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|title= ''Knuckles the Echidna'' #7 |
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| + | *October 1997 {{C|release date}} |
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*[[Patrick Spaziante]] |
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*[[Manny Galan]] |
*[[Manny Galan]] |
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*[[Josh Ray]] |
*[[Josh Ray]] |
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| − | *[[Heroic Age]] |
+ | *[[Heroic Age Colors]] |
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+ | |frontispiece = Patrick Spaziante |
|writer = [[Ken Penders]] |
|writer = [[Ken Penders]] |
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+ | |pencils = Manny Galan |
|inks = [[Andrew Pepoy]] |
|inks = [[Andrew Pepoy]] |
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|letters = [[Vickie Williams]] |
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'''''Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 7''''' is the seventh issue of the ''[[Knuckles the Echidna (comic series)|Knuckles the Echidna]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]]. |
'''''Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 7''''' is the seventh issue of the ''[[Knuckles the Echidna (comic series)|Knuckles the Echidna]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]]. |
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| + | ==Featured stories== |
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| − | ==Summary== |
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| − | ===Dark Vengeance |
+ | ===Dark Vengeance Part One of Three: Deadly Homecoming=== |
* '''Writer: '''[[Ken Penders]] |
* '''Writer: '''[[Ken Penders]] |
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* '''Pencils: '''[[Manny Galan]] |
* '''Pencils: '''[[Manny Galan]] |
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* '''Managing editor: '''[[Victor Gorelick]] |
* '''Managing editor: '''[[Victor Gorelick]] |
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* '''Editor-in-chief: '''[[Richard Goldwater]] |
* '''Editor-in-chief: '''[[Richard Goldwater]] |
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A [[Mammoth Mogul|shadowy figure]] looks upon a [[Chaos Emerald (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaos Emerald]] and calls [[Enerjak]] back from the depths of space to [[Mobius (Archie)|Mobius]]. At a [[Dark Legion]] camp, [[Kragok]] gives a speech about their newly erected statue of [[Dimitri]] to boost morale. Enerjak lands on top of the statue and notices the face of Dimitri, thinking it is a pretty good recreation. Kragok fearfully asks if Enerjak knew Dimitri. Enerjak answers by instructing Kragok to remove his faceplate. He does so and is shocked to find that Enerjak is the very Dimitri they worship. Enerjak takes the situation in stride and decides that they'll be his army now. |
A [[Mammoth Mogul|shadowy figure]] looks upon a [[Chaos Emerald (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaos Emerald]] and calls [[Enerjak]] back from the depths of space to [[Mobius (Archie)|Mobius]]. At a [[Dark Legion]] camp, [[Kragok]] gives a speech about their newly erected statue of [[Dimitri]] to boost morale. Enerjak lands on top of the statue and notices the face of Dimitri, thinking it is a pretty good recreation. Kragok fearfully asks if Enerjak knew Dimitri. Enerjak answers by instructing Kragok to remove his faceplate. He does so and is shocked to find that Enerjak is the very Dimitri they worship. Enerjak takes the situation in stride and decides that they'll be his army now. |
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[[Julie-Su]] joins [[Knuckles the Echidna (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Knuckles]] while he sits on the edge of the [[Angel Island (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Floating Island]]. He tells her that, since their trip to [[Robotropolis (Archie)|Mobotropolis]], he is been thinking about how he can relate to [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic]] feeling like his parents are keeping secrets from him. He goes on to say that he feels more like everyone in his life is keeping secrets from him and using him and that he longs for the time when all he had to worry about was guarding the island's Chaos Emerald. Julie is a bit envious, explaining that Knuckles is the only person who seems to care about her and the people of [[Echidnaopolis]] treat her coldly due to her past as a Legionnaire. Knuckles decides that they should seek out [[Archimedes]] for advice. |
[[Julie-Su]] joins [[Knuckles the Echidna (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Knuckles]] while he sits on the edge of the [[Angel Island (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Floating Island]]. He tells her that, since their trip to [[Robotropolis (Archie)|Mobotropolis]], he is been thinking about how he can relate to [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic]] feeling like his parents are keeping secrets from him. He goes on to say that he feels more like everyone in his life is keeping secrets from him and using him and that he longs for the time when all he had to worry about was guarding the island's Chaos Emerald. Julie is a bit envious, explaining that Knuckles is the only person who seems to care about her and the people of [[Echidnaopolis]] treat her coldly due to her past as a Legionnaire. Knuckles decides that they should seek out [[Archimedes]] for advice. |
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| − | Meanwhile, Archimedes is warned by [[Deo Volente]] that the [[Brotherhood of Guardians|Guardians]] at [[Haven]] fear that something dire is afoot. Suddenly, a vision of Enerjak appears in the room and, realizing that the [[Fire Ants]] have consistently been his downfall, imprisons Archimedes and Deo Volente. In Echidnaopolis, [[Helmut Von Stryker|Von Stryker]] speaks to the [[High Council of Echidnaopolis|High Council]] to discuss housing for the [[Dingo Regime|dingoes]]. Councilor [[Darwin]] explains that they're building as fast as they can, but Stryker suggests that they wouldn't agree if it the dingo [[Zone ( |
+ | Meanwhile, Archimedes is warned by [[Deo Volente]] that the [[Brotherhood of Guardians|Guardians]] at [[Haven]] fear that something dire is afoot. Suddenly, a vision of Enerjak appears in the room and, realizing that the [[Fire Ants]] have consistently been his downfall, imprisons Archimedes and Deo Volente. In Echidnaopolis, [[Helmut Von Stryker|Von Stryker]] speaks to the [[High Council of Echidnaopolis|High Council]] to discuss housing for the [[Dingo Regime|dingoes]]. Councilor [[Darwin]] explains that they're building as fast as they can, but Stryker suggests that they wouldn't agree if it the dingo [[Zone (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Zone]] had survived instead of theirs. Another councilor suggests that the dingoes can't be trusted, but Stryker feels that their situation is favorable for the [[echidna]]s and asks how he can smooth things over. At Counciller Darwin's proposal, they agree that the housing problem will be addressed if the dingoes give up their military weaponry. Stryker, however, secretly plans to betray their promise. |
| − | In [[Lava Reef |
+ | In [[Lava Reef (Archie)|Lava Reef Zone]], Knuckles and Julie-Su are track down a [[Fire Ant]], who tells them that none of their kind can find Archimedes or Deo Volente. Julie-Su wonders if the Dark Legion could be responsible, but the fire ant answers that it sounds like something far more dangerous. Knuckles and Julie-Su depart to try and unravel the mystery. Meanwhile, [[Lara-Le]] and [[Wynmacher]] discuss her feelings about Knuckles' upbringing. He tells her that she didn't know that she would be married into "Echidna royalty" and that she needs to move forward with her life. She decides that she needs to speak with [[Locke]]. |
In the [[Rainbow Valley]], Knuckles and Julie-Su arrive at the home of [[Espio the Chameleon (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Espio the Chameleon]], but find it ransacked. Meanwhile, [[Hawking]] is being examined as he sleeps by [[Sabre]] and Locke. Sabre suggests Locke rest when Hawking suddenly suffers a heart attack. Locke delves into his mind, but Hawking refuses to keep living. Knuckles and Julie-Su continue their search for the [[Chaotix (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaotix]] while Kragok finds Enerjak preparing himself for his confrontation with Knuckles. Enerjak appears as a vision before Knuckles and Julie-Su, mocking them as he grabs Knuckles. |
In the [[Rainbow Valley]], Knuckles and Julie-Su arrive at the home of [[Espio the Chameleon (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Espio the Chameleon]], but find it ransacked. Meanwhile, [[Hawking]] is being examined as he sleeps by [[Sabre]] and Locke. Sabre suggests Locke rest when Hawking suddenly suffers a heart attack. Locke delves into his mind, but Hawking refuses to keep living. Knuckles and Julie-Su continue their search for the [[Chaotix (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaotix]] while Kragok finds Enerjak preparing himself for his confrontation with Knuckles. Enerjak appears as a vision before Knuckles and Julie-Su, mocking them as he grabs Knuckles. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | [[File:DeadlyHomecoming.jpg|thumb|200px|The combined three-part image]] |
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*This issue's cover is the first part of a three-part image. |
*This issue's cover is the first part of a three-part image. |
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| − | *When Enerjak crashes into Dimitri's statue, Kragok exclaims "By Amil's Force!" This expletive is never explained, nor was it ever turned into a plot point like the similar reference "By [[Vale]]'s bones!" |
+ | *When Enerjak crashes into Dimitri's statue, Kragok exclaims "By Amil's Force!" This expletive is never explained, nor was it ever turned into a plot point like the similar reference "By [[Ixis Vale|Vale]]'s bones!" |
| + | *This issue marks the first and only known appearances of Darwin and "Madam Councilor", who is not known by any other name. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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[[Category:Knuckles the Echidna issues]] |
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Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 7 is the seventh issue of the Knuckles the Echidna comic series published by Archie Comics.
Featured stories
Dark Vengeance Part One of Three: Deadly Homecoming
- Writer: Ken Penders
- Pencils: Manny Galan
- Inks: Andrew Pepoy
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Letters: Vickie Williams
- Editor: J. Freddy Gabrie
- Managing editor: Victor Gorelick
- Editor-in-chief: Richard Goldwater
A shadowy figure looks upon a Chaos Emerald and calls Enerjak back from the depths of space to Mobius. At a Dark Legion camp, Kragok gives a speech about their newly erected statue of Dimitri to boost morale. Enerjak lands on top of the statue and notices the face of Dimitri, thinking it is a pretty good recreation. Kragok fearfully asks if Enerjak knew Dimitri. Enerjak answers by instructing Kragok to remove his faceplate. He does so and is shocked to find that Enerjak is the very Dimitri they worship. Enerjak takes the situation in stride and decides that they'll be his army now.
Julie-Su joins Knuckles while he sits on the edge of the Floating Island. He tells her that, since their trip to Mobotropolis, he is been thinking about how he can relate to Sonic feeling like his parents are keeping secrets from him. He goes on to say that he feels more like everyone in his life is keeping secrets from him and using him and that he longs for the time when all he had to worry about was guarding the island's Chaos Emerald. Julie is a bit envious, explaining that Knuckles is the only person who seems to care about her and the people of Echidnaopolis treat her coldly due to her past as a Legionnaire. Knuckles decides that they should seek out Archimedes for advice.
Meanwhile, Archimedes is warned by Deo Volente that the Guardians at Haven fear that something dire is afoot. Suddenly, a vision of Enerjak appears in the room and, realizing that the Fire Ants have consistently been his downfall, imprisons Archimedes and Deo Volente. In Echidnaopolis, Von Stryker speaks to the High Council to discuss housing for the dingoes. Councilor Darwin explains that they're building as fast as they can, but Stryker suggests that they wouldn't agree if it the dingo Zone had survived instead of theirs. Another councilor suggests that the dingoes can't be trusted, but Stryker feels that their situation is favorable for the echidnas and asks how he can smooth things over. At Counciller Darwin's proposal, they agree that the housing problem will be addressed if the dingoes give up their military weaponry. Stryker, however, secretly plans to betray their promise.
In Lava Reef Zone, Knuckles and Julie-Su are track down a Fire Ant, who tells them that none of their kind can find Archimedes or Deo Volente. Julie-Su wonders if the Dark Legion could be responsible, but the fire ant answers that it sounds like something far more dangerous. Knuckles and Julie-Su depart to try and unravel the mystery. Meanwhile, Lara-Le and Wynmacher discuss her feelings about Knuckles' upbringing. He tells her that she didn't know that she would be married into "Echidna royalty" and that she needs to move forward with her life. She decides that she needs to speak with Locke.
In the Rainbow Valley, Knuckles and Julie-Su arrive at the home of Espio the Chameleon, but find it ransacked. Meanwhile, Hawking is being examined as he sleeps by Sabre and Locke. Sabre suggests Locke rest when Hawking suddenly suffers a heart attack. Locke delves into his mind, but Hawking refuses to keep living. Knuckles and Julie-Su continue their search for the Chaotix while Kragok finds Enerjak preparing himself for his confrontation with Knuckles. Enerjak appears as a vision before Knuckles and Julie-Su, mocking them as he grabs Knuckles.
Key Events
- Enerjak returns to Mobius and takes command of the Dark Legion.
- The Chaotix are kidnapped by the Dark Legion.
Quotes
- Knuckles: "I was beginning to wonder if you'd follow me up! Need a hand?"
- Julie-Su: "Thanks -- but no thanks! I'm more than capable!"
- Knuckles: "Yeah -- I'm sure!"
Trivia
The combined three-part image
- This issue's cover is the first part of a three-part image.
- When Enerjak crashes into Dimitri's statue, Kragok exclaims "By Amil's Force!" This expletive is never explained, nor was it ever turned into a plot point like the similar reference "By Vale's bones!"
- This issue marks the first and only known appearances of Darwin and "Madam Councilor", who is not known by any other name.
Gallery
Preview pages
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