"Reality Bytes"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

You are cordially invited to the celebration of a lifetime- The Knothole Victory Party! The victory celebration begins! Let the festivities get underway! Now that Robotnik has been defeated, everyone can feel safe and secure... or can they? Sonic doesn't seem to think so when everyone he knows and loves and is near and dear to him gets roboticized by a hidden enemy. What does this mean? Who's behind this latest attack? Is Dr. Robotnik really gone or has someone else taken over?

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

"The Discovery Zone"
Writer(s): Tom Rolston
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Prepare yourself for something different as Sonic falls into a zone with a few minor surprises (and one or two major ones to boot). Take a walk on the wild side with Sonic as he steps into a zone that must be seen for yourself.

"First Contact"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Princess Sally contacts thje major Freedom Fighters in the world. What for? Also meet some of the other Freedom Fighters Leaders of Mobius in this bonus story.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

"Unfinished Business"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Knuckles and Sonic... friends? As the Freedom Fighters handle recent events, Knuckles and Julie-Su come to town. For what purpose? Read and see for yourself...

"Sounds Of Silence"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

And if you thought that was all the surprises we had in store for you- there's more! So you thought Robotnik being gone would be the end of the Freedom Fighter's problems? Not when you have the return of people like Robotnik's mentor, Warlord Kodos and the 'supposed' creator of the Zone of Silence, wizard extraordinare, Ixis Naugus, vying for control!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

"Running To Stand Still"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Nelson Ortega & John Hebert
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

In the aftermath of the "Endgame" saga and subsequent "Brave New World" special, The Freedom Fighters try to resolve and understand their place and their new life in the new Mobotropolis, especially Sonic! Leading the charge is Princess Sally who is in full effect as she spearheads the reconstruction, but what price will she pay to make sure it gets done, valiantly attempting to restructure the kingdom? And what about Snively? You don't think he's going to take any of this lying down, do you? Snively, lurking in the shadows of the Devil's Gulag, plans his first move against our heroes. Just what does he do? Check it out!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

"Monkey Madness"
Writer(s): Frank Strom
Penciler(s): Frank Strom
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Who says things are quiet now that there is peace on Mobius? The Freedom Fighters are at it again. This time against a new threat in the form of Eggbots. Controlling them from behind bars is none other than Snively. He is on the attack as he makes his first move toward seeking power. And that power shows up in the form of Monkey Khan, a cyborg monkey created by Robotnik years ago. Is he friend or foe? Only this story knows for sure.

"Rise Of The Robians"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Andy Underwood & Edwards Artistic Studios
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

What is wrong with King Acorn? He's ordering the dismantling of all roboticized Mobians, including Uncle Chuck!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

"Immortality Is Forever - Life Is Finite"
Writer(s): Kent Taylor
Penciler(s): John Hebert & Manny Galan
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio & Jim Amash

THE RETURN OF SUPER SONIC AND HYPER KNUCKLES! The conclusion to "Dark Vegeance"'s exciting cliffhanger. Mammoth Mogul is now Mobius' most powerful creature with the knowledge and ambition to use these powers to the extreme! What will the inhabitants of Mobius do if the Freedom Fighters and the Chaotix (as well an everyone fighting off the invasion of the Dark Legion) can't stop him? Will the return of Super Sonic and Hyper Knuckles be enough? This is one story you should not miss!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Back To Basics"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Witness the past unfold as Sonic and the Freedom Fighters reminisce about times gone by-- the joy, the sadness, the losses, and the victories!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Friendly Rogues And Foul Villians"
Writer(s): Ken Penders & Clayton Emery
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Sonic and Tails Locked In Chains?!? No, you didn't miss an issue or a story, that's how this issue starts off! But, of course, that's not the only question to be asked. Here are some more: A mysterious figure who roams the forest? An evil villain with a tragic secret? What could we possibly be talking about? The answer is in the saga "Friendly Rogues and Foul Villains!" This story also features everybody's favorite echidna, Knuckles, in a storyline that picks up from Knuckles the Echidna #11 and concludes in Knuckles the Echidna #12.

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - The Living Crown"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

How did the Sword of Acorns come to be? Where'd the Crown of Acorns come from? What's "The Source of All"? King Acorn explains all of this in this tale of how all these things came to be...

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Opposites Detract"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

The return of the strangest characters to ever grace the pages of Sonic: Horizontal and Vertical! Not seen since Sonic #4, Al and Cal are even more insane than they ever here. How do Sonic and Tails fit in this story? Let's just say they have no choice in this matter but to be involved.

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - The People's Princess"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Sally and her friends decide to take a little time off sky diving and after dinner, they return home happily. But King Acorn tells Geoffrey to escort Sally to him because he has something planned for her... the question is- "what?"

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Arsenal Of The Iron King"
Writer(s): Frank Strom
Penciler(s): Frank Strom
Inker(s): Jim Amash
Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

Sonic and Tails travel to the Eastern Provinces of Mobius and are asked to save the villagers from the wrath of someone called the Iron King. As they investigate, they come face to face with Monkey Khan. Why is he there? Whose side is he on?

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - The Ultimatum"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Also King Acorn requests something of Princess Sally. The result will be a shocker.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Outback Gut Check"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

Sonic and Tails travel to the island of Downunda and team up with the Downunda Freedom Fighters against... one of their own and his army? This story has so many thrills and chills, dundee-style.

"Total Turbulence"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Jim Amash

What does Ixis Naugus do when Sonic and Tails catch up to him?

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - On His Majesty's Secret Service - Part I"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Geoffrey St. John undertakes new orders from King Acorn.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Icon"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund
Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

Sonic and Tails are forced to land in the force-field-covered desert town of Sand Blast City! There they encounter a group of Freedom Fighters that take hero worship of our blue blur to new levels! Also, see the prisoner's of the Devil's Gulag devise a way out, including Snively!

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - On His Majesty's Secret Service - Part II"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Now that Geoffrey's got raw recruits, what are they supposed to do?

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Icon II - Cult Of Personality"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

When Sonic and Tails were forced to land in the force-field covered city of Sand Blast City, they had no idea what they had gotten into. Having to find a way to escape becomes paramount as the Sand Blast Freedom Fighters decide they are going to stay there... forever! Can our freedom-fighting duo escape Sand Blast City... especially when Sonic seems to be enjoying his stay here? Also witness the villains of the Devil's Gulag challenge the prison used to hold them.

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - On His Majesty's Secret Service - Part III"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Training begins for the recruits and Princess Sally wants some answers as to why she's being left out of the loop. And she's not going to get them either... on the orders of King Acorn himself. The mystery deepens.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"The Naugus Trilogy - Part I - In Search Of..."
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund
Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

You've been waiting for this moment and now it's finally here... IXIS NAUGUS!!! Sonic and Tails confront the sorceror savant to the treacherous regions of the Southern Tundra. Have our freedom fighting duo reached Ixis in time? What secrets lie within its icy wake? Whatever it is, Ixis has travelled the world to find it and he won't let anything get in his way.

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - On His Majesty's Secret Service - Part IV - The Mission"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Pencil(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

St. John's team are instructed on their first assignment.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"The Naugus Trilogy - Part II - The Fellowship Of The Rings..."
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

The Naugus Trilogy (Part two of three) heads into full swing as an alliance is formed between Sonic, Tails, the mysterious Nate Morgan and the snow-bot- to confront a common foe, Ixis Naugus! Also, the question "Who is Nate Morgan?!?" is revealed! Witness the origin of Nate Morgan and how he was responsible for- ah, ah... now that would be telling!

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - The Library"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Ken Penders

A solo story featuring Amy Rose and Dulcy the Dragon as they uncover a hidden library in the bowels of Mobotropolis.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"The Naugus Trilogy - Part III - A Friend In Deed"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

The conclusion to The Naugus Trilogy has it all! Sonic and Tails implore the return of Nate to Mobotropolis because of his knowledge on the power rings. They are ambushed by Ixis Naugus. Ixis plans to harness the power rings in Nate Morgan's fortress to merge the Zone of Silence (where he is omnipotent) with Mobius. Sonic, Tails, Nate and Eddy team up to stop the sorceror's evil plans. Our heroes take part in a super-powered struggle aided by Nate's rings. But a heavy price will be paid that will change the course of their future. Who will be victorious?

"And Then There Was One..."
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

The origin of Ixis Naugus!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Tomb Raider"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

Move over, Indiana Jones, to make room for Sonic the Hedgehog as he stars in "Tomb Raider!" Sonic begins a quest to find one of Nate Morgan's rings, a ring of immense power. However, Sonic must make it through a hidden temple with an assortment of booby traps. Not only must Sonic face the threat of the temple's obstacle course, but in addition, he is faced with the small squad of Robian troops hiding within its deep crevasses. Will Sonic make it out of the temple with the ring, or will the temple become Sonic's permanent home?

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - Part I - Shadows In The Dark"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Also, Lupe and the Wolf Pack back-up story (Part One of Three) begins!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Surprise"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

It's birthday time in Mobotropolis as The Freedom Fighters celebrate Sonic's sixteenth birthday. Sonic, Tails and Nate Morgan return to Mobotropolis in an attempt to return un-noticed. But with a new danger on the horizon, not everything is spelled with "happy." Another satellite over Mobotropolis activates, Snively takes charge, meteors rain on Sonic's parade, plus many, many more surprises. Will our heroes make it to the party on time? This one has "Surprise" written all over it. Don't miss the excitement-filled episode as we witness "The Surprise!"

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - Part II: Survival Of The Fittest"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Pencil(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Also, Lupe and The Wolf Pack back-up story (Part Two of Three) continues!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"A Day In The Life"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

The vigil beside Queen Alicia's bed-side continues in peace- or so Sonic and The Freedin Fighters think. They are being stalked by a mysterious enemy what will make their presence known by the end of the issue. And wait until you find out what they want.

"Tales Of The Freedom Fighters - Part Three - Weathering The Storm"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Lupe and The Wolf Pack, Part Three of Three!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Saving Nate Morgan"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

The Gulag escapees have kidnapped Nate Morgan! What will Sonic and The Freedom Fighters do when they are NOT allowed to save him? Especially since the one sent to save him, St. John, is not very sympathetic toward Overlanders.

"Statue Of Limitations"
Writer(s): Paul Castiglia
Penciler(s): Chris Allan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Sonic gets nightmares about his standings as a hero!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Tales Of The Great War - In The Beginning"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Tails and Amy visit the library.

"Retro Activity"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

We've billed it as the strangest issue of Sonic you will ever read! Why? It could be because it's a completely backwards issue (and boy, do we mean it)! It has a lot to do with Knothole Village being in danger because it's three hours ahead. Just wait 'til you see what happens when Sonic tries to save it.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante

"I, Robotnik"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

I, Robotnik. Television comes to Mobotropolis. A royal ceremony is scheduled to be the inaugural broadcast, but what's this? A history of Robotnik instead? What's going on here? Whatever you do, don't touch that dial!

"Tales Of the Great War - Part I - The Shot Heard 'Round The World"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Emerson roams the forest and comes across a friendly Overlander with a gun. And with a gun around, someone could get hurt...

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"The Truth Is Out There..."
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

The madman himself may be gone, but his evil lives on. We're speaking of course of Robotnik's satellites, which link to each other while in orbit, forming a mega-sized space base. Meanwhile, back on Mobius, Sonic's parents are about to celebrate their wedding anniversary - complete with new wedding bands fashioned from power rings. The celebration is cut short by the threat of the space base, and Sonic and the Freedom Fighters reunite in secret to investigate the mysterious satellites and who might be behind it all, and are spaceward bound to investigate. That is, if they can get off the ground - for just as they are about to leave, they receive a distress signal from Sonic's parents urging them to return at once. What diabolical menace has befallen our heroes now? You have three guesses- and the first two don't count!

"Tales Of the Great War - Part II - The Big Bad One"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Uncle Chuck visits the library.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"Don't Call It A Comeback!"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

The intrigue continues as Sonic and the Freedom Fighters return to Knothole Village to find only his parents there. Where did everyone else go? Fed up, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters take off into orbit to personally investigate the mysterious satellites. Now they're in outer space in search of answers­ and the culprit behind their friend's disappearance. But once they find out who the village-napper is, they might wish they'd never asked. This issue leads us into Sonic's 75th issue extravaganza!!!

"Tales Of the Great War - Part III"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Julian sends Kodos to the Zone of Silence!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio

"I Am The Eggman"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

Dr. Robotnik is back -- and he's carrying a whole new bag of tricks and surprises. For starters, he's imprisoned Sonic and The Freedom Fighters and he intends to roboticize them.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvo Mercadoocasio