Cortez

Cortez is a character that was set to appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. He is a mobian mammal originally set to appear in Sonic Universe #95, but due to the issue's cancellation, he never appeared.

Appearance
Cortez is a light blue mobian mammal (likely a mongoose with his black spots on his eyes) with a white snout and chest hair. He possesses a lengthy, purple, gold, and black-colored sword that he carries with a gray-colored gauntlet adored on his left hand. On his right hand, he wears a white glove, with a purple inside and black spikes popping out on its side. Cortez wears a brown strap and belt, carried together with a yellow bucket and button. He wears purple-colored boots.

History

 * Due to the cancellation of Sonic Universe #95, the issue which debuted Cortez, pivotal information, such as names and dialogue, are unknown. However, page scans have given a taste of what was to come.

At an undisclosed location, Cortez had vandalized several pieces of artwork, all involving Antoine D'Coolette. As Antoine and Sonic the Hedgehog arrived at this location, they found the place vandalized, which insults Antoine. Cortez reveals that he is behind this, and brawls against the two heroes. Using his sword, he manages to subdue Antoine, slamming him down to the bottom floor, where he finds a new sword that rivals in strength with Cortez's sword. Antoine arrives back into the fight and subdues Cortez, but rather than give him the finishing blow, he forces him to leave the premises, to which Cortez takes advantage of the offer.

Personality
Nothing is known about Cortez other than he has a distinct resetment towards Antoine, as seen by the vandalism he was responsible of. It's likely Cortez also is tied with the Eggman Empire in some capacity, since he decorated a room full of Eggman Empire banners.

Powers and abilities
Cortez possesses a sword that can withstand hits from both Sonic's Homing Attack and Antoine's blade. However, it is as durable as Antoine's new sword he obtained during their first encounter.

Trivia

 * Like most standard swordwielders in fiction, Cortez is left handed.