Knuckles the Echidna #16

Knuckles the Echidna #16
Corner Box: No. 16 Sept. $1.75 (no picture)
Cover: Knuckles poses as faces of his family and friends are in the background

Book Sixteen: Reunions

"Reunions"
Ken Penders: Writer
Manny Galan: Penciler
Andrew Pepoy: Inker
Barry Grossman: Colorist
Vickie Williams: Letterer
Justin Gabrie: Editor
Victor Gorelick: Managing Editor
Richard Goldwater: Editor-In-Chief

(Introduction page)
After watching Charmy's acknowledgement ceremony, Julie-Su, Vector, Espio, and Mighty returned to the Floating Island. Elsewhere, Knuckles discovered powers that neither Locke nor Sabre have ever witnessed.

Lara-Le leaves the Aurorium and walks back to her apartment. To her surprise, Knuckles is already there. Lara-Le hugs Knuckles, and Wynmacher allows the two to catch up as he prepares dinner. Meanwhile, an aircraft enters a holograph-cloaked portal at the bottom of the Floating Island. The aircraft lands on the Flight Deck of Haven. Sabre welcomes Tobor, the last member of the brotherhood to arrive.

Lara-Le repeats what Knuckles told her earlier: he arrived home by creating a tunnel of energy. Knuckles asks if she can explain why it is possible. Lara-Le begins to recall the past, beginning with Knuckles' birth. When Knuckles was born, Locke would not let Lara-Le see him until a doctor ran tests to make sure he was fine. Usually three days would pass before an echidna hatches, but Knuckles hatched within a day. As Knuckles began to grow, he showed greater intelligence than others his age. Knuckles began his schooling when he was three, and Lara-Le told Locke she should also help raise Knuckles. Locke insisted that all of his ancestors were brought up this way, so Lara-Le asked Jenna-Li (Knuckles' grandmother) for advice. Jenna-Li explains that relationships are based on give and take and tells Lara-Le she should serve as an example as to who Knuckles can become. When Lara-Le asked if Jenna-Li was happy, she replied that she would be lost without Sabre. Afterwards Lara-Le tried to follow Jenna-Li's advice, but she eventually realized that she was raised differently. Now that she is older, Lara-Le is different from how Knuckles remembers her.

The Brotherhood decides to catch up on recent events. Tobor begins by recalling events in the Dragon Kingdom, which was peaceful except while Sonic and Tails were there (see Sonic the Hedgehog #60). Thunderhawk is upset remembering the cleaning he had to do in Downunda. Before Sojourner tries to outdo Thunderhawk's recollection of Sonic, Sabre gets things under control to discuss the current situation. Currently, Robotnik's main robots are trying to claim areas of the planet while others try to get on with their lives. Sabre asks for a suggestion from the Council of Advisors. Deo Volente explains that the Brotherhood believes they are not focused. Deo's son, Semper Fidelis, adds that the guardians always focus on the Floating Island while the Brotherhood focuses on everywhere else. The Brotherhood can either continue what they are doing or become a driving force in leading not only echidnas but other species to a better life.

Wynmacher serves dinner, which looks like a pile of rocks. Knuckles tries the dish and asks if they always eat fancy food. Lara-Le explains that it is a special day, and Wynmacher says they would Knuckles to join them in their happiness. When Knuckles does not understand, Lara-Le explains that Wynmacher asked her to marry him and she told him yes. Knuckles throws down his fork and runs away. Lara-Le wants to go after him, but Wynmacher stops him and says he should be left alone.

Knuckles runs outside past the Chaotix. Julie-Su says she should go after Knuckles, which angers Vector. Vector thinks that Knuckles may find himself in trouble. Espio assures Vector that everything will be fine as Julie-Su walks toward Knuckles.

Sabre says that their new problem is Knuckles, who used great powers at young age. When some of the members begin to scoff at the situation, Spectre speaks up and says he warned Locke against interfering with nature. Locke becomes upset, and Sojourner explains that if Spectre is concerned, then they should all take the situation seriously.

Knuckles sits on a dock and watches the water below. Julie-Su approaches Knuckles and asks him if he wants company. When Knuckles refuses, Julie-Su sits down next to him. As Knuckles protests, Julie-Su gives him a kiss on the cheek. Knuckles demands to know why she kissed him, and Julie-Su explains that she returned the favor for when he tried to cheer her up (from Knuckles the Echidna #7). Knuckles tells Julie-Su never to kiss him again, and she says she wouldn't even think of it. Julie-Su then thinks that she would think about it, although she doesn't know why. Knuckles thinks the kiss felt sort of nice.

Fistful of Letters highlight:
~ Although his power was taken, Dimitri isn't out for the count

Knuckles Fan Art - 3/4 page

(Summary by Silver Starr)

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