Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 207


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Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 207 is the two-hundred and seventh issue in the main Sonic the Hedgehog comic series.

Story One

 * "Blackout"

Fort Acorn is under attack by the Iron King. Amadeus Prower directs the Mes Braves Battalion to target him with lasers, but the giant ox is unfazed. Smashing through the fort's defenses and soldiers, he boasts of his immense power against them.

Meanwhile, in New Mobotropolis, Sally finishes telling Monkey Khan about what has been going on since he and the Freedom Fighters last fought side by side against the Xorda. Khan expresses admiration for the fact that the Knothole Freedom Fighters have remained together for so long, though Sally brings up her failed relationship with Sonic. Taking blame for the breakup, she is surprised as Khan offers words of encouragement and comfort, as well as praise of her ability to hold her teammates together. The two share a tender moment, only for NICOLE to interrupt with word of the Iron King's attack. At first worried that she's broken in on something (before Sally saying it's all right), she then explains the situation and reveals that she has sent Sonic and Tails to rescue the beleaguered troops. Khan then speeds off to join them, while Sally watches him go. NICOLE asks Sally if she's all right, to which she answers that she has a lot of thinking to do...

Back at Fort Acorn, Amadeus attacks the Iron King with his sword, determined not to disgrace the memory of his late comrade Armand D'Coolette, but his sword breaks against the ox's armor, and the Iron King grabs him with contempt, preparing to finish him off.

Story Two

 * "The Iron Queen"

In the aftermath of another defeat, the Iron Queen vents her frustration on Snively and the Iron King. After she stalks off, the Iron King mentions that she wasn't always like this, intriguing Snively. The King explains, revealing that the Queen originally used her Magitek powers to reactivate dormant Dragon Kingdom machines in order to aid in their conquest. Unfortunately, the Clan Wars and efforts of the free people they attempted to conquer proved too much for them to overcome. It was then that Dr. Ivo Robotnik came, seeking to spread his global influence after conquering Old Mobotropolis. Despite Jun Kun's dislike of serving him, the two convinced Robotnik to endorse them as his Dragon Kingdom Sub-Bosses in order to obtain the resources he offered and the needed edge for their conquest.

Quotes

 * Sally: Awfully sweet words coming from a hot-tempered warrior like you.
 * Monkey Khan: I'm only saying what I've felt since the day you rescued me.

Key Events

 * The Iron King heads to the ruins of Robotropolis in a bid to deactivate the force field surrounding New Mobotropolis.
 * The Iron King engages the Mes Braves Battalion at Fort Acorn and defeats them.
 * Sonic and Monkey Khan trick the Iron King into doing no damage at all while secretly making New Mobotropolis' power source more secure than ever.
 * After discussing her feelings with Bunnie, Sally tells Monkey Khan she wants to talk with him.
 * Amy asks to hear about Sonic's adventures over food; he accepts.
 * The Iron King explains more his and Regina's past to Snively.

Background Information

 * This issue's backstory continues from StH 202's backstory.
 * This issue reintroduces Fort Acorn and Robotropolis, both having not been seen since StH: #133. (The fallout, which is still presumed dangerous has been confined inside the city with the use of a force field, has currently served as a power source for the forcefield over New Mobotropolis.)
 * This issue features James Fry's return to penciling since StH: #164.