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| − | |previous= Archie Sonic Universe Issue 76 |
+ | |previous = Archie Sonic Universe Issue 76 |
| − | |current= #77 |
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| − | |previous= Archie Mega Man Issue 50 |
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| − | |next= Archie Sonic Boom Issue 9 |
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{{Infobox comic |
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|title = ''Sonic Universe'' #77 |
|title = ''Sonic Universe'' #77 |
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*24 June 2015 {{C|release date}} |
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*[[Patrick Spaziante]] {{C|regular}} |
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==Official solicitation== |
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| − | :''The next exciting chapter in the SONIC/MEGA MAN "WORLDS UNITE" crossover event starts here! "Worlds Unite" Part Five: The worlds of Sonic and Mega Man have been joined together by Sigma, and it’s going to take a full-on army of unified heroes to make it right! |
+ | :''The next exciting chapter in the SONIC/MEGA MAN "WORLDS UNITE" crossover event starts here! "Worlds Unite" Part Five: The worlds of Sonic and Mega Man have been joined together by Sigma, and it’s going to take a full-on army of unified heroes to make it right! Actually—scratch that—it’s going to take some heroes AND some villains! When the mysterious and malicious Xander Payne inexplicably arrives with Drs. Eggman and Wily in tow, our heroes get new insight into Sigma’s plans! Featuring cover art from the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and variant cover art from CLAUS-Justin Harder (Thor: the Dark World, SNL) and part 5 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!'' |
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In the brig, Eggman and Wily explain their situation and offer up info on Sigma's plan for amnesty. Mega Man is not entirely convinced, but Sonic and X point out the lack of options and agrees. The doctors reveal Sigma's plans and his location of the Lost Hex base. As a single world would perish to quickly, Sigma had two worlds fused to turn them into a massive battery that would last longer, using the [[Unity Engine]]s and [[Master Engine]] to drain the power of the worlds and increase his own, becoming a god. |
In the brig, Eggman and Wily explain their situation and offer up info on Sigma's plan for amnesty. Mega Man is not entirely convinced, but Sonic and X point out the lack of options and agrees. The doctors reveal Sigma's plans and his location of the Lost Hex base. As a single world would perish to quickly, Sigma had two worlds fused to turn them into a massive battery that would last longer, using the [[Unity Engine]]s and [[Master Engine]] to drain the power of the worlds and increase his own, becoming a god. |
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| − | As they prepare to face Sigma, the group makes their way with some amusing interactions: While Mega Man and Sonic bring water, E Tank |
+ | As they prepare to face Sigma, the group makes their way with some amusing interactions: While Mega Man and Sonic bring water, E Tank and [[Chili dog (Archie)|chili dogs]] to everyone, Sonic reminds Mega Man of their [[Worlds Collide|previous encounter]] and how he beat him, Mega Man thinking that he is exaggerating. Sticks trades conspiracy info with Xander and compares Sonic and [[Knuckles the Echidna (Archie)|Knuckles]] with the ones from her world. Wily muses on how Zero looks like something he'd make, [[Quake Woman]] and [[Nicole the Holo-Lynx|Nicole]] talk about feelings, [[Comedy Chimp]] struggles to get a laugh from [[Proto Man|Break Man]], [[Antoine D'Coolette|Antoine]] and Zero compare blades. X wishes he could contact [[Alia]] and [[Signas]], so Sally, [[Roll]], [[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]] and Nicole volunteer to take the role of Navigators. While checking the Robot Masters, Wily is surprised that from all of his creations, [[Shadow Man (Robot Master)|Shadow Man]] choose to stay on [[Doctor Thomas Light|Dr. Light's]] side, who reveals he is still loyal to Wily and only went to their side to make it easier to betray the heroes. |
Meanwhile, at the Lost Hex, Sigma is overseeing the production of his Mechaniloid army and uses his ever-increasing powers to [[Time-Clone|resurrect]] [[Chill Penguin]]. While Chill Penguin's [[w:c:megaman:DNA Soul|DNA Soul]] is not fully intact, he is functional and loyal to Sigma, which is all he needs. [[Zavok (Archie)|Zavok]] appears and informs Sigma of the Sky Patrol's approach. Too close to his next evolutionary phase to afford a distraction, Sigma orders his current army and the Deadly Six to stop them, and while the fodder buys time, he continues resurrecting more Reploids. Before long, the Sky Patrol arrives. Sigma's army heads out to stop them and the two sides engage in battle. |
Meanwhile, at the Lost Hex, Sigma is overseeing the production of his Mechaniloid army and uses his ever-increasing powers to [[Time-Clone|resurrect]] [[Chill Penguin]]. While Chill Penguin's [[w:c:megaman:DNA Soul|DNA Soul]] is not fully intact, he is functional and loyal to Sigma, which is all he needs. [[Zavok (Archie)|Zavok]] appears and informs Sigma of the Sky Patrol's approach. Too close to his next evolutionary phase to afford a distraction, Sigma orders his current army and the Deadly Six to stop them, and while the fodder buys time, he continues resurrecting more Reploids. Before long, the Sky Patrol arrives. Sigma's army heads out to stop them and the two sides engage in battle. |
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**[[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Albert W. Wily]] |
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+ | *The [[Freedom Fighters (Kingdom of Acorn)|Freedom Fighters]], [[Light Labs]], [[Maverick Hunters]] and [[Team Sticks]] discover their [[Unified World]] is deteriorating as a result of being merged in [[Archie Mega Man Issue 50|''Mega Man'' #50]], "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction". |
*[[Doctor Eggman (Archie)|Dr. Eggman]] and [[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Albert W. Wily]] are still on the run from the [[Deadly Six (Archie)|Deadly Six]] after their betrayal of [[Sigma]] in [[Archie Mega Man Issue 50|''Mega Man'' #50]], "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction". |
*[[Doctor Eggman (Archie)|Dr. Eggman]] and [[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Albert W. Wily]] are still on the run from the [[Deadly Six (Archie)|Deadly Six]] after their betrayal of [[Sigma]] in [[Archie Mega Man Issue 50|''Mega Man'' #50]], "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction". |
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*The Deadly Six are still under [[Sigma]]'s mind control, which Sigma used on them through their [[Deadly Six's Armor|armor]] in [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 76|''Sonic Universe'' #76]], "Worlds Unite! Part One: Across Time and Space". They would be freed from their armor in [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 274|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #274]], "Worlds Unite! Part Seven: Gears and Wills". |
*The Deadly Six are still under [[Sigma]]'s mind control, which Sigma used on them through their [[Deadly Six's Armor|armor]] in [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 76|''Sonic Universe'' #76]], "Worlds Unite! Part One: Across Time and Space". They would be freed from their armor in [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 274|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #274]], "Worlds Unite! Part Seven: Gears and Wills". |
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*[[Mama Robotnik]] and the [[w:c:megaman:Mega Man#TV series|Mega Man]] from the 80s animated series ''[[Wikipedia:Captain N: The Game Master|Captain N: The Game Master]]'' make a cameo appearance. |
*[[Mama Robotnik]] and the [[w:c:megaman:Mega Man#TV series|Mega Man]] from the 80s animated series ''[[Wikipedia:Captain N: The Game Master|Captain N: The Game Master]]'' make a cameo appearance. |
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| − | :'''Mega Man''': You''''' |
+ | :'''Mega Man''': You '''''beat''''' me? |
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+ | :'''Sonic''': Totally. |
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+ | :'''Mega Man''': Your '''''feet''''' beat my '''''Mega Buster?''''' |
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+ | :'''Sonic''': My feet are '''''really''''' fast. |
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+ | :'''Mega Man''': Somehow I feel like you're exaggerating... |
| − | :'''Comedy Chimp |
+ | :'''Comedy Chimp''': Y'know...an old showbiz saying comes to mind..."dying is easy, comedy is hard." |
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| − | *The solicit for this issue was the first media to confirm the presence of [[Xander Payne]] in [[Worlds Unite]]. |
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*This is the first issue of a ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic title in the main continuity in which characters from ''[[Sonic Boom (comic series)|Sonic Boom]]'' appear on the cover, in this case [[Sticks the Badger]], [[Comedy Chimp]] and [[Fastidious Beaver]]. It also marks the first time a character from that universe appears on the cover (Sticks). |
*This is the first issue of a ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic title in the main continuity in which characters from ''[[Sonic Boom (comic series)|Sonic Boom]]'' appear on the cover, in this case [[Sticks the Badger]], [[Comedy Chimp]] and [[Fastidious Beaver]]. It also marks the first time a character from that universe appears on the cover (Sticks). |
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==Gallery== |
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Archie Sonic Universe Issue 77 is the seventy-seventh issue in the Sonic Universe comic series published by Archie Comics. It is the fifth part of the "Worlds Unite" crossover.
Official solicitation
- The next exciting chapter in the SONIC/MEGA MAN "WORLDS UNITE" crossover event starts here! "Worlds Unite" Part Five: The worlds of Sonic and Mega Man have been joined together by Sigma, and it’s going to take a full-on army of unified heroes to make it right! Actually—scratch that—it’s going to take some heroes AND some villains! When the mysterious and malicious Xander Payne inexplicably arrives with Drs. Eggman and Wily in tow, our heroes get new insight into Sigma’s plans! Featuring cover art from the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and variant cover art from CLAUS-Justin Harder (Thor: the Dark World, SNL) and part 5 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!
Featured stories
Worlds Unite! Part Five: Everybody in the Same Boat
- Writer: Ian Flynn
- Pencils: Edwin Huang
- Inks: Gary Martin
- Letters: John Workman
- Colorist: Gabriel Cassata
- Assistant Editor: Jonathan H. Gray
- Editor: Vincent Lovallo
- Editor-in-chief: Victor Gorelick
- President: Mike Pellerito
- Publisher: Jon Goldwater
- Special Thanks to: Eddie Muzuno, Stacy-Arnold Strider, Patrick Riley and to the character business and Licensing Department of Sega Corporation.
- Special Thanks to: Francis Mao, Noriko Matsunaga, Susan Suarez and Hiromi Iwasaki at Capcom media and Consumer products and to 飛田栄実.
Synopsis
Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man look down on the Unified World, and the sight indicates that the merging of the two worlds is having a negative effect on the resulting planetoid. The pair then turn back to a meeting aboard the Sky Patrol with the Unified Army, which also includes Flash Man of the Robot Masters, the three Maverick Hunters, Rotor the Walrus, and Sally Acorn. Sally questions the absence of Sticks the Badger, and is informed that she is dealing with "spy brooms." After processing this, Sally informs her colleagues that they need to come up with a plan to deal with Sigma and his plot regarding their worlds. Meanwhile, on the Lost Hex, Dr. Eggman and Dr. Albert W. Wily are fleeing members of the Deadly Six. As the two take cover and contemplate their dire straits, a Genesis Portal opens behind them and admits Xander Payne. Wily recognizes the robot-hating terrorist, but the pair are surprised when Xander offers to save them, claiming that he "must fulfill [his] destiny", and opens another portal through which they escape.
Back on the Sky Patrol, the meeting continues but is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Sticks. Getting things back on track, Sally-having informed the group that they intend to upgrade the Sky Patrol-turns the floor over to X, as his group has the most experience dealing with Sigma. After explaining Sigma's origin and how dangerous he is, it is noted they have little information of his current position and plans. Shortly into the meeting, Xander's Genesis Portal opens in the room, depositing the doctors and Xander. Surprised by this (specially Mega Man as Wily was presumably dead), the heroes waste no time in locking up the villains.
In the brig, Eggman and Wily explain their situation and offer up info on Sigma's plan for amnesty. Mega Man is not entirely convinced, but Sonic and X point out the lack of options and agrees. The doctors reveal Sigma's plans and his location of the Lost Hex base. As a single world would perish to quickly, Sigma had two worlds fused to turn them into a massive battery that would last longer, using the Unity Engines and Master Engine to drain the power of the worlds and increase his own, becoming a god.
As they prepare to face Sigma, the group makes their way with some amusing interactions: While Mega Man and Sonic bring water, E Tank and chili dogs to everyone, Sonic reminds Mega Man of their previous encounter and how he beat him, Mega Man thinking that he is exaggerating. Sticks trades conspiracy info with Xander and compares Sonic and Knuckles with the ones from her world. Wily muses on how Zero looks like something he'd make, Quake Woman and Nicole talk about feelings, Comedy Chimp struggles to get a laugh from Break Man, Antoine and Zero compare blades. X wishes he could contact Alia and Signas, so Sally, Roll, Cream and Nicole volunteer to take the role of Navigators. While checking the Robot Masters, Wily is surprised that from all of his creations, Shadow Man choose to stay on Dr. Light's side, who reveals he is still loyal to Wily and only went to their side to make it easier to betray the heroes.
Meanwhile, at the Lost Hex, Sigma is overseeing the production of his Mechaniloid army and uses his ever-increasing powers to resurrect Chill Penguin. While Chill Penguin's DNA Soul is not fully intact, he is functional and loyal to Sigma, which is all he needs. Zavok appears and informs Sigma of the Sky Patrol's approach. Too close to his next evolutionary phase to afford a distraction, Sigma orders his current army and the Deadly Six to stop them, and while the fodder buys time, he continues resurrecting more Reploids. Before long, the Sky Patrol arrives. Sigma's army heads out to stop them and the two sides engage in battle.
Appearances
Characters:
- Deadly Six
- Maverick
- Mechaniloids
- Unified Army
- Dr. Albert W. Wily
- Dr. Eggman
- Freedom Fighters
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Maverick Hunters
- Alia (mentioned)
- Axl
- Mega Man X
- Signas (mentioned)
- Zero
- Robot Masters
- Team Sticks
- Xander Payne
Locations:
- Earth (Mega Man's World) (flashback)
- Sigma's Fortress (flashback)
- Unified World
Items:
- Boomerang
- Deadly Six's Armor
- Master Engine
- Miles Electric
- Piko Piko Hammer
- Power Ring
- Prison Egg
- Red Star Ring
- Ring-Blades
- Unity Engine (mentioned)
Vehicles:
Misc.:
Continuity
- The Freedom Fighters, Light Labs, Maverick Hunters and Team Sticks discover their Unified World is deteriorating as a result of being merged in Mega Man #50, "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction".
- Dr. Eggman and Dr. Albert W. Wily are still on the run from the Deadly Six after their betrayal of Sigma in Mega Man #50, "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction".
- The Deadly Six are still under Sigma's mind control, which Sigma used on them through their armor in Sonic Universe #76, "Worlds Unite! Part One: Across Time and Space". They would be freed from their armor in Sonic the Hedgehog #274, "Worlds Unite! Part Seven: Gears and Wills".
- Xander Payne ends up on the Lost Hex due to the ability he gained in Mega Man #50, "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction".
- Mega Man X and Sticks the Badger notes how the latter was out handling a "spy broom," which refers to Sticks' fight with Roll in Sonic the Hedgehog: Worlds Unite Battles #1, "Sticks vs Roll".
- Xander sends himself, Wily and Eggman to the Sky Patrol, where the heroes form a temporary truce with them. This would last until Mega Man #51, "Worlds Unite! Part Eight: Holes in Reality".
- Mega Man X recalls Sigma's escape to Sonic's World in Sonic Universe #76, "Worlds Unite! Part One: Across Time and Space".
- Mega Man mentions how Dr. Wily was presumed death after the incident in Mega Man #48, "The Ultimate Betrayal Part Four: Gamma".
- Eggman and Wily reveals Sigma's plan to merge many more universes with more Unity Engines, then use a Master Engine to gain god-like power, to the heroes.
- Sonic brings up that Drs. Eggman and Wily turned him and Mega Man into Roboticized Masters in Sonic Boom #8, "Worlds Unite Part Two: Broken Heroes".
- Sonic and Mega Man discuss their earlier fight in the first act of Worlds Collide.
- Rotor still has the Red Star Ring they got from Dr. Ellidy in Sonic Universe #74, "Spark of Life Part Four".
- Quake Woman recalls her call to arms in Sonic the Hedgehog #273, "Worlds Unite Part Three: Clash of the Corrupted".
- The unified heroes and villains locate the Lost Hex, and prepare to strike. This attack continues into Sonic Boom #9, "Worlds Unite! Part Six: Fire in the Sky".
Trivia
- The title of this story is a play on the common phrase "all in the same boat".
- Sticks stating that Knuckles could stand to bulk up and her outburst at Sonic not wearing sports tape is a callback to her dimension's version of Sonic and Knuckles.
Off Panel
- Script: Bill Freiberger
- Pencils & Inks: Jonathan H. Gray
- Colors: Matt Herms
Synopsis
Off Panel
Crammed inside a single panel filled with characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Boom and Mega Man franchises, Sonic asks Mega Man if he thinks the crossover is getting just a little crowded.
Appearances
Characters:
- Auto
- Charmy Bee
- Dave the Intern
- Dr. Albert W. Wily
- Dr. Eggman
- Dr. Thomas Light
- Freedom Fighters
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Maverick
- Maverick Hunters
- Mayor Fink
- Met
- Orbot
- Robot Masters
- Rush
- Team Sticks
- Xander Payne
- Zomom
Trivia
- Bass appears in this issue's Off Panel, despite not appearing in the crossover itself.
- Mama Robotnik and the Mega Man from the 80s animated series Captain N: The Game Master make a cameo appearance.
Quotes
- Mega Man: You beat me?
- Sonic: Totally.
- Mega Man: Your feet beat my Mega Buster?
- Sonic: My feet are really fast.
- Mega Man: Somehow I feel like you're exaggerating...
- Comedy Chimp: Y'know...an old showbiz saying comes to mind..."dying is easy, comedy is hard."
Trivia
- This is the first issue of a Sonic the Hedgehog comic title in the main continuity in which characters from Sonic Boom appear on the cover, in this case Sticks the Badger, Comedy Chimp and Fastidious Beaver. It also marks the first time a character from that universe appears on the cover (Sticks).
Gallery
Concept artwork
Cover artwork
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Preview pages
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External links
- Archie Sonic Universe Issue 77 on Mega Man Knowledge Database
- Archie Sonic Universe Issue 77 at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.