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
|
|
|