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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #178

“House of Cards Part 1 of 2”: Sonic’s hometown of New Mobotropolis has been devastated by unspeakable threats from beyond… but what about those within? There’s talk of revolution, and Sonic will have to choose sides! Will the leaders of the rebellion drive a wedge between Sonic and Tails forever? It’s the fight everyone’s feared but never thought they’d see… mentor vs. protégé, friend vs. friend, , Sonic vs. Tails! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks). Earth-shaking cover by pulverizing Spaz!

Ships July 25th, 2007
On Sale DDC August 1st, 2007
On Sale Newsstand August 14th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US

Amadeus finally got the Prowers' plans underway, but while they've so far consisted of (seemingly) good intentions, leading an angry mob to the castle never seems to go over well with the government. Needless to say, the General lands himself in jail and in the merciless eye of the former king. Elias himself went to meet with Amadeus for an explanation, and got a pretty darn good one...simply put, a group of kids had done more to move things in the right direction than the monarchy over the past three generations, and he wanted to see a government led by the people, not by an inexperienced king following a line of succession that had done nothing in recent history to (successfully) protect its people.

This was enough to make Elias question himself yet AGAIN (poor kid needs some support...). Max, convinced the kings will continue to rule as they always have, demands he take action against Amadeus, taking a moment to hint at a lack of faith in Sonic's loyalty as well. As Sonic suggests, it's hard to decide whose side to be on by now...

So where does it all come to a head? Tails and Rosemary try to spring dear old dad from the pen. Nicole, having been deactivated at the detention center by Tails, alerts Sonic, who confronts the Prower parents. Witnessing one last bit of "I'm so awesome" naivety, Tails finally snaps and flies into action, decking Sonic from behind. Mr. and Mrs. Prower flee, but fearing they've set the stage for war, they head to Castle Acorn to demand that Elias step down. Meanwhile, Tails continues to lay it on Sonic, until finally Blue concedes and prepares to fight back. We're left with the duo preparing to enter the battle of all Sonic battles...something to catch in 179.

Oh, and right in the middle of it all, Knux heads off to Angel Island all by his lonesome. I expect we'll get back to that when Enerjak steps up to the plate.

I don't know why there wasn't a round of preview pages this time, so I'll provide them from my own copy. SX#23 hit shelves today.

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SONIC X #23
"Hedgehogging Their Bets": Ever since he came to Earth, Sonic has been saving the day and becoming a worldwide hero! But not everyone is happy with our hedgehog's heroics - and they're going to do something about it! What is this alliance of evil bent on Sonic’s destruction, and where have we seen its members before? Can Sonic unravel the mystery before it is too late? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley. Creepy conspiracy cover by Spaz!
Ships August 8th, 2007
On Sale DDC August 15th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand August 28th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US

"Conquest is Like a Box of Chocolates": Evil genius Dr. Eggman continues to enjoy his "retirement" from villainy while relishing his secret new career as the mighty luchador, El Gran Gordo! With Eggy preoccupied in the ring, the door is left open for a new evil to arise, and once-faithful sidekick Bokkun seizes the opportunity to be an even evil-er evil genius. He’s helped on his quest by a massive sugar rush that renders him unstoppable… impervious to all including Sonic! Sometimes only an evil genius can stop a fellow evil genius, but who can lure him from his glamour of the stretchy-pants wrestling ring? The answer is just a pin… or at least a tie or technical fall… away! Don’t miss the raucous conclusion everyone will be talking about! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: James Fry (pencils) & Terry Austin (inks). Body slammin’ cover by Spaz!
Shipping Date: November 28th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 5th, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 18th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

"Fallen Angel": New Mobotropolis is rocked by the rampaging Enerjak, and even the combined might of Sonic and Shadow may not be enough to withstand his attack! Will this latest onslaught cause Shadow to go too far, and how will the odds change when Eggman throws down into the battle? "Albion’s Shameful Secret": The tragic origin of the mysterious villain Dr. Finitevus is revealed… and it just could spell the doom of our hero! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks). All-bets-are-off cover by Tracy Yardley & Ben Hunzeker!
Shipping Date: November 14th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 21st, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 4th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #179

“House of Cards Part 2 of 2”: It was civil war before - now it's personal! The long-lasting friendship between Sonic and Tails has reached its breaking point! Can Sonic do what's needed to end the hostilities? Meanwhile, Tails' parents make their move, but how far will they go? On the flip side, how far will young King Elias go to protect his kingdom? Their world will never be the same!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley! & Jim Amash.
COVER: Tracy Yardley! & Jim Amash

Ships August 22nd, 2007
On Sale DDC August 29th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand September 11th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US

On a personal note, this hits newstands the same day as the second Avatar boxset. Ooooh I shall be a happy boy