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Knuckles the Echidna #1 - February, 1997

"The Dark Legion - Army of Darkness"
Writer(s): Ken Penders & Kent Taylor
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

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"!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #2 - March, 1997

"The Dark Legion - Sins of the Fathers"
Writer(s): Ken Penders & Kent Taylor
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

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.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #3 - April, 1997

"The Dark Legion - Blood is Thicker"
Writer(s): Ken Penders & Kent Taylor
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The Floating Island is on fire!!! Knuckles and The Chaotix now have two enemies to overcome! The fire and the ones who started it: a nasty group of Enerjak's disciples calling themselves "The Dark Legion"! Talk about being caught between a rock and a 'hot' place. Including never before scenes of The Echidnas' history! The final issue in the triple-combo over collection.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #4 - June, 1997

"Lost Paradise - The Phantom City"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

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 Galan, 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!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #5 - July, 1997

"Lost Paradise - Fallout"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

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!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #6 - August, 1997

"Lost Paradise - Zero Hour And Counting"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

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!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #7 - October, 1997

"Dark Vengeance - Deadly Homecoming"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

This issue marks the return of everybody's favorite echidna villain... Enerjak. And if you thought Knuckles already had it tough, The Dark Legion will make it even tougher!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante, Manny Galan, & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #8 - November, 1997

"Dark Vengeance - The Gauntlet"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Enerjak takes Knuckles on the ride of his life. No joke!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante, Manny Galan & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #9 - December, 1997

"Dark Vengeance - Twilight Of The Titans"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The conclusion to the "Dark Vengeance" storyline. Witness Knuckles' biggest challenge yet as he is taken apart molecule by molesule courtesy of the power of Enerjak! Behold the invasion into Echidnaopolis by Kragok and the Dark Legion! Add to this fracas Athair and the Ancient Walkers, Remington and the Echidna Security Team, Stryker and the Dingoes, as well as Sonic and the Freedom Fighters. But wait, there's more, as a villain from the not-too-distant past makes his move. It's all out pandemonium in true Knuckles-fashion!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante, Manny Galan, & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #10 - January, 1998

"The Forgotten Tribe - The Other Road Taken"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Join Knuckles on a quest with his great grandfather... the ever-mysterious Athair. They travel to faraway lands to search for "The Forgotten Tribe". It's everything Knuckles fans expect and more from the team of Penders, Galan, and Pepoy.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #11 - February, 1998

"The Forgotten Tribe - Covenant"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Learn the secrets of the most enigmatic echidna of them all! With this issue, we finally uncover the secrets of why Athair abandoned his calling to be guardian of the Floating Island. Why did he instead pick up the mantle of leading The Forgotten Tribe in search of their new homeland? It's an epic of obligation and family responsibility, setting the groundwork for things to come! And wait until you see this cliffhanger ending!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #12 - March, 1998

"The Forgotten Tribe - Journey's End"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The epic conclusion to the "Forgotten Tribe" storyline! It picks up from the pages of Sonic the Hedgehog #58 and ends with some startling revelations about the echidna race.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #13 - April, 1998

"The Chaotix Caper - The Unsuspecting!"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The spotlight of the next three-issue storyarc falls on none other than Knuckles' friends: The Chaotix! With Knuckles gone, the Chaotix are called upon to keep an eye on things on The Floating Island. You'll meet new friends and foes as well as the usual cast of characters as our heroes investigate an insidious plot against Echidnaopolis. This issue also marks the return of someone not dealt with seince Knuckles' Chaotix #1!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #14 - May, 1998

"The Chaotix Caper - A Tenuous Grip on Reality"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

"A Tenuous Grip on Reality" starts out with The Chaotix in dire straits. With them off the streets, it looks like the bad guys are going to have a field day, right? Wrong! Not when Julie-Su and Remington team up and hit the streets. It's dirty dealing and double-crossings galore, plus a secret about on of the Chaotix is revealed!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #15 - June, 1998

"The Chaotix Caper - Picking Up the Pieces"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Everything comes to a head as The Chaotix band together to take down the evil machinations of one Ebony Hare and his henchmen! This issue also marks the departure of one of the Chaotix! Also, watch in awe as Knuckles' powers develop at an alarming rate, spurning a new Guardian controversy!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #16 - July, 1998

"Reunions"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Knuckles finally returns to The Floating Island, only to discover things haven't remained the same at home. Along with a surprise from his mother, the secrets of Haven begin to unfold as The Brotherhood of Guardians gathers to determine what's to become of Knuckles now that he's displaying power beyond his capabilities.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #17 - August, 1998

"Deep Cover - The Guardian Who Failed!!!"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Past and present collide as a mysterious echidna makes his presence known on The Floating Island. The secrets he possesses could not only affect Knuckles, but the Brotherhood of Guardians who stand watch in Haven as well. Find out the answers in this epic tale of betrayal and redemption.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante, Manny Galan, & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #18 - September, 1998

"Deep Cover - Debt of Honor"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Prepare yourself for the slugfest you've been waiting for since the first three issues: Knuckles vs. Kragok! Desparate to learn the truth about his mysterious ancestor, Knuckles will get it out of his arch enemy - even if it kills them both.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante, Manny Galan & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #19 - October, 1998

"The Forbidden Zone- Whatever Happened to Queen Alicia?"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

For those of you who follow the adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, you'll really enjoy this next trilogy called "The Forbidden Zone"! We get down to business as Geoffrey St. John and his crack team of commandos go to The floating Island to find out "What Happened to Queen Alicia". Not only do they enter Knuckles' domain at great risk, but they find themselves in the middle of a blizzard that threatens the very environment of the island!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #20 - November, 1998

"The Forbidden Zone - Once Upon a Time in Mobotropolis"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The characters find themselves skiing down the now snow-covered Floating Island. Meanwhile, Locke and Lara-Le are reunited, Geoffrey St. John, along with his elite crew, come across an important new character with an amazing secret, and Knuckels stumbles upon Haven! Don't miss this exciting tale!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #21 - December, 1998

"The Forbidden Zone - The Many Facets of the Truth"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The Knuckles issue that you all have been waiting for! "The Many Facets of the Truth" begins with Knuckles in Haven and ends with the most stunning revelation yet. However, what happens in-between Haven and the revelation is more exciting. Knuckles engages in a life-or-death struggle with a treacherous Guardian, makes split-second heroic rescues, and we find out more unexpected developments between Lara-Le and Locke. All Sonic the Hedgehog fans should take note that this issue leads into December's exciting Sonic the Hedgehog #68

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #22 - January, 1999

"Dark Alliance - You Say You Want a Revolution..."
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Jim Valentino
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

The Dark Legion is back! Except this time they try ta different approach to take over Echidnaopolis by getting into their politics, rigging an election campaign for the next High Councilor. Things get a little hot under the collar for Knuckles in this high stakes story that features the return of one of the most requested villains of all time! You know who we're talking about don't you?

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #23 - February, 1999

"Dark Alliance - Election Night"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Jim Valentino
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

The Dark Legions' plan is underway and it's caught everyone except for our favorite Guardian. But Dimitri and his crew are more than ready for Knuckles and The Chaotix this time. The Dark Legion has their candidate in place for the next High Councilor of Echidnaopolis, the mysterious Benedict. While this is happening Dimitri and the rest of The Legion make their move against Knuckles and The Chaotix?

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #24 - March, 1999

"Dark Alliance - Primary Evil"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Jim Valentino
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

Knuckles in chains? The Brotherhood - captured? Haven is under control of... The Dark Legion? Has everyone on The Floating Island gone mad? And all this is happening on the eve of elections, when the stakes are at their highest. Dimitri is one happy puppy.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Knuckles the Echidna #25 - April, 1999

"Childhood's End "
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The cover says it all: Knuckles comes face to face with his father. This is the father/son reunion we've wanted to see since issue #1... and now it's finally here. There will be some surprises (espcially when Knuckles' origin is finally revealed!) so don't miss it!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


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