Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 250

Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 250 is the two-hundred and fiftieth issue of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series published by Archie Comics. It is the ninth part of the Sonic & Mega Man: Worlds Collide crossover event.

Official Solicitation
Celebrate 250 issues of the longest-running video game based comic series, Sonic the Hedgehog, with "When Worlds Collide" Part Nine of Twelve! The final act of the crossover mega-event starts here as Sonic and Mega Man stand united against the Wily Egg—and backing them up are all their heroic friends. Standing against them are the Robot Masters—all of them! Let the battle begin! At a whopping 48 pages, this double-sized issue features a special, digitally remastered re-presentation of the first Sonic the Hedgehog issue! Also featuring a stunning new wrap-around cover by Patrick 'SPAZ' Spaziante. Plus, choose your favorite hero with the 'Team Sonic' and 'Team Mega Man' CHIBI variant covers! Continued in this month's Mega Man #27!

When Worlds Collide: Part Nine All-Out War
The issue opens with Sonic, ALL of his friends (Including Omega!), Mega Man, Rush, and Proto Man facing down a whole army of Robot Masters led by the newly roboticized Rouge Woman outside of the Wily Egg. The group heads into battle, Sonic telling them to push through to the teleporter pad. Vector reminds him that they couldn't crack the access code, but Proto Man tells him that it's still their only way into the Wily Egg. Shadow is overwhelmed by an attack from Napalm Man, but Omega steps in to unload HIS arsenal on the walking tank. He tells Shadow that Rouge was wrong and it WAS a good idea for him to leave his post guarding their exit portal, but the Black Blur tells him that he can discuss it with her once she's safe. Sonic praises Shadow for finding Omega after he "teleported off in a huff" (To which he replies that he "did NOT") and reassures him that they'll get his teammate back. Shadow tells him to concentrate on the fight and Sonic heads off to back up Rock. He asks exactly how many Robot Masters Rock HAS fought in his world, to which he replies that it feels like hundreds. He notes and is relieved that his brothers from the initial line aren't included in this giant army, as it's going to be hard enough destroying all of Wily's bots again. He starts to get worried about Dr. Light, but Sonic reassures him that they've got this situation well in hand and he's as good as saved.

Speaking of Dr. Light, onboard the Wily Egg, Eggman and Wily have placed a Motobug and a Met inside of his cell and are betting Rings/Zenny that their minion can do more damage to him. They cheer on their respective underling, but the two just end up bumping into each other and fighting amongst themselves. Light tells the two Docs that it's not too late to reconsider their actions, as trying to rewrite ALL universes is too much even for men of such genius. Eggman wonders how he found out their master plan, but Wily tells him not to listen to him and that he's just jealous of their vision. He claims that they have complete control, but Thomas reminds him of the other times that he's had "complete control" (Ra Moon, Gamma, King, the Stardroids, Roboenza, and Bass) and that he's always had Mega Man to save him from himself. He also tells Eggman that from what he's heard of him, he's no different. (Chaos, the ARK, Emerl, the Time Eater.) Wily heads off in a huff and Eggman joins him after making a rather devious face in Light's direction.

Back to the battlefield, Rock says that this seemed a lot easier when he was fighting them one at a time while holding off several Robot Master attacks with Blues. Sonic comes to assist and also helps Shadow out by knocking Hard Man on Top Man. ("I didn't need your help!" "I know--I just like to steal your fun.") Blaze battles all of the fire-based RMs at once (Heat Man, Pharaoh Man, Flame Man, Burner Man, Magma Man, and Solar Man) and harnesses their flames into a giant tornado that she engulfs them all in. Silver handles several RMs at once easily with his psi powers, but Flash Man takes him by surprise with his Flash Stopper. (All the while envying his huge quills full of hair.) Espio and Shadow Man have a shinobi showdown while Charmy comes under attack by Hornet Man and Vector challenges Snake Man. Knuckles goes fist to fist against Stone Man and Cement Man. (Stone Man noting that he hits like Guts Man.) Shadow tells the mechanized Rouge that she shouldn't have come after him when he's taken off guard by Shade Man, saying that she's among classier company now. Amy splashes down against a team of water-based RMs (Splash Woman, Aqua Man, and Pump Man) and is about to be drowned when Tails comes to her rescue. However, he's also on the retreat from Wind Man, Tornado Man, and Gyro Man. Sonic taunts a whole squadron of speeding RMs (Quick Man, Nitro Man, Metal Man riding Turbo Man, and Slash Man riding Charge Man) and Quick Man applauds him on giving him a more thrilling battle than the slower Mega Man. Sonic uses his speed and spin dash to make short work of them and tells "Quickie" that even though Rock doesn't have his speed, none of the superfast rust buckets have his skill. Speaking of Rock, he takes on a hoard of RMs before turning his attention to Rouge Woman. Sonic takes her by surprise and Rock reverts her using the Sonic Shot, acquiring her Black Wave weapon to make his collection an even ten.

Back inside the Wily Egg, the Docs watch the battle going on outside. While Wily is really getting into it, Eggman just stands in silence. Bass asks him if he's not enjoying the show to which he replies that while he LOVES to watch robot-on-hedgehog violence, he's currently piecing together a little puzzle in his noggin. Orbot (Along with Cubot unsuccessfully trying to make Treble heel) comes into the room to warn Eggman of an unauthorized transmission coming from the prison deck. Wily asks if there's a problem, but Eggman says that he and Metal Sonic will handle it and they head off, Eggman drawing a particularly sinister grin. Back to the slugfest, Shadow tells Sonic that Proto Man has a plan. Blues says that they need to change tactics because any RM that they take down can be instantly time-cloned and sent right back to them. Shadow agrees and says that they need to strike at the Doctors NOW. Blues says that with the battle covering them, Sonic and Rock can head to the teleporter, but Rock worries about leaving everyone to fight the army by themselves. Shadow insists that they can take care of themselves and Sonic agrees, saying that the longer they drag out this fight, the more time the Docs have to accomplish their master plan. The two head off towards the teleporter with Tails and Rush in tow. Tails asks if it's really a good idea to leave their friends against that hoard, but Sonic says that the more RMs there are in the battlefield, the fewer there are onboard the Wily Egg to stop them from thwarting the Docs' scheme. Amy and Blues wish them luck and continue battling the army.

Back in his cell, Dr. Light is trying to get ahold of Rouge, Rock, Blues, Duo, or anyone through a communicator built out of Met parts, but isn't successful. Suddenly, Eggman arrives and praises his resourcefulness, saying that he was wondering how Rouge knew exactly where to strike to disable the Wily Egg's engines and vent their chaos energy. He initially thought it was Rouge's own resourcefulness, but the big tell was Light somehow knowing all about their master plan. He asks Metal Sonic to bring the good doctor and he obeys, dragging him over to a huge drop shaft that Eggman opens with the press of a button. ("Wait a moment! You don't need to--" "Probably not. But I WANT to. Good-bye, Dr. Light.") Metal Sonic throws Thomas out of the drop shaft, causing him to plummet to the ground below. Rush quickly takes notice of this and barks at Rock, the Blue Bomber soon realizing what is about to happen to his father.

Off-Panel
Mega Man makes some expectations for his comic...

Trivia

 * This issue will be the tenth milestone issue in the series.
 * The art style of the variant covers is reminiscent of Mega Man: Powered Up.
 * This issue will have 48 pages, the second half of which will contain a digitally remastered version of Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 1.
 * This marks the first time Ryan Jampole, a regular interior artist for the Mega Man comic series, has drawn Sonic characters.
 * The variant covers were revealed before the actual cover.
 * This is the third issue in the Archie Comics to have a gatefold cover (the first was the previous milestone, the second was Archie Mega Man Issue 25).
 * Shadow is holding a Game Gear in Team Sonic's variant cover.
 * Duo makes his first appearance on the Team Mega Man variant cover, excluding his cameo on Free Comic Book Day 2013's cover.
 * Several characters on the Team Mega Man cover appear to be injured, most notably the Genesis Unit. Others are fighting each other, as evidenced by Dr. Light trying to punch Wily in the upper right corner and Treble fighting with Rush over a biscuit in the opposite corner.