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{{Archie|character|Post-Super Genesis Wave}} |
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| − | |title= Moss the Sloth |
+ | |title = Moss the Sloth |
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+ | |image = Moss the Sloth profile.jpg |
| − | |caption= Moss the Sloth, from [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue |
+ | |caption = Moss the Sloth, from [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 266|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #266]]. |
| − | |first= [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 263|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #263]] |
+ | |first = [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 263|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #263]] |
|realcreator = [[Ian Flynn]] |
|realcreator = [[Ian Flynn]] |
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| − | |artist |
+ | |artist = |
| + | *[[Ian Flynn]] |
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| + | *[[Tyson Hesse]] |
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| − | |fur color = Jungle green, black, white |
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+ | |fur color = Jungle green, black, white |
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| − | |affiliation = |
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| + | |eye color = Purple |
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*Spiritual meditation |
*Spiritual meditation |
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*Enhanced agility |
*Enhanced agility |
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| + | |likes=Meditation}} |
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{{Quote left|We are all masters '''and''' pupils, for we all have something to teach.|Moss the Sloth, [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 264|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #264]]}} |
{{Quote left|We are all masters '''and''' pupils, for we all have something to teach.|Moss the Sloth, [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 264|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #264]]}} |
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| − | '''Moss the Sloth''' is a character that appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]]. He is a [[ |
+ | '''Moss the Sloth''' is a character that appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]]. He is a [[mobian]] sloth and the mentor of [[Mighty the Armadillo (Archie)|Mighty the Armadillo]]. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | Moss |
+ | Moss is a [[mobian]] sloth of average height that is mostly covered in jungle green fur. He has a white face with black markings around his purple eyes, a black nose, and a long white beard that falls down to the end of his torso. He also has black palms with extra-long white fingernails, and wears black-colored "boots" on his feet, with his actual feet being colored white. |
==History== |
==History== |
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| − | ===Tutoring Heroes=== |
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| + | === Past === |
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| + | Moss first met Mighty and [[Ray the Flying Squirrel (Archie)|Ray the Flying Squirrel]] during the [[Shattered World Crisis]], when Mighty was struggling with his temper and his inability to do more for victims of the catastrophe. The Sloth helped the armadillo to come to terms with his limitations, and helped Mighty find the drive to do more for the world. |
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| + | ===Shattered World Crisis=== |
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| + | ====Act One==== |
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[[File:Moss_Sloth_Intro.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Moss in his abode, from [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 264|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #264]].]] |
[[File:Moss_Sloth_Intro.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Moss in his abode, from [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 264|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #264]].]] |
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| − | + | Ray also benefited from Moss' lessons, and the two friends later introduced Moss to [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic]], [[Sally Acorn (Archie)|Sally Acorn]], and [[Amy Rose (Archie)|Amy]] of the [[Freedom Fighters (Kingdom of Acorn)|Freedom Fighters]] after finding them in the [[Rocky Jungle Zone]]. Moss quickly sensed the corrupting influence of [[Dark Gaia (Archie)|Dark Gaia]] within Sonic, but remained behind as the Freedom Fighters, Mighty, and Ray left in search of a [[Chaos Emerald (Archie)|Chaos Emerald]].<ref name="StH263">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 263|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #263]], "Waves of Change Part Four: Divine Waters"</ref><ref name="StH 264">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 264|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #264]], "Control Part One: Breaking Point"</ref> After Sonic became the [[Sonic the Werehog (Archie)|Werehog]] but was calmed down by his friends, Moss welcomed them back into his hut, and predicted Sonic's transformation back into his normal form upon the sun's rising. Fearing the harm he might do were he to transform again and lose control, Sonic submitted himself to Moss' tutelage in hopes of mastering his new form.<ref name="StH265">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 265|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #265]], "Control Part Two: Unleashed!"</ref> |
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| − | Moss and Sonic competed against each other in races through the jungle, during which Moss did his best to impart to Sonic the need for acceptance rather than control. He stressed that the Werehog was part of Sonic, and that once he stopped fighting it he would no longer be consumed by it. Mighty and Ray contributed their insight as well, and Sonic was so impressed by Mighty's new-found maturity that he suggested that Mighty would do well leading a group of [[Freedom Fighters (Archie)|Freedom Fighters]]. Ray and Moss also liked the idea, and Moss even suggested that some former students of his might benefit from Mighty's guidance. At nightfall, Sonic transformed again, but thanks to Moss' counsel retained control of himself.<ref name="StH266">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 266|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #266]], "Ambushed! Part One"</ref> The group was then attacked by a [[Flying Dynamo]] sent by [[Thunderbolt the Chinchilla|Thunderbolt]] |
+ | Moss and Sonic competed against each other in races through the jungle, during which Moss did his best to impart to Sonic the need for acceptance rather than control. He stressed that the Werehog was part of Sonic, and that once he stopped fighting it he would no longer be consumed by it. Mighty and Ray contributed their insight as well, and Sonic was so impressed by Mighty's new-found maturity that he suggested that Mighty would do well leading a group of [[Freedom Fighters (Archie)|Freedom Fighters]]. Ray and Moss also liked the idea, and Moss even suggested that some former students of his might benefit from Mighty's guidance. At nightfall, Sonic transformed again, but thanks to Moss' counsel retained control of himself.<ref name="StH266">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 266|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #266]], "Ambushed! Part One"</ref> The group was then attacked by a [[Flying Dynamo]] sent by [[Thunderbolt the Chinchilla|Thunderbolt]], but Moss' students worked together to dispatch it. His training complete, Sonic left Moss and rejoined his teammates aboard the [[Sky Patrol]].<ref name="StH267">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 267|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #267]], "Ambushed! Part Two"</ref> |
| + | ====Act Two==== |
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Moss, Mighty, and Ray later helped Amy and Knuckles retrieve the pieces of the [[Master Emerald (Archie)|Master Emerald]].<ref name="StH281s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 281|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #281]], "Homesick"</ref> |
Moss, Mighty, and Ray later helped Amy and Knuckles retrieve the pieces of the [[Master Emerald (Archie)|Master Emerald]].<ref name="StH281s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 281|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #281]], "Homesick"</ref> |
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==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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| − | Moss is typically a very laid back, |
+ | Moss is typically a very laid back, Zen-master individual, filled with wisdom and eager to impart it. He is quick to emphasize to his students the fact that there are things in life that must be accepted, for it is beyond their power to change them at present. |
==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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| − | [[File:Sonic_and_Sloth_Race.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Moss matching Sonic in speed by swinging.]] |
+ | [[File:Sonic_and_Sloth_Race.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Moss matching [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic]] in speed by swinging.]] |
| − | Despite his species, Moss is actually quite agile, moving swiftly and surely through his jungle home with a knowledge that gives him an edge nearly as great as Sonic's super speed. He also appears to possess strong emphatic abilities, as shown by his discernment of Mighty's drive and the presence of Dark Gaia's evil within Sonic. |
+ | Despite his species, Moss is actually quite agile, moving swiftly and surely through his jungle home with a knowledge that gives him an edge nearly as great as [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic]]'s super speed. He also appears to possess strong emphatic abilities, as shown by his discernment of [[Mighty the Armadillo (Archie)|Mighty]]'s drive and the presence of [[Dark Gaia (Archie)|Dark Gaia]]'s evil within Sonic. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:33, 7 April 2024
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Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity. |
Moss the Sloth is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. He is a mobian sloth and the mentor of Mighty the Armadillo.
Appearance
Moss is a mobian sloth of average height that is mostly covered in jungle green fur. He has a white face with black markings around his purple eyes, a black nose, and a long white beard that falls down to the end of his torso. He also has black palms with extra-long white fingernails, and wears black-colored "boots" on his feet, with his actual feet being colored white.
History
Past
Moss first met Mighty and Ray the Flying Squirrel during the Shattered World Crisis, when Mighty was struggling with his temper and his inability to do more for victims of the catastrophe. The Sloth helped the armadillo to come to terms with his limitations, and helped Mighty find the drive to do more for the world.
Shattered World Crisis
Act One
Moss in his abode, from Sonic the Hedgehog #264.
Ray also benefited from Moss' lessons, and the two friends later introduced Moss to Sonic, Sally Acorn, and Amy of the Freedom Fighters after finding them in the Rocky Jungle Zone. Moss quickly sensed the corrupting influence of Dark Gaia within Sonic, but remained behind as the Freedom Fighters, Mighty, and Ray left in search of a Chaos Emerald.[1][2] After Sonic became the Werehog but was calmed down by his friends, Moss welcomed them back into his hut, and predicted Sonic's transformation back into his normal form upon the sun's rising. Fearing the harm he might do were he to transform again and lose control, Sonic submitted himself to Moss' tutelage in hopes of mastering his new form.[3]
Moss and Sonic competed against each other in races through the jungle, during which Moss did his best to impart to Sonic the need for acceptance rather than control. He stressed that the Werehog was part of Sonic, and that once he stopped fighting it he would no longer be consumed by it. Mighty and Ray contributed their insight as well, and Sonic was so impressed by Mighty's new-found maturity that he suggested that Mighty would do well leading a group of Freedom Fighters. Ray and Moss also liked the idea, and Moss even suggested that some former students of his might benefit from Mighty's guidance. At nightfall, Sonic transformed again, but thanks to Moss' counsel retained control of himself.[4] The group was then attacked by a Flying Dynamo sent by Thunderbolt, but Moss' students worked together to dispatch it. His training complete, Sonic left Moss and rejoined his teammates aboard the Sky Patrol.[5]
Act Two
Moss, Mighty, and Ray later helped Amy and Knuckles retrieve the pieces of the Master Emerald.[6]
Personality
Moss is typically a very laid back, Zen-master individual, filled with wisdom and eager to impart it. He is quick to emphasize to his students the fact that there are things in life that must be accepted, for it is beyond their power to change them at present.
Powers and abilities
Moss matching Sonic in speed by swinging.
Despite his species, Moss is actually quite agile, moving swiftly and surely through his jungle home with a knowledge that gives him an edge nearly as great as Sonic's super speed. He also appears to possess strong emphatic abilities, as shown by his discernment of Mighty's drive and the presence of Dark Gaia's evil within Sonic.
Trivia
- Moss' name and coloration references real-world sloths as their bodies make good habitats for other organisms. One such organism is green algae, which can make them appear green.[7]
Gallery
Concept artwork
References
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #263, "Waves of Change Part Four: Divine Waters"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #264, "Control Part One: Breaking Point"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #265, "Control Part Two: Unleashed!"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #266, "Ambushed! Part One"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #267, "Ambushed! Part Two"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #281, "Homesick"
- ↑ http://blogs.biomedcentral.com/bmcblog/2010/04/14/sloth-fur-has-symbiotic-relationship-with-green-algae/