Sonic Super Special 02

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Sonic Super Specials #2 "Brave New World"
Writer: Ken Penders
Pencils: Patrick Spaziante, Sam Maxwell, Harvey Mercadoocasio, Barry Grossman, Justin Gabrie and Victor Gorelick
Cover artist: Patrick Spaziante & Ken Penders
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Sonic Super Special, Brave New World is the second Sonic Super Special published by Archie.

It includes one story: "Brave New World".

Brave New World

Continued from issue 52.

Prior to Dr. Robotnik's tyranny, the City of Mobotropolis was a peaceful place full of renowned individuals, including King Maximillian Acorn and his wife. Their daughter, the newly born Sally Acorn, would provide a continuing beacon of hope for the citizens of the great city. Unfortunately, the kingdom fell into war with the Overlanders, and during this war, the Queen disappeared. With help by the defected Overlander Julian, the Kingdom was able to overcome the Overlanders to preserve the Kingdom.

It was then that the Warlord Julian revealed his true intentions, changing his name to Dr. Robotnik and banishing the King to the Zone of Silence. With the King out of the way, Robotnik went ahead and roboticized the citizens of the kingdom.

Despite the odds against them, those that escaped the city, the Knothole Freedom Fighters, fought against Robotnik and the reformed City of Mobotropolis (renamed Robotropolis). Eventually, though lots of work, the Freedom Fighters prevailed, destroying Robotnik and ending his reign of terror. Now with Robotnik out of the way, and after celebrations, the Freedom Fighters reenter their old kingdom, realizing exactly how much they must do to restore Mobotropolis.

All of the denizens of Knothole Village arrive at their old stomping grounds, Robotnik's Robotropolis, to restore their old kingdom. They can't believe exactly how much has changed due to Robotnik's rule, not recognizing a single thing from when they were younger. As they approach the large palace, Rotor wonders how, despite all the missions into Robotropolis, all the changes never affected them on a personal level. Both Geoffrey St. John and Sally agree that the mission comes first, despite the city being their old home.

They enter the palace, which is dimly lit, while Bunnie Rabbot jokes that all it needs is some paint to fix it up. The group eventually arrives at Robotnik's large command center, amazed at the area where Robotnik commanded most of his missions and plans. Sally looks at the command chair, noting it is not her father's style, but it will have to do until they can fix everything up. She orders Geoffrey to secure the area, but then Sonic notes that he is feeling ill. Geoffrey asks what is up, as Sonic prepares to say something offensive against Geoffrey. Sally interrupts him before he can, with more important things at hand. Suddenly, a loud creaking sound is heard. Tails and Hershey the Cat hear it, as a large robot, a Dynamac, pops out from a nearby wall and tries to hit Tails. He flies away quickly, while Sonic runs at the robot to attack it. It puts out its hand, deflecting Sonic, along with a projectile from Geoffrey's bow. It then turns its attention to Antoine, Bunnie, Hershey and Tails, as it launches arms out and grabs them.

Background

• Queen Alicia Acorn, Sally Acorn's mother, is shown for the first time in a flashback.
• Bernadette Hedgehog and Jules Hedgehog are shown, in person, for the first time, the parents of Sonic the Hedgehog.