Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 27
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Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 27 was the twenty-seventh issue of the main Sonic the Hedgehog comic series.
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Summary
Story One
- "A Scrambled Hedgehog"-Part One
In Robotropolis, Sleuth "Doggy" Dawg and Kicks a Lot of the Robotropolis Spy Network use an alleyway as a site for sending a message to the Knothole Freedom Fighters, disguising it as graffiti. After writing the coded message in spray paint, Sleuth adds a heart with "Sonic & Sally" in it to distract from the idea that it is anything but an act of vandalism. The two spies then depart, dawning their SWATbot disguises; shortly thereafter, Sonic arrives to investigate the message. His unhappiness about being sent on such an errand is forgotten as he is spotted by Dr. Robotnik's security forces, and quickly makes an effort to escape. Unfortunately, his only route leads him to collide with a SWATbot, knocking him unconscious. Some time later he starts to wake up, finding himself in the presence of Robotnik and Snively and restrained. Robotnik is gleeful over his apparent triumph, but then receives an unexpected revelation from the groggy Hedgehog: Sonic can't remember who he is.
Snively is initially suspicious, but Robotnik recognizes the truth and decides to capitalize on it, as Sonic's lack of memory about his own identity likely means that he doesn't remember his nemesis either. Acting as though he's concerned for Sonic, Robotnik questions him, and claims to be Sonic's closest mentor and friend. He leaves Sonic to sleep, while he goes off to put the finishing touches on a plan that's starting to form in his mind. Some time later, Robotnik and Snively watch as a recovered-but still amnesiac-Sonic battles Auto Automaton clones of Antoine, Tails, and Rotor. Snively finds the exercise a bit of a waste of such advanced robots, though Robotnik retorts that Sally's previous defeat of his project makes them all but useless. Snively then reasons that their real-life counterparts would be able to stop Sonic, but Robotnik points out that they would hesitate to attack him.
Robotnik praises Sonic for his victory, and announces that the time has come for him to confront the real Freedom Fighters. Sonic is eager to do so, having been told that the group intends to overthrow Robotnik's "legitimate" government. Sonic heads towards Knothole, unaware that his supposed benefactors are tracking his movements so that their demolition tractors can follow him and level Knothole. As Robotnik prepares to celebrate prematurely, Sonic comes to a fork in the road and is unsure where to go next. He spots a nearby tree trunk, which is actually the secret entrance to Freedom HQ, and notes that it seems familiar to him. Discovering its true nature, he enters it, and the Robotniks watch eagerly with the camera they've planted on him as he enters the underground tunnel network.
At Freedom HQ, Rotor detects Sonic coming in, primarily because he's setting off all their alarms. Sally questions whether or not it's really Sonic, but Rotor's sensors indicate that it is-and also detect Robotnik's bug. Thinking that Sonic might be unaware of it, Sally orders Rotor to seal off the tunnel and prevent Sonic from reaching the base. Sonic is then blocked by a large metal door, and then hears the demolition tractors overhead. Robotnik prepares to deploy his tractors, only to learn of Sonic's predicament from Snively. Having prepared for such difficulties, Robotnik contacts Sonic through a planted transmitter, and has him activate a device installed into one of his gloves: a hand-laser that blows right through the door. Realizing the increased urgency of the situation, Sally again declares that Sonic must not reach their base, and authorizes all means to stop him. Meanwhile, Sonic comes across a tunnel intersection, and tries to figure out where to go next; unfortunately for the Robotniks, they briefly lose the signal, and when they regain it he's already started down a tunnel.
With Sonic drawing ever closer to Knothole, Sally orders Rotor to flood the tunnels; when Robotnik recognizes this, he deploys the tractors again in hopes of succeeding despite not having reached the exact location of the village. Caught between the water on one hand and the collapsing tunnels on the other, Sonic employs his Spin-Dash to tunnel his way out. As he races to escape, Sonic is perplexed by the fact that this new move seemed so instinctive, while back in Robotropolis his signal has been lost. Snively wonders whether Sonic has perished, but Robotnik isn't willing to give up on his nemesis just yet. Rotor and Sally are likewise unable to pinpoint their friend, and Robotnik finds himself in the unexpected position of hoping that Sonic actually survives his destructive efforts on this occasion. His faith is rewarded as Sonic breaks out onto the surface, and the Hedgehog heads off in search of Knothole again while the doctor dispatches the tractors to follow him.
Sonic comes upon Knothole, and the Freedom Fighters are alerted to his presence and mobilize in preparation. Antoine heads up the defenders, who are confused to see Sonic speeding towards them-and even more confused when the Hedgehog blows through their position. Rotor informs Sally of this development, and just as she is saying that they must find a way to stop Sonic, the Hedgehog enters the command center.
Quotes
Key Events
- First appearance of Sleuth, one of only two appearances before he is discovered to be a traitor to the Freedom Fighters and an agent of Robotnik.
- Sonic gets amnesia as a result of being ambushed in Robotropolis, and ends up being sent to attack the other Freedom Fighters in Knothole.
Background Information
- Sleuth Dog would go on to become a member of the mercenary Destructix.
- The main story appears to be based off of the Sonic the Hedgehog episode "No Brainer."
- The story and cover art for this issue are homages to Marvel Comics' Amazing Spider-Man #56.
- When Sonic enters Freedom HQ at the conclusion of the issue, he sings an altered version of "Bad Boys", the theme song for the TV series Cops.
