Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 205 is the two hundred fifth issue of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by Archie Comics.
Official solicitation[]
- “On the Run Part One”: Bunnie is back, but worse for wear with her wounds being tended in the hospital. Luckily, her friends are by her side... but not for long, as a less-than-lucid Eggman attacks in his Egg-Tortoise walker! Sonic and Tails spring into action, while Iron Queen and crew watch with wide eyes. Why are they so interested in seeing Eggman captured? It's the start of a new pulse-pounding tale guest-starring Nicole, Antoine, Monkey Khan, Espio and more! PLUS: “Birthright Part One”: Now it can be revealed: the long-held secret of the disappearance of Lien-Da’s father!
Featured stories[]
On the Run Part One: All Eggs in One Basket[]
- Writer: Ian Flynn
- Pencils: Steven Butler
- Inks: Terry Austin
- Colors: Matt Herms
- Letters: John E. Workman, Jr.
- Assistant Editor: Paul Kaminski
- Editor/Managing Editor: Mike Pellerito
- Editor-in-chief: Victor Gorelick
- Special thanks to: Cindy Chau & Jerry Chu at SEGA Licensing
Synopsis[]
Dr. Eggman unlocks the cell override code while insanely rambling. Snively comes over and witnesses Robotnik crashing out of his cell. He throws Snively onto the wall and heads out to "destroy that hedgehog". Snively puts the Yagyu Clan and Dark Legion on high alert. He rams into the Iron King by accident and explains the problem. As he does, Eggman suddenly crashes out in his Egg-Tortoise, scattering the Iron Dominion's forces.
Back at New Mobotropolis, Sonic and Monkey Khan visit Bunnie in the Tommy Turtle Memorial Hospital while she is healing. Bunnie says she just needed some "rest". Monkey Khan apologizes to Bunnie, but she tells him that she was in more dangerous situations than what had happened that morning, and forgives him. Doctor Quack reminds Khan that he should be in bed. Sonic steps in and tells the doctor that Khan was with him the whole time. As Dr. Quack walks out, Nicole comes in and tells the room at large about a disturbance in the Great Forest.
Sonic heads to the forest and finds Dr. Eggman ripping out trees with his mech, looking for "Knothole". As he sees the blue hedgehog, Eggman at first thinks it's another Mobian, but suddenly realizes who he is. Eggman then fires missiles at Sonic, but Sonic dodges all of them.
Meanwhile, in the Eggdome, as the Iron Queen is directing everyone to get prepared, the Bride of the Conquering Storm comes in and explains Espio's failure. The Iron Queen directs her to go back to the Dragon Kingdom to get the other clans in line. Conquering Storm acknowledges the order while leaving with a sinister grin on her face. The queen then tells Dimitri he will be in charge of the Eggdome's security. When she leaves, Dimitri then tells Lien-Da to watch over things, but as he goes to his lab, she heads to her bunk instead.
Tails flies in to help Sonic and sees that it is Dr. Eggman causing all the havoc. Sonic directs him to disable the guns while Eggman is distracted. Tails manages to crawl under and shut down the entire system instead. He asks Sonic if he is going easy on Eggman, and he says he is after "breaking" him. Tails explains that he deserves no sympathy, but he does say that they don't have to be cruel to him. Sonic tries to get Eggman to surrender, but he sucker-punches Sonic in the face and passes out after laughing maniacally. The Iron Dominion then appears and demands that they hand over Eggman. Sonic tells Tails to take Eggman to the city, saying he's got the hard job while he prepares to fight the Iron Dominion.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Badnik Horde (mentioned)
- Crabmeat (mentioned)
- Bride of the Conquering Storm
- Dimitri
- Dr. Eggman
- Dr. Quack
- Iron Dominion
- Knothole Freedom Fighters
- Kodos Lion (mentioned)
- Lien-Da
- Monkey Khan
- Iron Khan (mentioned)
- Snively Robotnik
- Yagyu Clan
Locations:
- Prime Zone
- Mobius
- Northamer
- Yurashia (mentioned)
- Dragon Kingdom (mentioned)
- Mobius
Races and species:
- Mobian
- Mobini (mentioned)
- Clucky (mentioned)
- Streaking Pasha (mentioned)
- Overlander
Items:
- Atom-Bat
- Blaster
- Crystal Staff
- Egg-Tortoise (first appearance)
- Flying Pod
- Hover Bubble
- Master Emerald (mentioned)
- Nanite
- Power Ring Crown
- Saucer
- Sonic's sneakers
- Tremor Mace
- Ultimate Annihilator (mentioned)
Misc.:
Trivia[]
- Throughout this story, Dr. Eggman frequently makes references to famous lines and habits of the various versions of himself across the Sonic franchise's history
- While in his padded cell, Eggman babbles about several elements of the early comics, especially those relevant to the original Dr. Robotnik. These references include mentions of Kodos Lion, Crabmeat as Robotnik's lackey, the Ultimate Annihilator, and Streaking Pashas.
- Eggman's quote to Snively "Snoo-ping as usual" is a reference to the internet meme Robotnik Pingas, which is well known among Sonic fans on YouTube and based on an out-of-context line from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog.[2]
- Eggman covers his left arm in mechanical parts, mimicking the original Dr. Robotnik's roboticized left arm.
- Eggman's line, "SNIV-LAAAAAAYYY!!!", along with Snively's "EEEEE!", are references to Snively's scream from the Sonic the Hedgehog television series.
- Eggman quotes part of his Sonic Adventure 2 theme song, "E.G.G.M.A.N.", when escaping from the Eggdome.
- Similar to "Snoo-ping as usual," Eggman quotes from the Youtube video It's From the Show as well.
- The cell block override code "EPSILON-GAMMA-GAMMA" is an acronym for EGG.
Birthright Part One[]
- Writer: Ian Flynn
- Pencils: Jamal Peppers
- Inks: Terry Austin
- Colors: Matt Herms
- Letters: John Workman
Synopsis[]
While resting in her bunk, Lien-Da reflects on how a Kommissar shouldn't be bunking with the troops and that she should be Grandmaster. She reflects on how she and her brother Kragok plotted their own father's assassination, how she used an unstable weapon to kill him and how it also hurt herself. She also remembered how when she came to, Kragok took her 'rightful' Grandmaster position for himself alone. She reflects that whenever she had a chance to become Grandmaster, someone else would always take it away from her. Dimitri then told Lien-Da over the intercom to come to his lab. Hesitating for a few moments, Lien-Da goes to the lab, intending to take her rightful position...
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Dark Legion
- Remington (mentioned)
Races and species:
Locations:
- Multiverse
- Prime Zone
- Twilight Zone (flashback)
Items:
- Experimental Dark Legion weapon (only appearance) (flashback)
Misc.:
Trivia[]
- This story confirms that Lien-Da was responsible for the death of Mari-Su. Previously, it was heavily implied that Kragok and Lien-Da had a hand in her death, but it was never confirmed.
Off Panel[]
- Script: Ian Flynn
- Pencils: Lindsay Cibos
- Inks/Colors: Paul Kaminski
Synopsis[]
Dr. Eggman, looking at the next script is enraged at how they are making him act. Snively remarks that "Truly, the mighty have fallen." Eggman was not upset about that, saying that if he has to act differently, he has the perfect "plot twist" in mind. He changes into his full El Gran Gordo costume from the 'Sonic X comics and says he should return. Snively, aghast at the sight of the gaudy costume, then cries out, "Can we even do that joke?!"
Other features[]
- Fan Funnies: Amy Rose hugs Shadow the Hedgehog then Silver the Hedgehog mistaking them both to be Sonic. Sonic puts on a Smiley face mask and thinks to himself "Best idea ever!" looking at an Amy who cannot find Sonic (though he's standing right next to her).
Quotes[]
- Dr. Eggman: SNIV-LAAAAAAYYY!!! What are you doing out here?! Snoo-ping as usual?!
- Dr. Eggman: I am Warlord-Doctor Julian Ivo Eggman-Robo-Kintobor Mach Two! My rule is law and the law is my will! And I HATE that hedgehog!!!
- Dr. Eggman: I will destroy the blue one, you know! He's the obstacle that always gets in my way!
- Sonic: Take it easy, Doc. I was with him the whole time.
- Dr. Quack: And that's supposed to comfort me? You're a disaster magnet, kid.
- Dr. Eggman: BLAST IT! Knothole wasn't under that tree, either!
Trivia[]
- This issue marks the return of the Off Panel in the main comic series.
- The cover of Sonic Super Special Magazine #1 uses the same artwork of Sonic from the cover of this very issue.
- Similarly, the pose of Eggman was reused on a tar-out poster in the Sonic Super Special Magazine #2.
Gallery[]
Early covers[]
Preview pages[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 June 2009 Archives. Archie Comics (14 June 2009). Archived from the original on 26 August 2009.
- ↑ Ian Flynn (30 September 2009). Sonic the Hedgehog #205 Preview/Discussion/Spoilers/Cookies. BumbleKing Comics. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015.
External links[]
- Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 205 at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.
- Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 205 at Sonic Retro