knuckles’ Quest” saga continues, with the intrepid red echidna searching for answers to his origin and the mystery behind the Sword of Acorns.
SCRIPTS: Angelo DeCesare, Ken Penders, Kent Taylor
ART: Dave Manak, Art Mawhinney, Ken Penders, Nelson Ortega, Manny Galan
Cover art by Patrick “Spaz!” Spaziante
Shipping Date: January 20th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: January 27th, 2010
On Sale at Newsstands: February 9th, 2010
112-page, full color paperback
$7.95 US

SONIC UNIVERSE #12

“Echoes of the Past Part Four of Four”: This is it – the grand finale! Angel Island is about to be conquered, and our heroes are powerless to stop it, having been captured and at the mercy of the Dark Egg Legion! Will a last minute revelation save or doom our hapless heroes? It all ends with the fight you’ve been waiting for: Knuckles vs. Dr. Finitevus in a knock-down, drag-out, no holds barred ruckus! Don’t miss the explosive final chapter to Knuckles’ return to the spin-off scene!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Let’s-get-ready-to-rumble cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: January 13th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: January 20th, 2010
On Sale at Newsstands: February 2nd, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

MayaTemple

Posted October 21, 2009 at 1:40 PM

I love the Sonic Archives Artworks, Oldschool Sonic FTW! I wish Sega would use his old design once more, there is just something special about it the new design just doesn´t have, and it´s not just the Retro thing. I like both designs, green eye and brown eye Sonic. I don´t know, the old sonic looks more like an Hedgehog, cute, fat … just special. It´s hard to describe really. Maybe Project Needlemouse will go back to his original design in some way, I would like it for a change.

Is it just me or is oldschool Tails much cuter than the redesign? Why do I think about Tails anyway, just Sonic is on the Cover … .

Why does Spaz get oldschool Sonic so … right!? When I try to draw his old design I end up getting the proportions wrong … . :-/ Especially the coloring on the Artwork is incredible as always, Spaz really has a good eye for this, but then again, he´s a professional. It would take me weeks to get this oldschool coloring right, huge respect for the peeps who drew the Japanese and European Sonic Cover artworks from the early 90s, incredible art, just incredible!