Knuckles the Echidna #7

Knuckles the Echidna #7
Corner Box: No. 7 Dec. $1.50 (no picture)
Cover: Knuckles, Julie-Su, and Archimedes are ready to fight

Book Seven: Dark Vengeance (Part One of Three)

"Deadly Homecoming"
Ken Penders - Writer
Manny Galan - Penciler
Andrew Pepoy - Inker
Barry Grossman - Colorist
Vickie Williams - Letterer
J. Freddy Gabrie - Editor
Victor Gorelick - Managing Editor
Richard Goldwater - Editor-In-Chief

(Introduction page)
Knuckles now knows that he comes from a long line of guardians and he is no longer the last of his species. With the help of his friend Archimedes, Knuckles is facing problems that were never resolved in the past.

Searching within the light of a Chaos Emerald, a voice finds Dimitri and guides him back to the Floating Island. Meanwhile, the Dark Legion is holding a meeting. Kragok dedicates a state to Dimitri for inspiration. Suddenly the statue crumbles, and Enerjak appears. Enerjak picks up the head of the statue and is pleased with it. Kragok asks if Enerjak knew Dimitri. Enerjak tells Kragok to remove his faceplate. Once the faceplate is removed, Kragok realizes that Enerjak is Dimitri. Enerjak tells the Dark Legion that they are his army and they are now going to strike at the one that will deny them.

At another location of the Floating Island, Julie-Su sees Knuckles sitting on the edge of a cliff and asks if she can talk to him. Knuckles explains that he has something in common with Sonic since both of their parents kept information from them. Knuckles continues to say that everyone seems to be hiding things from him.

The Find Your Name in Print Page - 1/2 page

Knuckles tells Julie-Su that things were easier when he just had to guard the Chaos Emerald and make sure that everyone on the island was fine. Julie-Su tells Knuckles that at least he had friends. Everywhere Julie-Su goes, people stare or avoid her. All she wants to do is find where her family used to live. Knuckles decides to find Archimedes and ask him what to do.

Archimedes talks with his grandfather, who tells Archimedes that he must warn Knuckles. Suddenly the image of Enerjak's head appears. He suspends the two fire-ants in motion so that they cannot disappear.

General Stryker addresses the echidna council to discuss the housing situation for the dingoes. One councilor explains that there is no proof that the echidnas can trust the dingoes. Stryker then asks her what he can do to please her. Councilor Darwin tells Stryker if the dingoes dispose of their weapons then the relationship between the echidnas and dingoes will improve. Stryker promises that he will do that as long as the needs of the dingoes are met. However, the council does not see that Stryker's fingers are crossed behind his back.

Knuckles explains to Julie-Su that they are in a part of the Lava Reef Zone that does not get visitors. He then moves some tiny bushes and finds a fire-ant. A fire-ant appears and Knuckles asks where he can find Archimedes. The fire-ant says that he is worried since nobody has heard from Archimedes and Deo Valente in a while. Julie-Su asks if the Dark Legion is responsible, and the fire-ant says that it is probably someone more powerful. Knuckles says the only one more powerful would be far away from the Floating Island. The fire-ant tells Knuckles to watch his back as he leaves.

Lara-Le knows she has to do something about Knuckles since she is convinced he thinks she did not want him. Wynmacher comforts Lara-Le and tells her that she was young and didn't realize she was basically marrying into echidna royalty. Lara-Le decides that she should finally talk to Locke.

Julie-Su is shocked by the colors found in the Rainbow Valley. Knuckles makes his way to a tree, which is Espio's home. To Julie-Su's surprise, Knuckles climbs up an invisible ladder. Once inside the house, Knuckles realizes that something bad has happened.

Locke watches over Grandfather Hawking as his father tells him to get to sleep. Locke's father tells him that the lack of sleep means he is not at peak proficiency. A monitor begins to beep, and Locke realizes that Hawking is having a heart attack. Hawking is so weak that the instruments could kill him, so Locke decides to mentally contact Hawking. Locke places his right hand on his hand and his left on Hawking's head. Inside of Hawking's mind, Locke hears Hawking say that he is going to the great beyond. Locke says that Hawking can still live even though Hawking feels that he has done enough in his lifetime. Locke's father calls out Locke's name, but Locke does not respond.

Julie-Su uses a rope to climb a mountain and helps herself onto the cliff. Knuckles looks at Mighty's house, knowing that something has also happened.

Kragok passes by some of the Dark Legion and goes into a tent to talk to Enerjak. Enerjak glows a shade of green and tells Kragok he will soon activate his trap on Knuckles.

Knuckles and Julie-Su study the inside of Mighty's house. Julie-Su says she'd rather be Knuckles' enemy. Knuckles replies he doesn't know if Julie-Su is his enemy and then notices something on the ground. After saying goodbye to Julie-Su, Knuckles jumps off of the cliff and begins to glide. Julie-Su runs after Knuckles and grabs onto his legs. A mammoth-looking figure watches the two as they glide, ready for some fun. Knuckles lands on the ground and walks forward. A blast sends Knuckles and Julie-Su backwards and a green glow appears. Knuckles yells that he's not afraid of Dimitri. A giant Enerjak appears, and Knuckles tells Julie-Su to run. Julie-Su asks where she can run, and Enerjak explains that she knows that their situation is grim. Enerjak tells Knuckles that he could learn something from Julie-Su if he had the time and grabs Knuckles.

(To be continued.)

Fistful of Letters highlights:
~ The new name of the letters page is "Fistful of Letters"
~ The winner of the contest is announced, along with the other readers that submitted names

(Summary by Silver Starr)

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