Comic Previews Comic Previews: Sonic the Hedgehog #122 and #123

[Andrew P]

Happy New Year! It's a double-whammy with the Comic Previews today! We're getting a heads up on Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog Issue #122 and #123 in one big update. Both issues start and continue the ongoing dramas in Sonic and Knuckles' respective worlds; the former is coming to a crossroads with his love triangle between Sally and Mina, while the latter continues to look towards his past.

Sonic the Hedgehog #122

Written by Karl Bollers and Ken Penders.
Art by J. Axer, Conor Tomas, Art Mawhinney and Dawn Best.

“Heart Held Hostage, Part One”
The Sonic/Mina/Sally triangle comes to a head in this intriguing tale. Sally has been noticing Mina's attraction towards Sonic for many months now - and unfortunately she suspects that the feeling is mutual. Before she can confront them about their relationship, however, bounty hunter extraordinaire, Nack the Weasel, kidnaps her.

“Afterlife, Part Two”
This introspective story finds Knuckles pondering the early events of his past - from his parent marriage to his infancy. Finally, Julie-Su and Vector the Crocodile have - a heart to heart?

[32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 2]

Sonic the Hedgehog #123

Written by Karl Bollers and Ken Penders.
Art by J. Axer, Conor Tomas, Art Mawhinney and Pam Eklund.

"Heart Held Hostage, Part Two"
After Nack the Weasel and his bounty hunter crew kidnap Sally, Sonic and Mina set out to rescue her together. Things get dicey as danger levels get high for the two girls Sonic cares about most in life. The conclusion to last issue's story will force Sonic to choose between Mina and Sally once and for all in a tale that can't be missed.

"Afterlife, Part Three"
Knuckles continues to reflect upon his past and how he was groomed to become the Guardian of the Floating Island.

"The Last Robian"
A mystery has engulfed the entire planet of Mobius - all the Roboticized Mobians have disappeared.

[32 pages, $2.19, in stores on April 30]

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