Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 139

Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 139 is the one hundred and thirty-ninth issue of the main Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series published by Archie Comics.

Return to Angel Island - Part Two: Avatar
Sonic and the Chaotix take on the Dark Legion after being ambushed. Sonic uses one of the Dark Legion's flame swords in battle, but is cancelled out by another. The fight is stopped by Lara-Le mentioning that they are all on the same side. The Dark Legion are working with Angel Island resistance against Dr Robotnik and the Dingoes. Wynmacher also believing that Knuckles is the avatar and all of them sent off through a Warp Ring to the Hidden Palace Zone. Hundreds of echidnas are taking refuse and believe that Knuckles is the Avatar returned from the afterlife. Sonic can't believe that he didn't get a reception like this when he returned. Sonic and Knuckles meet up with a new echidna, Dr Finitevus who escorts them to the Hidden Palace of the Hidden Palace Zone. Lien-Da waits for them on their arrival, Knuckles and Julie-Su not happy about it. Lien-Da takes Knuckles and Sonic to the emerald alter, where the Master Emerald is being stored in secret away from the Dingoes and Dr Robotnik. Sonic and Knuckles look upon a mural of Super Sonic going head-tohead with what looks like Dr Robotnik. Lien-Da tells Sonic and Knuckles that the Brotherhood of Guardians transported the Master Emerald o protect it from the dingoes and put it in her care, while Locke stayed behind to face the enemy. Dimitri no longer being with the Dark Legion, Lien-Da is put in charge. Knuckles being over-powered by the Master Emerald's presence feels extreme pain.

Back at the campsite with the Chaotix, Knuckles mentions that Aurora warned him about the dangers of returning to the afterlife and the Master Emerald is taking him of everything. Knuckles is approached by two echidnas; Pollu and Meri-Ca who believe the prophecy of the Ancient Walkers that the Avatar can perform miracles. Hoping Knuckles can help restore natural eyesight instead of cybernetic implants to their daughter Desi-Ca, but are stopped by Dr Finitevus. Knuckles says that he isn't the prophecy, in which Vector doesn't believe, but Julie-Su agrees with the Dark Legion. Knuckles not wanting any more surprises for today is introduced to his new baby brother.

Mobius 25 years later: Slumber party
Manic decides to have fun with the girls with spin the bottle with Lara-Su, Salma and Riki-Le; Sonia objecting to the game. Julie-Su and Sally wanting to know the game, Lara-Su asks Manic to show us how to play. Manic cornered flees from the room to play pool with Sonic. The girls decides to have fun with a slumber party and wondering why Julie-su and Sally get along great and Sonic and Knuckles relationship is really bad.

Trivia

 * The zones that are shown in this issue include Lava Reef Zone and Hidden Palace Zone both from Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic & Knuckles.
 * A sign that is held up by one of the echidnas reads "The Avatar walks among us! Prophecy. S3:K 10:18:94" The prophecy according to the sign is Sonic 3 & Knuckles and the date that the game was released.
 * The mural from Sonic 3 & Knuckles with Super Sonic vs Dr Eggman is shown in the Hidden Palace.
 * Arriving on Angel Island, Knuckles is wearing black knuckles, an air necklace, and goggles. They look like the accessories that Knuckles can find in Sonic Adventure 2.
 * This issue marks the first appearance of Dr. Finitevus in his familiar form.
 * In the Sonic Mega Collection Plus game, this is the last issue shown, as the game had pictures of all Sonic the Hedgehog issues from Issue 139.