Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue ¼ is the very first issue of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series to be published by Archie Comics. It is a six-page, free promotional comic which includes the first part of the story "Don't Cry for Me Mobius!", which was later featured in full in Sonic the Hedgehog #0.
Featured Stories[]
Don't Cry for Me, Mobius![]
- Writer: Michael Gallagher
- Pencils: Scott Shaw
- Inks: Jorge Pacheco
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Letters: Dan Nakrosis
- Editor: Daryl Edelman
- Editor-in-Chief: Richard Goldwater
- Special thanks to: Paul Castiglia
Synopsis[]
Part 1[]
The issue begins with Sonic the Hedgehog running away from Dr. Ivo Robotnik, who is chasing Sonic and trying to blast him with "Mega-Muck". Sonic is abruptly stopped by Caterkiller, but dodges Robotnik's attack again, causing Caterkiller to be hit by the mega-muck. Sonic then speeds away into the Great Forest, splashing the muck all over Robotnik as well.
Going down the Great Oak Slide, Sonic meets up with Princess Sally, Rotor and Tails. Tails, admiring Sonic, asks him if he defeated any more robots. Sonic begins to brag, but is interrupted by Sally, who argues he may have left a trail for Robotnik to track him and locate their secret hideout. Sonic assures her his super speed prevented this. Antoine shows up and explains there is a leak in Knothole, which might allow Robotnik to locate them.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Badnik Horde (first appearance)
- Buzzbomber (first appearance)
- Caterkiller (first appearance)
- Cluck (first appearance)
- Crabmeat (first appearance)
- Dr. Robotnik (first appearance)
- Knothole Freedom Fighters (first appearance)
- Antoine D'Coolette (first appearance)
- Miles "Tails" Prower (first appearance)
- Rotor Walrus (first appearance)
- Sally Acorn (first appearance)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (first appearance)
Races and species:
- Mobian (first appearance)
- Overlander (first appearance)
Locations:
- Multiverse (first appearance)
- Prime Zone (first appearance)
- Mobius (first appearance)
- Northamer (first appearance)
- Great Forest (first appearance)
- Knothole Village (first appearance)
- Freedom HQ (first appearance)
- Knothole Village (first appearance)
- Great Forest (first appearance)
- Northamer (first appearance)
- Mobius (first appearance)
- Prime Zone (first appearance)
Items:
- Great Oak Slide (first appearance)
- Sonic's sneakers (first appearance)
Vehicles:
- Egg-O-Matic (first appearance)
Misc.:
- Mega Muck (first appearance)
- Sonic Spin (first appearance)
Continuity[]
- Sally is shown to have reddish-brown fur and blonde hair. This was because she had fallen into a chemical vat on a mission prior and the toxins miscolored her fur as told in Knuckles the Echidna #29, "My Special Friend".
Trivia[]
- This story is part one of the full story included in Sonic the Hedgehog #0.
- Sonic mentions swinging like Tarzan.
Trivia[]
- The back of this issue contains the publication date of issue 0: 24 November 1992.
- The entirety of the issue is printed on the same newspaper grade paper that all of the Sonic comic stories following it were printed on until the change to magazine quality paper starting with issue #212.
- Although the comic series is based on the TV series, this issue predates it, making this the true first appearances of Antoine D'Coolette, Rotor Walrus, and Sally Acorn.
Gallery[]
Cover concepts[]
External links[]
- Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 1/4 at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.
