SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #171
"I Am": The countdown to issue #175 continues! As Shadow and Dr. Robotnik's personal war intensifies, could it bring an end to life as we know it? When Shadow steals classified information about himself from Dr. Robotnik, he enlists Sonic, Tails and Knuckles to help him crack the code. But is he really ready to learn who he truly is?! PLUS: "The Enforcers": Without his son's help, Knuckle's father Locke is losing control of Angel Island. Will the help offered by a mysterious new benefactor be accepted by Locke? And if so, will it mean the end of Angel Island?
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART & COVER: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Shipping January 10, 2007
On sale DCD January 27, 2007
On sale Newsstand February 2, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
SONIC X #16
"Valentine's Fray": Love is in the air, not to mention other factors that could give Amy a big chance to finally win Sonic's heart. What is the evil threat that could force Sonic to go on a date with lovesick Amy? Could the evil Eggman be behind this scene? And will Knuckles and Tails ever stop laughing at Sonic's misfortune? It's romantic comedy as only Sonic can deliver it with plenty of action and intrigue to rub shoulders with! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Todd Wahnish (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks). Star-crossed cover by Cupid's cousin Spaz!
Shipping January 24, 2007
On sale DCD February 10, 2007
On sale Newsstand February 16, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US
Looks like the Black Arms might possibly be added in and could be the main stars of Issue 175, culminating in an 'epic' storyline for it.
Not particularly impressed by the cover, Shadow looks a little too fat and is grabbing Eggman way too low fo decent leverage.
Gee, I hope it won't be an adaption to Shadow's game! The guns made that game what it is- Awesome.
will shadow do more then stand around and threaten eggman this time? 😛
he seems to be lifting eggy in a rather uncomfortable area on the cover.
LOL at Eggman's expression
actually, you do have a point pachamac. It looks like the line on the left side of his body is a little off.
If I may ask, does anyone know where Sonic X 16 takes place in the show's continuity?
i'd have that look too if i was grabbed there.
but all in all, i don't think it'll be great, not bad, but not great either.
question though, did ian say anything on the black arms?
The title "I Am" basically gives off the game adaption vibe. It would seem that my prediction that Dr. Fin being the main villian of 175 may be wrong. Seems it's the Black Arms now. Only time will tell.
The cover for Sonic X is awesome. Though I have to wonder when we'll get a NON-holiday-themed issue again...
So, Ian's writing for Sonic X, too? Wow, major props to the man able to write for both Sonic comics at once. Though as much as I love Ian, I hope they still let Joe be the head writer.
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question though, did ian say anything on the black arms?
Yes, he did. This is taken from the Ask Ian thread I created awhile back:
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Shadow's origin and the Black Arms will be touched upon, but don't look for any of that this year.
The Sonic X cover is a thing of glory! 
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Without his son's help, Knuckle's father Locke is losing control of Angel Island.
You suck, Knuckles.
From the preview of 171, I take it that the comic rehab is finally over, right?
If the Black Arms appear in the comic, I will quit reading. Seriously.
Might as well get a head start then, Sonia. Because sooner or later, they'll be here.
Darn 
*curses Shadow the Hedgehog*
Welcome to the thousands of gamers worldwide.
If I knew my wife, she'd be all like, "Look at Knux's expression on the Sonic X cover. He's SO totally jealous of Sonic right now, it's quite obvious he has the hawts for Amy" and I'd be like "DAMN WOMAN, LET IT GO" and she'd be like "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ME!" and I'd be like "I UNDERSTAND U CRAZY, BECAUSE YOU CAN PLAINLY SEE KNUCKLES IS LONGING FOR SOME TAILS LOL".
What the crap did Spaz do to Amy's lips?? I thought she was trying to tongue Sonic's cheek..LOL But uh I agree with Sonia, if anybody from the Shadow game appears, lol well lets hope Ian won't let that happen.
He has already said he has plans for them. They're going to show up in the comic.
Eh...back issues here I come.
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What the crap did Spaz do to Amy's lips?? I thought she was trying to tongue Sonic's cheek..LOL
Loose lips sink ships.
Relationships, that is. *bad-dum-bssh* Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all night.
... I'm so sorry.
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If I knew my wife, she'd be all like, "Look at Knux's expression on the Sonic X cover. He's SO totally jealous of Sonic right now, it's quite obvious he has the hawts for Amy" and I'd be like "DAMN WOMAN, LET IT GO" and she'd be like "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ME!" and I'd be like "I UNDERSTAND U CRAZY, BECAUSE YOU CAN PLAINLY SEE KNUCKLES IS LONGING FOR SOME TAILS LOL".
That's not jealousy, that's incredulous shock..
You sayin' you know mah wife better than I do? 
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What is the evil threat that could force Sonic to go on a date with lovesick Amy?
Nothing short of planetary destruction.
