Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 213


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Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 213 is the two-hundred and thirteenth issue in the main Sonic the Hedgehog comic series.

Story
"Reigning Cats and Dogs" - Part One:

Sonic the Hedgehog and Big the Cat find them surrounded at spearpoint by Felidae warriors; Sonic insists that they come in peace. Queen Hathor, their leader, steps in and tells the hedgehog that trespassers in the Mysterious Cat Country, or Pais Mysterioso, are not welcome, but Sonic insists he's not trespassing but rather was invited by Big. Hathor is not impressed, considering Big a "heathen" and a "traitor" for associating with outsiders. Sonic cuts to the chase by saying he's simply on a mission, and Big adds that he's there to get the Ancient Onyx; at these words, Hathor flies into a rage, accusing Sonic for its recent disappearance and saying that the Ancient Onyx is the birthright of her people. Sonic attempts to explain, but the Queen refuses to listen to his words; however, she says that she will consider listening to Big, commanding that she be brought a "recounter." As several cats approach Big with clothing, Sonic expresses confusion, and the Queen flatly explains that within their culture, one's station is reflected by their dress. Thus, as Big steps out in an elaborate outfit featuring a poncho and headgear, he is no longer considered a simple fisherman but a "stately recounter of the truth." Before Big can process this, Sonic, catching on, says that it's lucky he's come dressed as the "recounter's interpretor," indicating his gloves. Irritated, Hathor resigns and lets him speak. Sonic begins to explain how, "according to Big," he and Sally Acorn had arrived in the region hours ago as they'd been invited to become honourary members of the Wolf Pack...

Earlier, Sonic and Sally find themselves greeted by the wolves. Sally and Canus embrace, while Sonic confuses Leeta for her twin sister Lyco, saying it's been a long time since they'd seen the pack. Canus escorts them to meet the chief; they are surprised to see not Lupe] but her husband [[Lobo. Sensing their surprise, Lobo explains that he was the pack's chief prior to his Roboticization; he explains that he took the title back once Lupe had stepped down. Sally and Sonic are confused, thinking Lupe isn't the type to step down from anything.

Quotes

 * Sonic: I was invited by my buddy Big here!
 * Hathor: The heathen who lives on the outskirts and associates with filthy outsiders?
 * Big: Yup.

Background Information

 * This marks Lupe and the Wolf Pack's reapperance since StH #152, Big's since StH #174, and the Cat Queen's since StH #84.