Sonic the Hedgehog
#55
Corner Box: No.
55 Feb. $1.75 (no picture)
Cover: Sonic fights a monkey
(Introduction page)
Before becoming Dr. Ivo Robotnik, he was known as Julian of the House
of Ivo. Unbeknownst to everyone, Julian toyed with cyborg technology.
His attempts met with failure and soon Julian stole the roboticization
process that was created by Sir Charles Hedgehog (Uncle Chuck). Now
one of Julian's failed experiments is activated.
"Monkey Madness"
Frank Strom: Writes & Draws
Ken Penders: Inks
Karl Bollers: Colors
Jeff Powell: Letters
J. Freddy Gabrie: Edits
Victor Gorelick: Managing Editor
Richard Goldwater: Editor-in-Chief
Chapter 1:
Sonic carries Sally as he runs. Antoine tries to keep up, but Sonic won't
let him. Sonic tells Antoine to hurry so they can find the eggbots (from
the last issue). Soon Sonic stops when he sees
the eggbots with a drill. Antoine finally catches up and talks loud enough
that the eggbots could hear him. As Antoine and Sonic discuss the situation
at hand, Sally uses Nicole and discovers an energy signature. She follows
the signal and finds a metal structure that resembles a crypt. Sally forces
the door open and finds a monkey. The monkey explains that Robotnik made
him the most powerful cyborg on Mobius. Sally has freed Monkey
Khan. At this time, Sonic realizes that Sally is missing.
Chapter 2:
At the Devil's Gulag, Snively asks for his eggbots to report. The
eggbots inform Snively that they just uncovered a power ring in an underground
stream. Snively is upset that the eggbots did not find Ixis Naugus.
Suddenly, the ring rises from the stream and heads toward Monkey Khan.
The ring lands on Monkey Khan's head and takes the appearance of a crown.
Monkey Khan unleashes his wrath on the eggbots and destroys their atom-drill.
Snively is furious at Monkey Khan and decides to send another squad of
eggbots. Meanwhile, Sonic thinks Monkey Khan is showing off and decides
to attack him. Sally pleads with Sonic to stop, saying that Monkey
Khan is on their side. Monkey Khan sees Sally and falls in love with
her beauty. He swoops down on his cloud and grabs Sally. Antoine
tells Sonic that it his is fault, but Sonic doesn't want to stay and chat.
Sonic runs after Sally and encounters some eggbots.
Chapter 3:
Sonic and Antoine begin to fight the eggbots.
The "Find Your Name in Print Page" - 1 page
Sonic Fan Art - 1 page
Sonic and Antoine continue to fight, but their differences are getting
in the way. Antoine stops Sonic from taking another step backwards,
saving him from the cliff down below. Meanwhile, Monkey Khan asks
if he has impressed Sally. Sally says that if Monkey Khan wasn't concerned
with his own ego, he could be a real hero. Sonic asks Antoine to
lend his sword and manages to get some of the eggbots to fall off of the
cliff. Antoine is pleased that they are working together, but they
are surrounded by eggbots. Sonic is ready for a dramatic rescue,
and Monkey Khan appears. Bolts of lightning are shot at the eggbots,
and Sonic manages to kick the rest of them off the cliff. Snively
is shocked that all of his eggbots are destroyed. Sonic thanks Monkey
Khan, who explains that Sally told him that he has a lot in common with
Sonic. Once their differences are reconciled, Monkey Khan leaves on
his cloud, ready to enjoy his new freedom.
"Rise of the Robians!"
Karl Bollers: Writer & Colorist
Andy Underwood & Edwards Artistic Studios: Penciler
Pam Eklund: Inker
Jeff Powell: Letterer
J. Freddy Gabrie: Editor
A robot peacock is surrounded by an angry mob of Mobians. One Mobian says
that the peacock was in Robotnik's old lab, so she must be up to something.
A bright light shines, and Uncle Chuck appears to help the peacock, Fanny
Dupin. The Mobian begins to yell again, and Uncle Chuck recognizes him
as Tusk Luza. Tusk is
furious that the robot Mobians, or robians, stick together. Uncle Chuck
wants to know what happened, and Tusk tells Fanny to talk. Fanny explains
that she went in the lab because her friends dared her to go. Tusk isn't
satisfied with the explanation and says Princess Sally should settle the issue.
Soon, at Castle Acorn (which still looks like Robotnik's headquarters), the mob
and robots gather at the throne room. Sally is not there, and Geoffrey St.
John appears. After having the situation explained to him, Geoffrey informs
the group that Sally is still on a mission (the main
story). Suddenly King Acorn appears, ready to announce his decision.
To everyone's surprise, King Acorn orders the dismantling of the robians, starting
with Fanny. Uncle Chuck protests and calls the law unfair. King Acorn
is shocked, reminding Uncle Chuck that his technology was responsible for allowing
Robotnik to take over the kingdom. King Acorn repeats that he wants the
robians dismantled now, and Geoffrey politely objects. Furious, King Acorn
hits Geoffrey with his scepter. Sally, Sonic, and Antoine walk in the room,
and Sally is shocked to see what is taking place. King Acorn yells that
he wants his order carried out and then collapses. A monitor suddenly appears
with the image of Knuckles displayed. Knuckles explains that he needs the
help of the freedom fighters on the Floating Island (the events are in Knuckles
the Echidna #9).
Sonic-Grams highlight:
~ If you're interested in finding out how Bunnie and Antoine escaped
prison in Downunda, be sure to read Sonic Super Special #4
