Sonic Free Comic Book Day 2011


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 * This issue takes place in between StH: #224 and StH: #225

Free Comic Book Day 2011 is the fifth Sonic FCBD issue. It is a remake of SSS #15's main story.

Story One

 * "The Rematch"

As the Death Egg rises in the horizon, Sonic reflects on recent events stating that his life has been very busy lately. Sonic's mind wanders over to Ixis Naugus; Sonic explains that he thought Naugus was stuck as a drooling monster. Which leads him to think about the last time he saw his "ugly mug." The story now shifts over to the past showing Sonic running across the Southern Tundra to visit the grave of Eddy the Yeti. He approaches the ruins of Nate Morgan's castle and slides to a stop. After saying some kind words to Eddy, he takes out some flowers and explains that he ran so fast the frost hadn't got to them. Suddenly, the ground shakes and Sonic falls through a gap in the snow. After recovering from his fall, Sonic sees a bright yellow light coming from another room in the ruins. Full of speculation, Sonic peers through a hole and finds a large pile of Power Rings, and Ixis Naugus standing not far away. Sonic attempts to attack Ixis, but is stopped by his coat, which got caught on a large chunk of rock. Ixis uses his elemental powers to freeze Sonic's feet before he can recover. Ixis gloats over Sonic and explains how he escaped the Zone of Silence, reavealing that he intends to take over New Mobotropolis. Hearing enough, Sonic spin-dashes the ice off his feet and procedes to attack Ixis. Ixis fights back by chasing Sonic around with a giant ball of ice. Sonic eventually tricks the ball of ice and makes it collide with Ixis Naugus, freezing him instantly. Sonic taunts Ixis Naugus until he explodes into a giant ball of flame. The battle continues and Sonic goes for the stash of Power Rings. Ixis shows of his power and brings an avalanche of rocks falling on top of Sonic. However, Sonic is unharmed and uses his powered up speed to create a portal to the Zone of Silence. Ixis is sucked into the Zone, vowing to return. Sonic then closes the portal and leaves the ruins. The plot then shifts back to present day. Sonic tells Ixis that he was right, he did return. He sadly says that the same goes for Eggman.

Key Events

 * Sonic remembers visiting the grave of Eddy the Yeti and his fight with Ixis Naugus.
 * The Death Egg rises higher in the atmosphere.



Background Information

 * This is the second Sonic FCBD issue to have only Sonic the Hedgehog on the cover.
 * Although it is an all new story, it is actually Sonic remembering the events of Archie Sonic Super Special Issue 15. Thus, it is like a redrawn version of it.
 * This is the first FCBD penciled by Steven Butler aside from his archive drawings present in FCBD #3.
 * The Cover shows Sonic running in the Green Hill Zone.
 * At the end of the issue, there are bio's of Sonic, both classic and current freedom fighters, Ixis Naugus, Eggman, and the Death Egg.
 * This issue also contains an exclusive poster drawn by Evan S.