Difference between revisions of "Sonic Universe Book Three: Knuckles Returns"

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Knuckles Returns

Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Type: Trade paperback

Page count: 112^[1]

ISBN-10: 1936975122^[1]

ISBN-13: 978-1936975129^[1]

Release	Date	RRP	Code	Rating
US	2012-08-01^[2]	$11.99^[1]	?

← Book Two: 30 Years Later | Book Four: Journey to the East →

Sonic Universe Book Three: Knuckles Returns, also known as Sonic Universe Volume 3,^[3] is the third volume in the line of Sonic Universe trade paperbacks from Archie Comics. It collects issues #9 through #12 of Sonic Universe, the story "Honor-Bound" from Sonic the Hedgehog #186, and bonus material.

Official solicitation

“	Enter the SONIC UNIVERSE alongside Knuckles the Echidna! Rad Red is hot on the trail of his arch-nemesis, Dr. Finitevus. What he finds, however, is an ever-deepening mystery! But before he can investigate further, the newest Dark Egg Legion chapter attacks! To save Angel Island, Knuckles must team up with the Downunda Freedom Fighters – as well as Dr. Finitevus?! New faces, new twists and surprises abound, and you cannot miss the thunderous showdown at the end! SU VOL. 3 collects the entire "Knuckles Returns" storyline from Sonic Universe #9-12 plus exclusive special features!^[3]	„

A brief column written by Ian reflecting on his enjoyment of the original Knuckles the Echidna series, the motivation behind the arc collected in the book, and a tease of the upcoming "Endangered Species" arc which began in Sonic the Hedgehog #243. It also reveals the inspiration behind Trash the Tasmanian Devil's design: the in-between sprite of Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles seen on the title screen of Sonic & Knuckles.^[4]

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-| prev=Sonic Universe Graphic Novel Series Volume 2: 30 Years Later
+| previous=Sonic Universe Book Two: 30 Years Later{{!}}Book Two: 30 Years Later
-| next=Sonic Universe Graphic Novel Series Volume 4: Journey to the East
+| next=Sonic Universe Book Four: Journey to the East{{!}}Book Four: Journey to the East
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-'''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''.
-==Stories==
+'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''Sonic Universe Volume 3''''',{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208051744/http://www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5679}} is the third volume in the line of [[Sonic Universe (graphic novel series)|''Sonic Universe'' trade paperbacks]]  from [[sega:Archie Comics|Archie Comics]]. It collects [[Sonic Universe 09|issues #9]] through [[Sonic Universe 12|#12]] of ''[[Sonic Universe]]'', the story "Honor-Bound" from [[Sonic the Hedgehog 186 (Archie)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #186]], and bonus material.
-==Other features==
+==Official solicitation==
+{{quote|Enter the SONIC UNIVERSE alongside [[Knuckles the Echidna]]! Rad Red is hot on the trail of his arch-nemesis, [[Dr. Finitevus]]. What he finds, however, is an ever-deepening mystery! But before he can investigate further, the newest Dark Egg Legion chapter attacks! To save [[Angel Island]], Knuckles must team up with the [[Downunda Freedom Fighters]] – as well as Dr. Finitevus?! New faces, new twists and surprises abound, and you cannot miss the thunderous showdown at the end! SU VOL. 3 collects the entire "Knuckles Returns" storyline from Sonic Universe #9-12 plus exclusive special features!{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208051744/http://www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5679}}}}
+==Table of Contents==
+===Chapter 1: Echoes of the Past Part One===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 09|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #9}}
+===Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past Part Two===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 10|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #10}}
+===Chapter 3: Echoes of the Past Part Three===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 11|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #11}}
+===Chapter 4: Echoes of the Past Part Four===
+{{main|Sonic Universe 12|l1=''Sonic Universe'' #12}}
+===Extra Feature: Honor Bound===
+{{main|Sonic the Hedgehog 186 (Archie)|l1=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #186}}
+===Afterword by Ian Flynn===
+A brief column written by Ian reflecting on his enjoyment of the original ''[[Knuckles the Echidna (Archie comics)|Knuckles the Echidna]]'' series, the motivation behind the arc collected in the book, and a tease of the upcoming "Endangered Species" arc which began in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 243 (Archie)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #243]]. It also reveals the inspiration behind [[Trash the Tasmanian Devil]]'s design: the in-between sprite of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and Knuckles seen on the title screen of ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''.{{ref|[[Sonic Universe Book Three: Knuckles Returns|Sonic Universe Book Three: Knuckles Returns]], pg. 105}}
+===Special Features===
+The special features included are:
+:* Cover mock ups for issue #11, experimenting with the background gradient.
+:* Color development for the cover of issue #12.
+:* Concept art for Thrash the Devil, [[Duck "Bill" Platypus|Grandmaster Bill]], the Winged Dingo Robot, and D.E.L. - Platypus. Art by Ian Flynn.
+==Comparisons==
+{{main|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}}
 ==Production credits==
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+{{creditsheader|Knuckles Returns}}
+*'''Writer: [[Ian Flynn]]'''
+*'''Pencils: [[Tracy Yardley|Tracy Yardley!]]'''
+*'''Inks: [[Jim Amash]]'''
+*'''Colors: [[Jason Jensen]]'''
+*'''Letters: [[Teresa Davidson]]'''
+*'''Cover: Tracy Yardley! & [[Ben Hunzeker]]'''
+*'''Special Thanks: [[sega:Anthony Gaccione|Anthony Gaccione]] & [[sega:Cindy Chau|Cindy Chau]] at Sega Licensing'''
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+{{creditsheader|Archie Comics Publications, Inc.}}
+*'''Publisher/Co-CEO: Jonathan Goldwater'''
+*'''Co-CEO: Nancy Silberkleit'''
+*'''President: [[Mike Pellerito]]'''
+*'''Co-President/Editor-in-Chief: Victor Gorelick'''
+*'''Senior Vice President Sales/Business Development'''
+*'''Senior Vice President Publishing/Operations: Harold Buchholz'''
+*'''Vice President Publicity/Marketing: Alex Segura'''
+*'''Executive Director of Editorial/Compilation Editor: Paul Kaminski'''
+*'''Assistant Editor: Vincent Lovallo'''
+*'''Production Manager: Stephen Oswald'''
+*'''Proofreader/Editorial Assistant: Jamie Lee Rotante'''
+*'''Design Intern: Elizabeth Borgatti'''
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+[[Category:Sonic Universe Graphic Novel Series issues]]

Difference between revisions of "Sonic Universe Book Three: Knuckles Returns"

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Contents

Official solicitation

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Echoes of the Past Part One

Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past Part Two

Chapter 3: Echoes of the Past Part Three

Chapter 4: Echoes of the Past Part Four

Extra Feature: Honor Bound

Afterword by Ian Flynn

Special Features

Comparisons

Production credits

References