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|title = ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #272 |
|title = ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #272 |
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| + | StH 272 Regular.jpg|Regular |
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| − | Main= [[File:StH_272_Regular.jpg|242px]]<br>Main Cover |
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| + | StH 272 Variant.jpg|Variant |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| − | Variant= [[File:StH_272_Variant.jpg|242px]]<br>Metal Sonic Variant Cover |
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| + | |date = |
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| − | </tabber> |
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| − | + | *13 May 2015 {{C|release date}} |
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| + | *July 2015 {{C|publication date}} |
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|price = $3.99 {{C|US}} |
|price = $3.99 {{C|US}} |
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| + | |issn= 10705090 |
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|issue = 272 |
|issue = 272 |
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|publisher = [[Archie Comics]] |
|publisher = [[Archie Comics]] |
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| − | *[[Edwin Huang]] {{C| |
+ | *[[Edwin Huang]] {{C|regular}} |
| − | *[[John Workman]] {{C| |
+ | *[[John Workman]] {{C|regular}} |
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+ | *[[Sega]] {{C|variant}} |
|writer = [[Ian Flynn]] |
|writer = [[Ian Flynn]] |
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| − | |pencils = |
+ | |pencils = |
| + | *[[James Fry]] {{C|first half}} |
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| + | *[[Evan Stanley]] {{C|second half}} |
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|colors = [[Gabriel Cassata]] |
|colors = [[Gabriel Cassata]] |
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|inks = [[Terry Austin]] |
|inks = [[Terry Austin]] |
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|letters = [[John Workman]] |
|letters = [[John Workman]] |
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| − | '''''Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 272''''' is the two hundred seventy-second issue in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]]. |
+ | '''''Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 272''''' is the two hundred seventy-second issue in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]]. |
| − | ==Official |
+ | ==Official solicitation== |
| + | :''Time is up—the WORLDS UNITE crossover event is almost upon us!'' |
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| ⚫ | :''"A Ray of Hope": As Sonic and the Freedom Fighters continue their journey to save the shattered planet, Sonic and Chip journey to Apotos to uncover the secrets of the Gaia Gate! Meanwhile, Knuckles and the Freedom Fighters take on a TITANIC challenge of their own! Does Sonic have a hope in saving the world? Will battle tear the freedom fighters apart first? Find out the answers to these and more exciting questions as our heroes journey to the much-awaited crossover event of the year—WORLDS UNITE! Featuring new cover art from Edwin Huang (Uncanny Skullkickers) and a crazy-new Metal Sonic game art variant provided by Sega!'' |
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| − | ==Summary== |
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| + | ==Featured stories== |
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| + | In [[Apotos (Archie)|Apotos]], Sonic and [[Antoine D'Coolette]] battle a group of [[Badnik Horde|Badniks]] while [[Chip (Archie)|Chip]] looks on. The two [[Freedom Fighters (Archie)|Freedom Fighters]] handily dispatch the robots and free their [[Mobini]] batteries, much to Chip's excitement. Antoine comments on the large number of Badniks, and Sonic remarks that there were a number of them present [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Free Comic Book Day 2015|again]]. Intrigued, Antoine wonders when this occurred, and Sonic replies that it was just after they'd accomplished a different mission. Hearing the pair talk about what they've accomplished depresses Chip, who feels that he's failing to do his part to help the world as Light Gaia. However, Sonic gives him a quick pep talk that gets his spirits up, and he then sees something even more exciting: an ice cream stand. |
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| + | Aboard the [[Sky Patrol]], [[Knuckles the Echidna (Archie)|Knuckles]] is explaining to the other Freedom Fighters how the [[Master Emerald (Archie)|Master Emerald]] was shattered, and how his search for it led to his involvement in the [[Chaos Emerald Championship]]. After briefly bringing up her defeat at his hands during the contest, [[Amy Rose (Archie)|Amy]] suggests a way to possibly speed up the hunt for the Emerald shards: using the [[Mystic Melody (Archie)|Mystic Melody]] technique she learned in [[Meropis]]. Using the Melody, Amy detects a nearby Emerald, and she and Knuckles hit upon a plan to find the rest of the shards by working together. [[Rotor Walrus|Rotor]] has objections, however, as Amy's Mystic Melody is also their greatest asset in the ongoing hunt for the [[Gaia Temple (Archie)|Gaia Temples]]. The others remind him that they have a responsibility to save [[Angel Island (Archie)|Angel Island]] as well, and he responds that they'll have to come up with something so that they can help Knuckles and continue their quest. Unbeknownst to him, Sonic's party has found an answer in the form of the sage [[Gregorios]], who contacted them previously. Leading them to a hidden chamber beneath Apotos, Gregorios reveals to them the [[Gaia Gate (Archie)|Gaia Gate]], an ancient structure with the ability to teleport them to the inner chamber of any Gaia Temple without locating the actual structures. The only catch is that this can only be accomplished through the use of the [[Gaia Key (Archie)|Gaia Keys]], magical artifacts that are scattered across the world. However, Gregorios is aware of the identities of the holders of the keys, and provides the heroes with a list in recognition of the danger the world is in. |
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| + | Leaving Gregorios, Sonic transforms into the [[Sonic the Werehog (Archie)|Werehog]] again as the sun sets, a change he hopes will end with the planet's restoration as Chip hopes his memories will return. Unfortunately, the trio then run into trouble as a force of [[Dark Gaia (Archie)|Dark Gaia's]] [[Dark Gaia Creature|Minions]] materializes with the coming of night. The beleaguered heroes attempt to contact Rotor using a [[Miles Electric (Archie)|Miles Electric]], only to be joined by Knuckles, Amy, and Bunnie on a hunt for the Master Emerald shard. A [[Dark Gaia Titan]] then appears at the head of their enemies, and the heroes engage it only to discover that the missing shard is lodged in its torso. Antoine manages to dislodge the shard, and Amy and Knuckles then team up to take it down. Upon learning of Gregorios' information, Amy and Knuckles realize that they are now free to pursue the Master Emerald shards, though a crestfallen Sonic is teasingly ribbed by Knuckles over the idea of Amy leaving to travel with him. Back on the Sky Patrol, Rotor gets an unexpected call from [[Rouge the Bat (Archie)|Rouge the Bat]], who informs him that a [[Guardian Units of the Nation (Archie)|G.U.N.]] unit has discovered another [[Chaos Emerald (Archie)|Chaos Emerald]] in the [[Crystal Desert Zone]]. Unfortunately, [[Metal Sonic (Archie)|Metal Sonic]] has also discovered the unit, and is cleared by [[Doctor Eggman (Archie)|Dr. Eggman]] to attack while the doctor proceeds to his next target of conquest: the [[Lost Hex (Archie)|Lost Hex]]. |
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| + | ==Off Panel== |
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| + | {{See also|Off Panel}} |
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| + | *'''Script''': [[Jonathan Gray]] |
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| + | *'''Pencils''': [[Lamar Wells]] |
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| + | *'''Inks''': [[Terry Austin]] |
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| + | *'''Colors''': [[Steven Lisefski]] |
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| + | [[File:ArchieSonic272OffPanel.jpg|thumb|200px|Off Panel]] |
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| + | The Freedom Fighters are surprised to find themselves in the Off Panel, and upon realizing that the intended joke for the issue has gone away they resort to calling upon [[Mama Robotnik]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*The variant cover shares many similarities with the [[:File:Metalcreation.png|opening scene]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie]]'' where [[Hyper Metal Sonic]] is depicted floating in midair inside a column of light. |
*The variant cover shares many similarities with the [[:File:Metalcreation.png|opening scene]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie]]'' where [[Hyper Metal Sonic]] is depicted floating in midair inside a column of light. |
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*The artwork for Metal Sonic used in the variant cover is from ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. |
*The artwork for Metal Sonic used in the variant cover is from ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. |
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| + | *According to Ian Flynn, the events of this issue still occur in the continuity after the events of the [[Worlds Unite]] crossover is self-retconned, the only exception being the scene in which Eggman approaches the Lost Hex, as the Doctor decides after the retcon that he hold hold off on the invasion for a while.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/634061931628920832 |title=Ian Flynn on Twitter |work= Twitter |author=[[Ian Flynn]] |date=19 August 2015 |accessdate=22 August 2015 |quote='''PandasEggNogRoom''': while I'm here: what does the WU reset mean for 272 and 75 (and to an extent Sonic's parts at the beginning of 76)? / '''Ian Flynn''': 99% the same - just not the Lost Hex stuff.}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | Sth 272 raw cover.jpg|Main cover, raw |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Preview pages=== |
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| + | {{Gallery start}} |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Sonic 272-3.jpg|Page one |
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| + | Sonic 272-4 (1).jpg|Page two |
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| + | Sonic 272-5.jpg|Page three |
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| + | Sonic 272-6.jpg|Page four |
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| + | Sonic 272-7.jpg|Page five |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | {{Gallery end}} |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | *{{ME link|Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 272}} |
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Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 272 is the two hundred seventy-second issue in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by Archie Comics.
Official solicitation
- Time is up—the WORLDS UNITE crossover event is almost upon us!
- "A Ray of Hope": As Sonic and the Freedom Fighters continue their journey to save the shattered planet, Sonic and Chip journey to Apotos to uncover the secrets of the Gaia Gate! Meanwhile, Knuckles and the Freedom Fighters take on a TITANIC challenge of their own! Does Sonic have a hope in saving the world? Will battle tear the freedom fighters apart first? Find out the answers to these and more exciting questions as our heroes journey to the much-awaited crossover event of the year—WORLDS UNITE! Featuring new cover art from Edwin Huang (Uncanny Skullkickers) and a crazy-new Metal Sonic game art variant provided by Sega!
Featured stories
A Ray of Hope
In Apotos, Sonic and Antoine D'Coolette battle a group of Badniks while Chip looks on. The two Freedom Fighters handily dispatch the robots and free their Mobini batteries, much to Chip's excitement. Antoine comments on the large number of Badniks, and Sonic remarks that there were a number of them present again. Intrigued, Antoine wonders when this occurred, and Sonic replies that it was just after they'd accomplished a different mission. Hearing the pair talk about what they've accomplished depresses Chip, who feels that he's failing to do his part to help the world as Light Gaia. However, Sonic gives him a quick pep talk that gets his spirits up, and he then sees something even more exciting: an ice cream stand.
Aboard the Sky Patrol, Knuckles is explaining to the other Freedom Fighters how the Master Emerald was shattered, and how his search for it led to his involvement in the Chaos Emerald Championship. After briefly bringing up her defeat at his hands during the contest, Amy suggests a way to possibly speed up the hunt for the Emerald shards: using the Mystic Melody technique she learned in Meropis. Using the Melody, Amy detects a nearby Emerald, and she and Knuckles hit upon a plan to find the rest of the shards by working together. Rotor has objections, however, as Amy's Mystic Melody is also their greatest asset in the ongoing hunt for the Gaia Temples. The others remind him that they have a responsibility to save Angel Island as well, and he responds that they'll have to come up with something so that they can help Knuckles and continue their quest. Unbeknownst to him, Sonic's party has found an answer in the form of the sage Gregorios, who contacted them previously. Leading them to a hidden chamber beneath Apotos, Gregorios reveals to them the Gaia Gate, an ancient structure with the ability to teleport them to the inner chamber of any Gaia Temple without locating the actual structures. The only catch is that this can only be accomplished through the use of the Gaia Keys, magical artifacts that are scattered across the world. However, Gregorios is aware of the identities of the holders of the keys, and provides the heroes with a list in recognition of the danger the world is in.
Leaving Gregorios, Sonic transforms into the Werehog again as the sun sets, a change he hopes will end with the planet's restoration as Chip hopes his memories will return. Unfortunately, the trio then run into trouble as a force of Dark Gaia's Minions materializes with the coming of night. The beleaguered heroes attempt to contact Rotor using a Miles Electric, only to be joined by Knuckles, Amy, and Bunnie on a hunt for the Master Emerald shard. A Dark Gaia Titan then appears at the head of their enemies, and the heroes engage it only to discover that the missing shard is lodged in its torso. Antoine manages to dislodge the shard, and Amy and Knuckles then team up to take it down. Upon learning of Gregorios' information, Amy and Knuckles realize that they are now free to pursue the Master Emerald shards, though a crestfallen Sonic is teasingly ribbed by Knuckles over the idea of Amy leaving to travel with him. Back on the Sky Patrol, Rotor gets an unexpected call from Rouge the Bat, who informs him that a G.U.N. unit has discovered another Chaos Emerald in the Crystal Desert Zone. Unfortunately, Metal Sonic has also discovered the unit, and is cleared by Dr. Eggman to attack while the doctor proceeds to his next target of conquest: the Lost Hex.
Off Panel
- Script: Jonathan Gray
- Pencils: Lamar Wells
- Inks: Terry Austin
- Colors: Steven Lisefski
Off Panel
The Freedom Fighters are surprised to find themselves in the Off Panel, and upon realizing that the intended joke for the issue has gone away they resort to calling upon Mama Robotnik.
Trivia
- The variant cover shares many similarities with the opening scene in Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie where Hyper Metal Sonic is depicted floating in midair inside a column of light.
- The artwork for Metal Sonic used in the variant cover is from Sonic Free Riders.
- According to Ian Flynn, the events of this issue still occur in the continuity after the events of the Worlds Unite crossover is self-retconned, the only exception being the scene in which Eggman approaches the Lost Hex, as the Doctor decides after the retcon that he hold hold off on the invasion for a while.[1]
Gallery
Cover artwork
Preview pages
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References
- ↑ Ian Flynn (19 August 2015). Ian Flynn on Twitter. Twitter. Retrieved on 22 August 2015. "PandasEggNogRoom: while I'm here: what does the WU reset mean for 272 and 75 (and to an extent Sonic's parts at the beginning of 76)? / Ian Flynn: 99% the same - just not the Lost Hex stuff."
External links
- Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 272 at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.