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:''This issue takes place after [[Archie Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles]]'' |
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+ | {{Infobox comic |
|title = ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #34 |
|title = ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #34 |
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| − | |image = |
+ | |image = StH34.jpg |
|issue = 34 |
|issue = 34 |
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|date = |
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| − | *March 1996 {{C| |
+ | *March 1996 {{C|release date}} |
| − | *May 1996 {{C| |
+ | *May 1996 {{C|publication date}} |
| + | |issn= 10705090 |
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|publisher = [[Archie Comics]] |
|publisher = [[Archie Comics]] |
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*[[Harvey Mercadoocasio]] |
*[[Harvey Mercadoocasio]] |
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|writer = |
|writer = |
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| − | *[[Angelo DeCesare]] |
+ | *[[Angelo DeCesare]] |
| − | *[[Mike Kanterovich]] |
+ | *[[Mike Kanterovich]] |
| − | *[[Ken Penders]] |
+ | *[[Ken Penders]] |
|pencils = |
|pencils = |
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| − | *[[Brian Thomas]] |
+ | *[[Brian Thomas]] |
| − | *Ken Penders |
+ | *Ken Penders |
| + | *[[Bill Golliher]] |
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|inks = |
|inks = |
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| − | *Brian Thomas |
+ | *Brian Thomas |
| − | *[[Jon D'Agostino]] |
+ | *[[Jon D'Agostino]] |
| + | *Bill Golliher |
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|letters = [[Mindy Eisman]] |
|letters = [[Mindy Eisman]] |
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| − | |colors = |
+ | |colors = |
| + | *[[Barry Grossman]] |
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| + | *Bill Golliher |
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|editor = [[Scott Fulop]] |
|editor = [[Scott Fulop]] |
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|managingeditor = [[Victor Gorelick]] |
|managingeditor = [[Victor Gorelick]] |
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|editorsupreme = |
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| − | |editorinchief = [[Richard Goldwater]] |
+ | |editorinchief = [[Richard H. Goldwater]] |
| + | |chairman = [[Michael I. Silberkleit]] |
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| − | |other = |
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| + | |copublisher = |
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| + | *Richard H. Goldwater |
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| + | *Michael I. Silberkleit |
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| + | |president = Richard H. Goldwater |
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|firstappearances = |
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*[[Combot]] |
*[[Combot]] |
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*[[Jordann]] |
*[[Jordann]] |
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*[[Kayla-La]] |
*[[Kayla-La]] |
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| − | |locations = |
+ | |locations = [[Echidnaopolis]] |
| − | [[Echidnaopolis]] |
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| − | '''''Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34''''' is the thirty-fourth issue of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic |
+ | '''''Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34''''' is the thirty-fourth issue of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]]. |
| − | ==Official |
+ | ==Official solicitation== |
===To 'Bot or Not to 'Bot=== |
===To 'Bot or Not to 'Bot=== |
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| − | :''Sonic journeys with [[Sir Charles Hedgehog|Uncle Chuck]] and [[ |
+ | :''Sonic journeys with [[Sir Charles Hedgehog|Uncle Chuck]] and [[Muttski (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Muttski]] to foil Robotnik's latest scheme: an unstoppable army of his new "Combots!" Everything is going according to plan...until Uncle Chuck and Muttski turn traitor!'' |
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| + | ==Featured stories== |
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| + | * '''Writer: '''[[Angelo DeCesare]] |
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| + | * '''Art: '''[[Brian Thomas]] |
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| + | * '''Letters: '''[[Mindy Eisman]] |
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| + | * '''Colors: '''[[Barry Grossman]] |
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| + | * '''Editor: '''[[Scott Fulop]] |
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| + | * '''Managing editor: '''[[Victor Gorelick]] |
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| + | * '''Editor-in-Chief: '''[[Richard Goldwater]] |
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| − | ==Summary== |
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====Part One==== |
====Part One==== |
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| + | In [[Knothole]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic]] and [[Rotor Walrus|Rotor]] attempt to De-Roboticize [[Sir Charles Hedgehog|Uncle Chuck]] and [[Muttski (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Muttski]]. They fail to make any progress and Uncle Chuck says that [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Robotnik]] is the only one who can De-Roboticize them. Meanwhile, in [[Robotropolis]], Dr. Robotnik summons [[Snively Robotnik|Snively]] to examine his top secret project. Snively is shocked to enter a room filled with a new model of robots: the [[Combot]]s. Robotnik announces that he wishes to be called General Robotnik from now on, as he plans to march on the [[Great Forest]] with his new army, overwhelming the [[Freedom Fighters (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Freedom Fighters]] with the sheer number of robots at his disposal. |
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| − | [[Sir Charles Hedgehog|Uncle Chuck]] and [[Ben Muttski|Muttski]] are standing on platforms in [[Rotor's House]], getting zapped by [[Rotor]]'s makeshift [[De-Roboticizer|de-roboticizer]]. [[Sonic (Archie)|Sonic]] cannot bare witness to the process and covers his eyes. The process ends, and Sonic opens his eyes, witnessing Uncle Chuck and Muttski still in their robotic forms. Rotor, at the machine's controls, tells him he cannot get it to work, leaving Sonic dissatisfied, as his primary goal is to have his loved ones return to normal. Uncle Chuck gets off the platform, trying to improve Sonic's mood by telling him that they are still themselves on the inside, and that he does not get tired anymore due to being a robot. In order to get any answers they need, Rotor asks Uncle Chuck and Muttski to go back on the platform for another test. |
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| − | In [[Robotropolis]], [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Archie)|Robotnik]] calls for [[Snively]]. Snively answers the call, wondering what is up, as Robotnik had been working on something for the past number of weeks. He enters Robotnik's lab, witnessing the tyrant in a general's uniform, flanked by numerous camo-wearing bots. Robotnik has declared full-out war on Sonic and the [[Knothole Freedom Fighters]], creating the new [[Combot]]: humanoid camouflage-wearing soldiers designed to defeat the [[Freedom Fighters]]. They start to walk out of the room as Robotnik continues telling his plan, to invade the [[Great Forest]] by force and send in the Combot's to destroy the Freedom Fighters when they appear. He then orders Snively to be quiet about the plan to ensure its success. Unknown to them, outside a window near the duo, [[Dulcy]] listens in on the conversation. She takes to the skies to warn the others. |
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| + | [[Dulcy the Dragon (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dulcy]] overhears their conversation, having been eavesdropping while disguised as a gargoyle. Dulcy frantically heads back to Knothole and tries to tell the Freedom Fighters about Robotnik's plan, getting a few minor details wrong in the process. The Freedom Fighters decide that the best way to fight back is to destroy the Combots all at once. Sonic, Uncle Chuck, and Muttski volunteer to head to Robotropolis on a sabotage mission. As they head out, Chuck warns Sonic that they may be doing exactly what Robotnik wants them too. |
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| − | Dulcy arrives back at [[Knothole Village]] and warns the others of Robotnik's plans, though mixing up some words from forgotten memory. Despite the mix-ups, [[Sally Acorn]] understands what she is saying, thinking that the only way they can stop the Combots is by destroying them while they are in one place. With plenty of knowledge of Robotropolis, Uncle Chuck and Muttski volunteer to infiltrate the city and do the job. Sonic, however, wants to join them as well. Sally agrees, letting the trio head off. |
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====Part Two==== |
====Part Two==== |
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| − | + | While Chuck is entering the access codes to enter Robotropolis, he realizes that Robotnik hasn't changed the codes since he escaped. The group heads inside and locates the Combots. While Sonic runs ahead to plant the explosives meant to destroy the robots, Robotnik fires a beam at Uncle Chuck and Muttski. When Sonic returns, Uncle Chuck grabs Sonic and refuses to let go. Both Chuck and Muttski have fallen under Robotnik's control once again. Robotnik enters to gloat over his victory, and informs Sonic that he will be leading Robotnik's forces into the Great Forest. |
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| − | + | The next day, several of the Freedom Fighters return to [[Sally Acorn (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sally]] with no news of the missing trio. However, they are soon made aware of their friends' whereabouts when Robotnik's Combot army appears in the distance with Sonic strapped to a tank at the front of the procession. They spot Uncle Chuck and Muttski marching with the Combots and realize they must have been brainwashed to follow Robotnik. With no other options, Sally orders the population of Knothole to evacuate to underground shelters nearby, only to find Robotnik waiting at the entrance with Uncle Chuck. |
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| − | After some time, Sally and the others are able to round all the Mobians and head for their underground shelter. Just as they arrive at the cave entrance, they notice Robotnik standing in front of it, with Uncle Chuck in a floating vehicle beside him, revealing that Uncle Chuck had given out the location of the shelter. Robotnik then announces Princess Sally as his second prisoner of war. |
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====Part Three==== |
====Part Three==== |
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| + | Sally stands against Robotnik, telling him that he may be able to stop some of them, but he'll never stop all of them. Robotnik disagrees, informing her that the Combots are programmed to hunt down every non-robotic [[Mobian]]s, no matter the cost. He orders the Combots to carry out their orders, but quickly finds that they've started marching the wrong way. The Combots ignore his orders to stop and walk off a cliff into the ocean below. Refusing to give up, Robotnik orders Snively to roboticize Sonic immediately. Unfortunately, Sonic has miraculously escaped his imprisonment and is about to use the roboticizer on Robotnik. |
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| − | Despite the odds of failure, Sally and the others keep up a defense, ensured that Robotnik will eventually be defeated. Robotnik thinks otherwise, as his Combots have been programmed to locate all non-robotic beings and destroy them, even if they have to destroy the entire Great Forest. With all his Combots in formation near him, he orders them to remove all Mobians from the forest. Robotnik laughs at his possible victory, but Snively tries to get his attention while he is doing so. He eventually looks on at his Combots, noticing them going away from the Great Forest. He runs after them in a vain effort, as they march on toward a cliff. He can do nothing but watch, as each Combot walks off the cliff and into the water below. |
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| + | Muttski attacks Sonic, allowing Uncle Chuck to pick up Robotnik and [[Snively Robotnik|Snively]] on a hovercraft. As they escape, Sonic reveals that Uncle Chuck and Muttski were acting the whole time, having been implanted with Neuro-Overriders by Rotor to prevent them from falling under Robotnik's control again. Pretending to be loyal to Robotnik, Uncle Chuck reprogrammed the Combots and weakened Sonic's restraints to allow him to escape. Sally is happy the plan worked, but demands that they don't leave her in the dark again. The mission accomplished, Uncle Chuck decides to use Robotnik's ignorance to spy on him for the Freedom Fighters. |
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| − | Despite his loss, Robotnik still has an edge as he has Sonic as his prisoner. He orders Snively to [[Roboticization|roboticize]] Sonic immediately, but Snively notes that he cannot. Robotnik becomes infuriated at Snively's reluctance, but he notes that he is unable to do what he commands. Robotnik looks up from Snively, noticing Sonic has been freed, and is running the tank. He aims the tank's cannon at Robotnik, but Muttski runs up and stops Sonic from going any further, while Uncle Chuck arrives in the floating craft. Robotnik and Snively take the opportunity and board the craft, escaping back to Robotropolis. |
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| − | As the craft flies away, Sonic thanks Uncle Chuck, while Muttski has a change of heart and starts licking Sonic, confusing Antoine. Rotor arrives on the scene to explain what has happened. During his last test with Uncle Chuck and Muttski, he placed a [[Neuro-Overrider]] in them. Despite Robotnik's attempts to control them, the chip allowed the two to maintain their free will. The two had only pretended to be aligned with Robotnik, allowing Uncle Chuck to reprogram the Combots to follow his command. The one thing left to answer is how Sonic got free. Sonic answers that, stating that Uncle Chuck tied him to the tank, but not tight enough, leaving him loose enough to escape. Sally is happy to hear that everything has gone well, but is angry that she was not informed about the plan. |
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| − | Later that evening, Uncle Chuck has returned to Knothole. Now that Robotnik thinks that he and Muttski's minds are realigned, he thinks they would best operate as spies in Robotropolis. Before he goes, however, Sonic asks him to explain their plan to Antoine one last time. Antoine, aside, is still completely dazed and confused about the day's events. |
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===A Sense Of History - Part One=== |
===A Sense Of History - Part One=== |
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| + | * '''Writer: '''[[Mike Kanterovich]] and [[Ken Penders]] |
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| − | [[Knuckles (Archie)|Knuckles]] is investing a set of ruins, set in a series of mind-games by [[Archimedes]], who has kidnapped the [[Chaotix (Archie)|Chaotix]]. He recalls what Archimedes told him once, whether his friends were important, or if the [[Angel Island (Archie)|floating island]] was even more so. While thinking about that question, he looks up and notices the tall [[Mount Fate]]. He thinks about [[Locke|his father]]'s lessons again, and the tale of the mountain, along with the Great Betrayal. |
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| + | * '''Pencils: '''Ken Penders |
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| + | * '''Inks: '''[[Jon D'Agostino]] |
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| + | As [[Knuckles the Echidna (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Knuckles]] continues his search for the missing [[Chaotix (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaotix]], his thoughts turn to the lessons his father [[Locke]] gave him on the history of their people-specifically, how the Floating Island came to be, and how that tale led to the rise of the ominous [[Mount Fate]]. Originally, he recalls, the Floating Island was a part of Mobius' surface-specifically the continent of [[Downunda]]-and was the home of a thriving Echidna civilization. However, two of Knuckles' ancestors, [[Jordann]] and [[Kayla-La]], discovered a threat to their city in the form of the [[White Comet]], which was set to crash land in the midst of the city. |
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| + | Determined to prevent this disaster, the two scientists-backed by their people-set out to excavate a number of Chaos Emeralds. After recovering twelve, they relocated them to their city and placed them in caverns beneath it, allowing the Floating Island to come into being. Despite her success, Kayla-La felt as though her people were leaving their home behind, which Knuckles equated with the island's isolation from the surface of Mobius. As he contemplates the rise of his homeland, Knuckles' thoughts inevitably turn to the menace that arose from the very power that the Echidnas used to save themselves. |
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| − | The [[Echidna#Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Comics|echidna]] culture had grown to be technologically-advanced, situated on the island of [[Echidnaopolis]], which was actually the floating Island when it was a part of [[Downunda]]'s continent. Their island remained on the ground while their efforts to grow went as high as the clouds. The echidnas had set up an observatory in the sky, the very observatory that discovered a key event in history, the danger from above. [[Jordann]] and [[Kayla-La]], two echidnas, charted the sky, but Kayla-La was growing tired of their lack of major discoveries. At that moment, Jordann had discovered something big, coming straight for them. |
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| + | === The Adventures of Scott and Paul === |
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| − | Kayla-La and Jordann went to the Hall of Learning and notified the other echidnas of a large comet named the [[White Comet]] that was on a collision course for Echidnapolis within the month. With a dire situation at hand, Kayla-La and Jordann had come up with a plan to save their culture, one that the echidnas accepted and would change their culture forever. |
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| + | {{See also|Off Panel}} |
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| + | * '''Art: '''[[Bill Golliher]] |
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| − | Over time, the echidnas had filed out of the city and excavated the area around the island for the [[Chaos Emeralds#Archie Comics|Chaos Emeralds]]. They were able to find twelve Chaos Emeralds, which they placed in a dug-out cavern below the city. The power of the Chaos Emeralds resonated through the ground, breaking the island away from the earth. Kayla-La's calculations were correct, and the power of the Chaos Emeralds sent Echidnapolis high into the sky, just as the comet hit Mobius, thus creating the Floating Island. While the echidnas celebrated their victory against the comet, they left behind all the others on [[Mobius#Archie Comics|Mobius]]. |
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| + | [[File:STH34OffPanel.jpg|thumb|200px|Off Panel]] |
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| + | Ellen Leonforte, a staff artist at Archie, is astounded by the sheer outpouring of fan mail from readers who want to be Scott Fulop's pen pal. Scott replies that if they send him a nice '''pen''' he'll be their '''pal'''. The Archie Art Department responds to his awful pun by lobbing pies at him. |
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| − | Knuckles then remembers that, despite their victory, their efforts had given rise to that great Mount Fate... and their [[Enerjak|greatest foe]] of all |
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==Key Events== |
==Key Events== |
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*Combots are introduced for the first time. |
*Combots are introduced for the first time. |
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*Uncle Chuck and Muttski return to Robotropolis to act as spies. |
*Uncle Chuck and Muttski return to Robotropolis to act as spies. |
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| − | *The origin of the Floating Island is revealed |
+ | *The origin of the Floating Island is revealed. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | ArchieSonic34CoverProcess.jpeg| Cover sketches from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog: Legacy Volume 2]]''. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Preview pages=== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{ME link|Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34}} |
*{{ME link|Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34}} |
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*[http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_034_(Archie) Sonic Retro] |
*[http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_034_(Archie) Sonic Retro] |
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- This issue takes place after Archie Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles
Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34 is the thirty-fourth issue of Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by Archie Comics.
Official solicitation
To 'Bot or Not to 'Bot
- Sonic journeys with Uncle Chuck and Muttski to foil Robotnik's latest scheme: an unstoppable army of his new "Combots!" Everything is going according to plan...until Uncle Chuck and Muttski turn traitor!
Featured stories
To 'Bot or Not to 'Bot!
- Writer: Angelo DeCesare
- Art: Brian Thomas
- Letters: Mindy Eisman
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Editor: Scott Fulop
- Managing editor: Victor Gorelick
- Editor-in-Chief: Richard Goldwater
Part One
In Knothole, Sonic and Rotor attempt to De-Roboticize Uncle Chuck and Muttski. They fail to make any progress and Uncle Chuck says that Robotnik is the only one who can De-Roboticize them. Meanwhile, in Robotropolis, Dr. Robotnik summons Snively to examine his top secret project. Snively is shocked to enter a room filled with a new model of robots: the Combots. Robotnik announces that he wishes to be called General Robotnik from now on, as he plans to march on the Great Forest with his new army, overwhelming the Freedom Fighters with the sheer number of robots at his disposal.
Dulcy overhears their conversation, having been eavesdropping while disguised as a gargoyle. Dulcy frantically heads back to Knothole and tries to tell the Freedom Fighters about Robotnik's plan, getting a few minor details wrong in the process. The Freedom Fighters decide that the best way to fight back is to destroy the Combots all at once. Sonic, Uncle Chuck, and Muttski volunteer to head to Robotropolis on a sabotage mission. As they head out, Chuck warns Sonic that they may be doing exactly what Robotnik wants them too.
Part Two
While Chuck is entering the access codes to enter Robotropolis, he realizes that Robotnik hasn't changed the codes since he escaped. The group heads inside and locates the Combots. While Sonic runs ahead to plant the explosives meant to destroy the robots, Robotnik fires a beam at Uncle Chuck and Muttski. When Sonic returns, Uncle Chuck grabs Sonic and refuses to let go. Both Chuck and Muttski have fallen under Robotnik's control once again. Robotnik enters to gloat over his victory, and informs Sonic that he will be leading Robotnik's forces into the Great Forest.
The next day, several of the Freedom Fighters return to Sally with no news of the missing trio. However, they are soon made aware of their friends' whereabouts when Robotnik's Combot army appears in the distance with Sonic strapped to a tank at the front of the procession. They spot Uncle Chuck and Muttski marching with the Combots and realize they must have been brainwashed to follow Robotnik. With no other options, Sally orders the population of Knothole to evacuate to underground shelters nearby, only to find Robotnik waiting at the entrance with Uncle Chuck.
Part Three
Sally stands against Robotnik, telling him that he may be able to stop some of them, but he'll never stop all of them. Robotnik disagrees, informing her that the Combots are programmed to hunt down every non-robotic Mobians, no matter the cost. He orders the Combots to carry out their orders, but quickly finds that they've started marching the wrong way. The Combots ignore his orders to stop and walk off a cliff into the ocean below. Refusing to give up, Robotnik orders Snively to roboticize Sonic immediately. Unfortunately, Sonic has miraculously escaped his imprisonment and is about to use the roboticizer on Robotnik.
Muttski attacks Sonic, allowing Uncle Chuck to pick up Robotnik and Snively on a hovercraft. As they escape, Sonic reveals that Uncle Chuck and Muttski were acting the whole time, having been implanted with Neuro-Overriders by Rotor to prevent them from falling under Robotnik's control again. Pretending to be loyal to Robotnik, Uncle Chuck reprogrammed the Combots and weakened Sonic's restraints to allow him to escape. Sally is happy the plan worked, but demands that they don't leave her in the dark again. The mission accomplished, Uncle Chuck decides to use Robotnik's ignorance to spy on him for the Freedom Fighters.
A Sense Of History - Part One
- Writer: Mike Kanterovich and Ken Penders
- Pencils: Ken Penders
- Inks: Jon D'Agostino
As Knuckles continues his search for the missing Chaotix, his thoughts turn to the lessons his father Locke gave him on the history of their people-specifically, how the Floating Island came to be, and how that tale led to the rise of the ominous Mount Fate. Originally, he recalls, the Floating Island was a part of Mobius' surface-specifically the continent of Downunda-and was the home of a thriving Echidna civilization. However, two of Knuckles' ancestors, Jordann and Kayla-La, discovered a threat to their city in the form of the White Comet, which was set to crash land in the midst of the city.
Determined to prevent this disaster, the two scientists-backed by their people-set out to excavate a number of Chaos Emeralds. After recovering twelve, they relocated them to their city and placed them in caverns beneath it, allowing the Floating Island to come into being. Despite her success, Kayla-La felt as though her people were leaving their home behind, which Knuckles equated with the island's isolation from the surface of Mobius. As he contemplates the rise of his homeland, Knuckles' thoughts inevitably turn to the menace that arose from the very power that the Echidnas used to save themselves.
The Adventures of Scott and Paul
- Art: Bill Golliher
Off Panel
Ellen Leonforte, a staff artist at Archie, is astounded by the sheer outpouring of fan mail from readers who want to be Scott Fulop's pen pal. Scott replies that if they send him a nice pen he'll be their pal. The Archie Art Department responds to his awful pun by lobbing pies at him.
Key Events
- Combots are introduced for the first time.
- Uncle Chuck and Muttski return to Robotropolis to act as spies.
- The origin of the Floating Island is revealed.
Trivia
- While mapping the sky, Jordann mentions charting the Alpha Quadrant. This references the Alpha Quadrant, a portion of the Milky Way Galaxy, in the Star Trek series.
- The flying ships in the Echidna past are Thunderbirds 1, 2 and 3 from the Thunderbirds series.
- This is the first issue of Sonic the Hedgehog to have art by Brian Thomas, although he did cover art with Patrick Spaziante in Sonic the Hedgehog #33.
Gallery
Cover artwork
Cover sketches from Sonic the Hedgehog: Legacy Volume 2.
Preview pages
| Gallery |
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 Page one  Page two  Page three  Page four  Page five |
External links
- Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34 at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.
- Sonic Retro