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OSM0
Original Sonic Miniseries
Publication Details
Issue 

0

Date Published 

November 1992

Publishing Company 

Archie Comics

Production Staff
Cover Artist
Writer
Pencils
Inks
Letters
Colors
Editor
  • Daryl Edelman
Editor in Chief
  • Richard Goldwater
Special Thanks

with a tip o' the sneaker to Paul Castiglia

First Appearances
Characters
Locations
Vehicles
Only Appearance
  

Archie Sonic Miniseries Issue 0 was the first issue of the Original Sonic Miniseries and the second comic released in the Archieverse. It was also the pilot issue of the overall series.

Summary[]

Story One[]

"Don't Cry for Me, Mobius!" - Part One
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The first page

The story begins with an introduction to Mobius by the narrator, who explains how the planet used to be a fun place to live until the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his robots took over, and how a band of Freedom Fighters led by the super speedy mobian, Sonic the Hedgehog, are opposing the dictator.

The story continues onto the present, where Sonic is running away from Dr. Robotnik in his Egg Mobile while the hedgehog is taunting the doctor. The doctor is attempting to stop Sonic with a cannon on his Egg Mobile that fires Mega-Muck, but Sonic proves too fast and agile for the doctor to hit, much to his anger. However, Sonic abruptly finds his way home barred by Caterkiller. Believing Sonic to be trapped, Robotnik demands that he tells where Knothole Village is located. Sonic refuses though, knowing he will capture and turn all his friends into robots if he does.

Robotnik eagerly takes another shot at Sonic with Mega-Muck, but the hedgehog jumps out of the way with a Sonic Spin, causing Robotnik to hit Caterkiller instead. Though Robotnik is furious over what he made him do, Sonic pays him no mind and runs away, splashing Mega-Muck and Caterkiller's parts all over Robotnik as he speeds away. As Sonic bids him farewell, Robotnik swears that he will get Sonic someday.

Speeding through the Great Forest, Sonic tells the reader about how the road he is on leads to the hidden Knothole Village where the Freedom Fighters are hiding from Robotnik. Eventually arriving at the hidden Great Oak Slide, Sonic opens the slide and eagerly slides through its zig-zagging tube until he arrives in the underground base of Freedom HQ. There, Sonic is met by his impressionable sidekick, Tails, who asks him if he defeated any more robots, and Boomer, who assures Tails that Sonic will brag about it. As Sonic indeed begins to brag, he is interrupted by Princess Sally, who worries that Sonic might have left a trail that Robotnik can follow to Knothole Village. Sonic assures her his super speed prevented this, but Sally rejects his arrogance.

Every confident in Sonic's skill, Tails tries to show everyone that he has been practicing the same move Sonic used to run away from Robotnik, only to stumble and fall. Sally remarks how cute it is how Tails idolizes him, like they all do, catching Sonic's attention. However, Sally quickly corrects that she meant the residents of Knothole Village, and not herself. Both Sonic and Sally finds it laughable that the former could idolize the latter, but they each secretly have doubts about that.

Immediately after, Antoine shows with urgent news for Sally. Sonic mockingly greets Antoine, but Sally tries to make him act civil. Regardless, Antoine, despite nearly falling for one of Sonic's quips, reveals that there has been discovered a leak in Knothole, which could mean that they will either be flooded out, or Robotnik could use "trickle down" technology to find Knothole. Boomer, Tails, and Sally are worried, but Sonic is more concerned with how lousy Antoine's dramatic speech was.

"Don't Cry for Me, Mobius!" - Part Two

In Robotropolis, Dr. Robotnik is sitting in his office with Buzzbomber and Crabmeat, complaining that Sonic must be destroyed. When Buzzbomber asks how they are going to find him and the Knothole Freedom Fighters though, Crabmeat detects something on the room's Spy Screen. Much Robotnik's satisfaction, the screen reveals a group of non-robots outside the Great Forest, which he assumes are the Freedom Fighters, and decides to attack them with Buzzbomber.

At the edge of the Great Forest, Sonic warns Sally, Rotor, Antoine, Tails, and Boomer that the leak is ahead, but that they are within range of Robotropolis's Spy Satellites. Tails wants to check it out, but Antoine insists that a warrior like himself is more qualified. Sonic permits Antoine to take point, only for Antoine to fall into a deep puddle. As he admits to Antoine that he set him up, Sonic reveals that the leak is caused by a stand of Weeping Willow Trees "crying". Sonic explains that Robotnik recently had bulldozed several arches of forest to find the entrance to Knothole Village, and that the trees had been crying for their fallen friends ever since.

Sonic says he has an idea, but then Tails points out that Robotnik has arrived in his Egg Wrecker with Buzzbomber. As Robotnik and Buzzbomber begin their attack on the group, Sonic goads Robotnik and Buzzbomber into only targeting him. Sonic proceeds to run away with Robotnik and his Badnik hot on his trail while Boomer pointing out to Sally that Sonic heading for the local well, which Sonic notes is where he has hidden a Power Ring for just such an occasion. Unfortunately, he cannot quite reach it. Arriving at the well, Robotnik tells Sonic to say his prayers. However, it is then that Sonic gets a hold of his Power Ring and is infused with its power, allowing him to knock the wrecking ball on the Egg Wrecker back at Robotnik, smashing his vehicle. Sonic then decides to go for Robotnik next, but Robotnik decides to escape instead, and holds onto Buzzbomber as he he flies away, much to the Badnik's dismay. Despite that, Sonic promises Robotnik that he will get him yet.

Later, the Knothole Freedom Fighters are planting saplings to replace the ones Robotnik destroyed. Sally remarks that Sonic's idea was great, as the trees have already stopped crying. Meanwhile, Boomer has burrowed Antoine in the ground, much to the latter's anger, having misunderstood that they were planting "saplings" and not "saps". Satisfied, Sonic decides to go on a Chili Dog break.

Story Two[]

"Oh No--Robo! No-Mo' Mobo!" - Part One

The story begins with Sonic introducing himself to the reader, explaining that they have seen how things currently are on Mobius, but not how it came to be that way, so he invites them to come with him on a trip down memory lane. He proceeds to elaborate on how things were once great on Mobius, and that he used to be a delivery boy working for his beloved Uncle Chuck at his chili dog stand...

Back in the past, Sonic is shown running up to his Uncle Chuck and his Mobini dog, Muttski, in front of Chuck's chili dog stand, with Chuck nothing that Sonic is setting a new land speed record. As Sonic comes to a halt, Chuck asks Sonic how his new shoes have been holding up. Sonic tells him they are fine, showing no signs of wear, and Chuck notes how fortunate that is, as he has been spending all of his profits buying him new shoes. Caressing Muttski, Sonic tells him how great his uncle is: not only is he the best Chili Dog cook on the planet, but he is also a great inventor. Just then, Chuck receives an phone order for two hundred chili dogs and they both celebrate the income they are about to receive. Meanwhile, a Buzzbomber is setting a flyer up nearby that warns that the city is about to be rechristen "Robotropolis", among other things, and that Dr. Ivo Robotnik is to become the planet's dictator.

Eventually, Chuck manages to load up all the chili dogs in a wheelbarrow. Chuck asks Sonic if he can carry that many, which he proves by heading off a high speed to deliver them. As Chuck smiles in pride at Sonic, however, he notices that Muttski is growling. Immediately after, Chuck is apprehended by a SWATbot for the crime of "smiling". Chuck asks who has authority for that, to which Dr. Robotnik, who has arrived on the scene, confirms that he has it. Shocked, Chuck recognizes Robotnik's voice as the one on the phone who made the order as he and Muttski are dragged away.

Meanwhile, Sonic has arrived in Robotropolis to deliver the chili dogs. Though concerned by the growing spread of the city's factories and disgusted by the smell, Sonic knocks on the door on the Robotnik, Inc. factory. Answering the knocking is Cluck, whom Sonic asks for his payment. When Cluck leaves to supposedly get the money to pay for the chili dogs, slamming the door in Sonic's face, Sonic quickly notices a shadow above him, which is revealed to come from a falling checker-colored ball. Fortunately, Sonic manages to avoid it in the nick of time. Realizing it to have been a trap, Sonic rushes back to warn his uncle.

Sonic hurries back to his uncle's chili dog stand, only to find it being destroyed by SWATbots, and both Chuck and Muttski to be nowhere in sight.

"Oh No--Robo! No-Mo' Mobo!" - Part Two

Picking the narration back up, Sonic gives a summary of the story so far, before the tale returns to the past...

Sonic angrily asks what the SWATbots did with his dog and uncle. Seeing Sonic's hostility, the SWATbots prepare to attack Sonic. Sonic, however, easily destroys them by whirling around them until they fall apart from the speed. Examining a SWATbot helmet for clues, Sonic notices from the print on it that the manufacturer is Robotnik, Inc., which he recognizes as the factory he was just at. Sonic thus runs to Robotropolis to rescue his uncle, unaware than a still-functional SWATbot is calling headquarters.

Arriving on the outskirts of the city, Sonic is ready to teach Robotnik a lesson for what he has done to his family, and notes that nothing is going to stop him. Before he can head out though, a female Mobian approaches him from behind, telling him to stop. Initially startled, Sonic reprimands the Mobian, who introduces herself as Princess Sally Acorn. She explains that her father, the king, has been kidnapped by Robotnik too, but Sonic is more interested in taking off on his mission. Sally grabs him though, and informs him that a large number of Buzzbombers are patrolling the area. Realizing that Sally just saved her, Sonic thanks her. She then takes him through a shortcut to where Uncle Chuck, Muttski, and other Mobians are being held captive.

Minutes later, Sonic and Sally arrive at a site where Robotnik stands before a group of roboticized Mobians. Sally explains that Robotnik's SWATbots captures Mobians and turns them into robots to work in Robotnik's factories. Horrified, Sonic sees Chuck and Muttski among the roboticized Mobians. Sonic wants to save them, but Sally says it is too late. As Robotnik has the robotiziced Mobians pledge their servitude to him, Sonic calls out to his uncle, catching Robotnik's attention. Sonic hurries over to Chuck, only to find him a mindless robot. Meanwhile, Robotnik grabs a hold of Sally. Sonic turns his anger towards Robotnik, who declares that he will continue with his ways until everyone on Mobius are his robot slaves. As an army of SWATbots arrives though, Sonic uses his speed to create a whirlwind that blows Robotnik and the SWATbots away. Sonic proceeds to pick up Sally and runs off with her, ready to fight another day.

Having taken a liking to Sonic, Sally instructs Sonic to head into the Great Forest so she can meet her group of Freedom Fighters. She explains that she has organized her group to overthrow Robotnik and restore Mobius to normal, and that she would like him to join them. Sonic readily accepts if it means getting another shot at Robotnik and rescuing those Robotnik has enslaved.

Having finished the story, Sonic tells the reader that if they want to know more about those early days, they can drop a line in the Sonic-Grams by sending a letter to Archie Comics Publications.

Bonus Features[]

Pinup Pages[]

"The Royal Family Tree of Mobius"

Sally sobs over her family tree being chopped down by Robotnik, and Sonic swears revenge.

"Robotnik's Badniks!"

Dr. Robotnik shows off his assembly line of Badniks, including Caterkiller, Ball Hog, Jaws, Burrobot, Moto Bug, Orbinaut, Splats, Bat Brain, and Crabmeat.

"Sonic's Six* Speed Settings"

Sonic shows the reader his six levels of speed, as well as his "Sonic Spin" attack.

"Sneaker Peek!"

Sonic shows off the special sneakers his Uncle Chuck designed for him.

Quotes[]

  • Sonic: "When I jump through this ring like a hula hoop, Robotnik's ball will loop the loop!"
  • SWATbot: "Attention fellow SWATbots! Hedgehog exhibiting violent tendencies! Terminate with extreme prejudice!"

Key Events[]

Background Information[]

  • Rotor is referred to as "Boomer", his nickname. In the Sonic: the Beginning and Sonic Archives Volume 0 reprints, his name was changed to Rotor.
  • This is the only issue where Sally has red-brown fur and blonde hair outside of a flashback. In Knuckles the Echidna #29, it is said this was caused by accidental exposure to chemicals on a mission, although reprints recolored her appearance to match her present-day colors.
  • Robotnik's sclera are colored white in this issue. Every following issues features him with black sclera.
  • Plot points introduced in this issue, such as Sonic first meeting Sally after Robotnik took Uncle Chuck, Robotropolis being a collection of factories, and Robians being nearly identical to their organic forms were later retconned; thus rendering the story non-canon to a degree.
  • Sonic mentions his middle name is "Maurice". This is referenced again in Sonic the Hedgehog #53.
  • On the cover, Robotnik's appearance is based on his original video game appearance.
  • The first page of this issue features a cast list of characters appearing in the story. Sonic the Hedgehog #67 was the first to repeat this.

Reprint History[]

All reprints of this issue omit all bonus features. The issue has been reprinted in the following places:

External links[]

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