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Sonic The Hedgehog: In Your Face! #1 - November, 1994

"The Quest"
Writer(s): Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

This comic book is Sonic's first special, a whopping 48 pages of Hedgehog action, adventure, humor, and good ol' plain fun! Inside you'll discover a feature length story titled "The Quest" which concludes Princess Sally's Crusade from Sonic the Hedgehog #18! You'll also get a dynamic story and some great pin-up art from super hot new Sonic artist Patrick Spaziante! And that's not all - we've responded to hundreds of written demands from fans in a twofold way: inside you'll find everyone's favorite sidekick Tails in his first solo adventure, and it's drawn by fan favorite... Scott Shaw! Think that's it?! No way! This special issue even includes a pull-out poster of... you guessed it - Sonic & Knuckles!

"The Mirror Zone"
Writer(s): Patrick Spaziante
Penciler(s): Patrick Spaziante
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

"Tails' Tallest Tale"
Writer(s): Scott Shaw!
Penciler(s): Scott Shaw!
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

Cover: Dave Manak & Jon D'Agostino


Sonic & Knuckles #1 - May, 1995

"Panic in the Sky!"
Writer(s): Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney & Dave Manak
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

This Sonic & Knuckles comic adapts America's favorite home video game (for Sega Genesis) into a dynamic 48-page Special! This number one collector's edition features a dynaimc cover by fav favorites Patrick Spaziante and Harvey Mercadoocasio, and it's colored by Heroic Age. The lead story is directly inspired by Sega's video game graphics and spotlights danger with Knuckles' floating island. Also, for the first time in Sonic's comic, you'll thrill to the awesome artwork of writer Ken Penders on a Knuckles solo story! Want more? How about the thrill of seeing inker Harvey's penciled and inked artwork an another Knuckles solo story?!

"Fire Drill "
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino

"Lord of the Floating Island"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic The Hedgehog:Triple Trouble #1 - July, 1995

"Tttriple Tttrouble!!! "
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

The lead story, which faithfully adapts Sega's Game Gear game, features the return of Knuckles in an all-out brawl with Sonic, and the introduction of Nack the Weasel! You'll also thrill to Tails' solo adventure in his new Sea Fox submarine as we begin the countdown to his mini-series! Plus, see Knuckles in his second solo story written and penciled by Ken Penders, which continues the countdown to his mini-series!

"Submersible Rehearsal "
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

"First Contact "
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Knuckles' Chaotix #1 - October, 1995

"The Chaos Effect"
Writer(s): Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

You'll find a fantastic story that faithfully adapts Sega's 32X game and features the formal debut of Espio The Chameleon, Mighty The Armadillo, Charmy Bee, Heavy, Bomb, the second appearance of Vector The Crocodile and or course... Knuckles! Want more?! OK! How about the latest chapter in Knuckles' solo adventures and the Chaotix team in their own story?! Want even more?! How about the return of the al-new, more-powerful Mecha Sonic from Sonic #25 and another fabulous computer colored cover from Heroic Age? this is definitely the comic book to own!

"Tag! You're it!"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

"The Hunt is On"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles #1 - February, 1996

"Crash of the Titans"
Writer(s): Mike Kanterovich
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles is a #1 collectr's edition that doesn't simply feature a brawl between the blue blur and rad red. It proudly spotlights our heroes in their ultimate super-powered forms from Sega's games as they tear up the turf like never before! The lead story of this knock-down, drag-out, battle-filled 48-page story is written by Mike Gallagher, with art by Art Mawhinney and Rich Loslowski! It also sports a sparkling cover by Spaz & Harvo with coloring by Heroic Age! But wait, there's more! The literary and artistic talents of Ken Penders will be bringing you the latest chapter in Knuckles' solo adventures in that very same edition!

"Fathers & Sons"
Writer(s): Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness #1 - July, 1996

"Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Patrick Spaziante
Inker(s): Harvo Mercadoocasio

How will the Freedom Fighters battle a roboticized version of their greatest hero without harming him? And who's going to stop him from harming the Freedom Fighters? Desparate situations demand desparate solutions! Obviously, Sally has come up with one: "Operation Last Resort!" What is "Operation Last Resort!" and how will it affect the relationship between Sonic and the Freedom Fighters? You can't wait to find out for yourself, can you? Don't forget about the "Forty Fathom Freedom Fighters" solo story by Mike Gallagher, Dave Manak and Rich Koslowski or the "Chaotix" solo by Kent Taylor with art by Harvo!

"Don't Let the Island Hit You on the Way Down!"
Writer(s): Kent Taylor
Penciler(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

"Eel of Fortune"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Live! #1 - November, 1996

"TThe Last Game Cartridge Hero"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Story, art, and first-ever photo cover by regular Sonic scribe Ken Penders! Also included are "The Substitute Freedom Fighters" by Rich Koslowski and Art Mawhinney & "KnucklesQuest 2" by Kent Taylor and Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante!

"The Substitute Freedom Fighters"
Writer(s): Rich Koslowski
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

"Knuckles Quest 2"
Writer(s): Kent Taylor
Penciler(s): Patrick Spaziante
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Cover: Ken Penders


Sonic Blast #1 - January, 1997

"Sonic Blast "
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

The comic adaptation for the Sonic game "Sonic 3D Blast"! It is available for your Genesis, Game Gear and Saturn! After you play the game, read the comic that gives the inside scoop. Plus: This issue contains a four-page "Find Your Name In Print" feature that lists over a thousand names - as well as special Fan Art featuring the full color pieces we couldn't print in the regular series!

"Bugged Bunnie"
Writer(s): Angelo Decesare
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Patrick Spaziante

"The T.U.F.F. Awards"
Writer(s): Angelo Decesare
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Patrick Spaziante

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #1: Battle Royal - May, 1997

"Battle Royal!"
Writer(s): Kent Taylor & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Jim Amash

A 48-page special of "mammoth proportions!" "KnucklesQuest" is over but the saga of the Sword of Acorns is not. Mammoth Mogul wants it. He wants it bad. Devising a plan that will keep Knuckles and The Chaotix from delivering the sword to Princess Sally and the Freedom Fighters isn't that much of a problem when you know what their weaknesses are. That's what being a villain is all about.

"The Map"
Writer(s): Tom Rolston
Penciler(s):Dave Manak
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Andrew Pepoy


Sonic Super Special #2: Brave New World - September, 1997

"Brave New World "
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Ken Penders

The first in a series of quarterly specials! This one has it all, fans. The Freedom Fighters travel into Robotropolis to assess the amount of damage done to their former city of Mobotropolis. But what kind of surprises await them? And are they friendly or deadly? Also, witness Sonic meet - uh, uh, ahhh - that would be telling. All we can say is that no Sonic fan would want to miss this issue!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders


Sonic Super Special #3: Sonic Firsts - November, 1997

You say you're looking for some hard-to-find Sonic issues? Well look no further than this special collection of Sonic comic "Firsts!" Included in this slick volume are: "Don't Cry For Me, Mobius!": The first Archie-produced Sonic comic story, originally published in both Sonic the Hedgehog #0 and the Sonic the Hedgehog #1/4 ashcan! "Rabbot Deployment": The first comic book appearance of Bunnie Rabbot from Sonic the Hedgehog #3! "Lizard of Odd": The first time in the comics that Sonic is transformed into Super Sonic, from Sonic the Hedgehog #4! "This Island Hedgehog": The first comic book appearance of Knuckles, originally presented in Sonic the Hedgehog #13!

"Don't Cry For Me, Mobius!"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Scott Shaw!
Inker(s): Jorge Pacheco

"Rabbot Deployment"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino

"Lizard of Odd"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Henry Scarpelli

"This Island Hedgehog"
Writer(s): Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #4: Return of the King - January, 1998

"The Return of the King"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

As our heroes travel back home, things have gone from bad to worse: in the absence of The Freedom Fighters, King Acorn's new edict has been issued: "Dismantle all Robians!" With battle lines drawn straight down the middle between King Acorn and Uncle Chuck, the question remains... who will Sonic and the Freedom Fighters side with? This one must not be missed. Plus: The one story you've been waiting for: How did Bunnie and Antoine escape Crocbot's clutches? This issue contains the answer.

"Down and Out in Downunda"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Nelson Ortega
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #5: Sonic Kids - April, 1997

"When You and I Were Young, Sally"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Witness the Freedom Fighters at the youngest stages of their illustrious careers. Miss it at your own risk! Witness the story of how Tails got his first sneakers and how Sonic saved the day for the first time in his illustrious career as a hero against Robotnik. Also check out the bonus story about witnessing the same events from three very different points of view as Sonic, Sally, and Antoine take down a rogue combot.

"Stop... Sonic Time!"
Writer(s): Tom Rolston & Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s) Jim Amash

"Total Re-Genesis"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Nelson Rebeiro, Art Mawhinney, Sam Maxwell, & John Hebert
Inker(s): Jim Amash

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #6: Sonic 50 Director's Cut - July, 1998

"For Whom the Bell Tolls"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers, Mike Gallagher, Kent Taylor, & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Steven Butler, Patrick Spaziante, Manny Galan, Nelson Ortega, Sam Maxwell, Dave Manak, & Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio, Pam Eklund, Andrew Pepoy, Jim Amash, Rich Koslowski, & Brian Thomas

In answer to unending reader demand, we restored Sonic #50 to its full originally-intended double-sized length! Included are scenes scripted for the first version with no room to fit them in. check it out and experience the conclusion to Endgame the way it was meant to be presented.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante


Sonic Super Special #7 - October, 1998

"Parallel Paradigm"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Jim Valentino
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Sonic, Knuckles, and the Freedom Fighters meet the heroes of Image comics! No, it's not a dream, nor a hoax, nor an imaginary story! The truth is not only our there, it's way out there as the Master Emerald, the power source that maintains the Floating Island's place in the sky, is stolen by a mysterious enemy. Sonic and the gang hit the Cosmic Interstate in search of the priceless gem. Where they wind up is a world unlike any they've seen before as they find themselves in the mean streets of New York City and beyond, teaming up with an assortment of heroes such as Shadowhawk, The Savage Dragon, The Maxx, and others in an effort to restore things to the way they used to be. Can they do it or will the bad guys win out in this 48 page epic adventure?

Cover: Jim Valentino, Patrick Spaziante, & Ken Penders


Sonic Super Special #8- January, 1999

"Zone Wars: Prelude "
Writer(s): Dan Slott
Penciler(s): James Fry
Inker(s): Bob Wiacek

Get ready for an issue that has... not one... but four stories! The first is "Zone Wars - The Prelude" in which Sonic not only discovers a Sally from a different dimension but also learns a secret about the Cosmic Interstate! The second, "Running On Empty" chronicles a story in which Sonic ages everytime he uses his speed! Also included are solo stories starring Konkey Khan and Tails!

"Running on Empty"
Writer(s): Roger Brown & Nelson Rebeiro
Penciler(s): Nelson Rebeiro
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

"Den of Thieves"
Writer(s): Frank Strom
Penciler(s): Frank Strom
Inker(s): Pam Eklund

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #9 Sonic Kids 2 - April, 1999

"Zoneward Bound "
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Sam Maxwell
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

They're back! Sonic kids!!! Presenting stories from The Freedom Fighters' formative years. All stories written by Mike Gallagher. They include: 1) Sonic and crew's first zone experience!; 2) We finally see how Princess Sally and Knuckles met (first shown in Sonic #44)!; And 3) The day Tails was born! 'Nuff said. Look for it!

"My Secret Guardian"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Manny Galan
Inker(s): Jim Amash

"Eve of Destruction"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Art Mawhinney
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #10: Crossover Chaos - July, 1999

"One Enchantra Evening, Chapter Two"
Writer(s): Mike Gallagher
Penciler(s): Dave Manak
Inker(s): Jim Amash

From a story that begins in Sabrina The Teenage Witch #28: Sonic has been mind-controlled by a witch known as The Enchantress. With revenge in mind, she plucks Sonic out of his world and drops him into Sabrina's town of Westbridge to wreak unspeakable havoc. But don't fret, Princess Sally follows him through the portal to team-up with Sabrina and try to reverse the harm. Or is it too late?

"Zone Wars: A Tale of Two Hedgehogs"
Writer(s): Karl Bollers
Penciler(s): Jim Valentino
Inker(s): Harvey Mercadoocasio

Evil Sonic is back on the loose again as he collects all the pieces of Giat Borg (last seen way back in Sonic #19 "Night of 1000 Hedgehogs") from different dimensional Sonics. Our Sonic heads him off at the past in an alternate zone where he teams up with the characters from Sonic Underground.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

 
Sonic Super Special #11: Girls Rule! - October, 1999

This special is definitely something different. It contains five separate stories, each spotlighting a different leading female character from the Sonic and Knuckles comics. All stories written and inked by Ken Penders.

"Princess Sally: Ascension"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Jim Valentino
Inker(s): Ken Penders

"Bunnie Rab-bot: Upgrade"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): James Fry
Inker(s): Ken Penders

"Julie-Su: Shadows"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Patrick Spaziante
Inker(s): Ken Penders

"Hershey: Commando"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ken Penders
Inker(s): Ken Penders

"Lupe: Family"
Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Colleen Doran
Inker(s): Ken Penders

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #12 - January, 2000

"Turnabout Heroes"
Writer(s): Ken Penders, Karl Bollers, & Dan Slott
Penciler(s): James Fry & Nelson Ribeiro
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy & Jim Amash

The special comic strip which began its run six months ago in Comic Shop News is collected in its entirety. It's printed in its original sideways format. "Giant Robotno." Featuring the return of the zany sideways character Zonic. Zonic needs help, so he calls upon Sonic to save millions in a neighboring zone where monsters rule. Also in this issue there will be a few other stories.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #13 - April, 2000

"Writer(s): Karl Bollers & Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Ron Lim
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Sonic and the Freedom Fighters face an evil entity out to obliterate their very existence. All the while, Dr. Robotnik watches, waiting for an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. The stakes get even higher when Amy Rose goes missing.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #14 - July, 2000

"Best of Times, Worst of Times"

Writer(s): Ken Penders
Penciler(s): Steven Butler
Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy

Everyone's favorite red dude with the ’tude, Knuckles, returns in this novel-length epic! The action comes fast and furious as old plot lines are resolved and the stage is set for new Knuckles adventures which will appear regularly in the monthly Sonic series. Plus: what Super Special could be complete without Sonic? In another “Zone Wars” feature (written by Jim Spivey and Evan Skolnick, with art by Suzanne Paddock and Harvo), Sonic is thrown into the trial of his life by a Mobius of another zone called Litigopolis where everyone sues everyone else. Sonic's only defense: his new attorney… Sally McAcorn!

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio


Sonic Super Special #15 - November, 2000

"Naugus Games"

Writer(s): Ken Penders & Mike Gallagher
Art by Penders, Gallagher, Josh D. Ray & Harvey Mercadoocasio

In the lead story, Sonic goes to the Southern Tundra to pay his respects to Eddy, the creature that risked his very life to save Sonic and his friends. In doing so, however, he unwittingly unleashes the evil being that killed Eddy in the first place, the imposing wizard Ixis Naugus. Is it a battle for survival or a battle for revenge?

"Sonic Spin City" Sonic gives a tip of the sneaker to Frank Miller's Sin City in a hard-boiled spoof.

Cover: Patrick Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio