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Sonic Super Special Magazine 3

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Sonic Super Special Magazine #3
"Sonic Super Special"
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2012-04-25[1] $9.99 ?
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Sonic Super Special Magazine #3 was the third issue of the Sonic Super Special Magazine published by Archie Comics. This was the first issue of the magazine to feature an entirely new story, used to advertise the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. This was also the first issue to not repurpose older artwork for its cover.

Official Solicitation

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE is back and better than ever! The first Sonic comic magazine in Archie history, already packed with over 100 pages of comics, news, and features, will also feature a BRAND-NEW Sonic Video-Game story! Sega's hottest new game is getting the comic book treatment, and it's ONLY available in this deluxe, magazine-sized, quarterly collection! Also featured is the dramatic return of Dr. Eggman, the birth of New Mobotropolis and the new SONIC TIME LINE, which features more new art from fan-favorite artists Jamal Peppers and Tracy Yardley!

Stories

Time for a Comeback

With Dr. Eggman's defeat on the Egg Station, Sonic makes his return home, only to jump right into his next big adventure! The magical Little Planet has made its annual return! What wonders await?!

Within the In Another Time, In Another Place timeline, Sonic has defeated Dr. Eggman aboard the E.G.G. Station during the final boss of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I. Sonic manages to escape from the space station and returns to Earth where he meets up with Tails. Tails tells Sonic that Little Planet is about to make its annual return. Sonic has a quick flashback to the events of Sonic CD to when he first arrived there and how he battled Metal Sonic and met (and rescued) Amy Rose for the first time. Sonic and Tails decide to head to Little Planet, but unbeknownst to them, Eggman is already planning to exact his revenge on Sonic, by reviving Sonic's only rival in speed, Metal Sonic.

Reprinted stories

  • Go Ahead...Mecha My Day!
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #25
It's the beginning of a beautiful rivalry. Sonic meets his ultimate robot doppleganger, the evil, yet super cool looking, Metal Sonic!
  • Reigning Cats and Dogs - Part One
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #213
Sonic and Sally head on down to the Wolfpack Nation to become honorary Wolfpack members! But just when they thought all was well, a major mystery emerges! Now Sonic has to stop an all out war from starting!
  • Reigning Cats and Dogs - Part Two
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #214
  • Cracking the Empire
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog #176
Eggman really did it this time! Sonic's home has been reduced to rubble, and only a few Freedom Fighters are left! Can Sonic muster up his will to fight, or is it game over?

Other features

Production credits

Time for a Comeback
Go Ahead...Mecha My Day!
Reigning Cats and Dogs - Part One
  • Writer: Ian Flynn
  • Penciller: Steven Butler
  • Inks: Terry Austin
  • Colors: Matt Herms
  • Letters: John Workman
  • Sonic the Hedgehog #213 Cover: Tracy Yardley!
Reigning Cats and Dogs - Part Two
  • Writer: Ian Flynn
  • Pencils: Steven Butler
  • Inks: Terry Austin
  • Colors: Matt Herms
  • Letters: John Workman
  • Sonic the Hedgehog #214 Cover: Tracy Yardley!
Cracking the Empire
  • Writer: Ian Flynn
  • Pencils: Tracy Yardley!
  • Inks: Jim Amash
  • Letters: John Workman
  • Colors: Jason Jensen
  • Sonic the Hedgehog#176 Cover: Yardley/Amash/Jensen
The Mobius Timeline
Cover & staff
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References


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