STC #001 | Sonic the Comic Online

#1 | 29 May 1993

Hey, Sonic Boomers!

Welcome to the very first issue of Sonic the Comic- Britain's brand new Sega-powered comic. Stay cool, things are about to get seriously intense!

Prepare to experience the hottest comic on the video game scene. Every fortnight your favourite Sega video game characters will come to life in all-new comic adventures. It all starts here with Shinobi, The Legend of Golden Axe and, of course, our megastar, the world-famous Sonic the Hedgehog (what do you mean, "who?").

That's ot all. There are features, compos and fabulous free gifts- like the brilliant set of stickers attached to this issue's front cover. Where are you going to stick yours?

Then there's me, Megadroid. I'm your host for this and every issue of Sonic the Comic. I'll be taking you to whole new levels of video game excitement- we're talking Big Time here, Boomers. Oh yeah, this is the Control Zone, your launching pad to the Sega Superstars. Scope it out every two weeks for the hottest information, charts and Sega news.

And- I want to hear from you. Communicate with me on what you think about Sonic the Comic, Sonic himself or anything Sega. I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

The Story So Far...

If you've ever played Sonic 1 and 2 on the Mega Drive, you know the deal! Evil genius Doctor Robotnik would do anything to make Planet Mobius his own... but one heroic hedgehog stands in his way!

Doctor Robotnik

The man who would be king, Doctor Robotnik will stop at nothing to see the animals of Mobius encased in his metal Badnik robots and enslaved to do his bidding.

Joe Musashi

Known as Shinobi- the masked one- Joe Musashi is a ninja master of astonishing prowess. Sworn to battle the evil Neo Zeed, Musashi hunts for Naoko, his lost love.

Keepers of the Golden Axe

The barbarian Ax-Battler, the amazon warrior Tyris Flare and the dwarf Gilius Thunderhead are an unlikely trio of friends. Brought together by fate, they strive to protect the legendary Golden Axe!

Cheap enough to Chomp

Dear Sonic the Comic,

Wow! Great, mega! This is what I've been waiting for! My mum just got me the special preview issue of Sonic the Comic and I had to write straight away to say that this is the very things that's been missing from my empty little life!
The best part about it is the price. This means I can buy STC every fortnight and still manage to trough my way through 48 packets of Wotsits. Great!
I am quite good at drawing at school and was wondering if I send in some pictures, would you print them? It would be good if you had a readers' drawing page.
I can't wait for the first issue.

STEVEN CURLEY, MANCHESTER

So, what do you think of it, Steven? Pretty Segasational, huh? As for readers' drawings, well check out this page. The more the merrier, that's what I say. As for your drawings, well, I hope they're good. Scoffing 48 packets of Wotsits every two weeks isn't recommended for budding artists!

Sonic the Story

Dear Sonic,

I have written you a story:
CHAPTER ONE
One morning Sonic was coming home and down from the sky came a fox. "What is your name?" said Sonic.
"It is Tails," said the fox.
"Why do they call you Tails?"
"Becase I have two tails," answered the fox.
"Would you like to come home with me and tell me about yourself?" asked Sonic. Tails said he would
CHAPTER TWO
Sonic opened the door to his house. "Let's look around first and then we'll sit down and you can tell me all about yourself," he said to Tails.
Sonic was telling Tails about an evil man when Tails looked out the door and saw Dr Robotnik. Dr Robotnik grabbed Tails and Sonic went running after them and got Tails back.
When they got back to the house Sonic untied Tails and they both lived happily ever after.

LOUISE ROBSON (age 6)

Many thanks, Louise. I've passed your excellent story on to Sonic who says you'll make a great writer for this comic when you get a bit older. By the way, Tails said he liked his bit of the story.

Last of the Dinosaurs

Dear Dear STC,

Not another computer magazine! Aren't there any other subjects that young people want to read about these days? I can't believe that you're poisoning the world with more of this mindless junk.
I know you won't print this letter because it's not complimentary. I just thought you ought to know how damaging and narrow-minded all this computer technology is becoming. I hope your 'comic' falls flat on its face!

Mr Oldfash

Lighten up, Oldfash. You're not reading another computer magazine. Sonic the Comic is a first, a new comic for the new video game age. If it's excitement you want, I suggest you stick to Fly Fishing by J.R. Hartley.

Shinobi is Gear

Dear Sonic the Comic,

I've just got a Game Gear. I would like to know if there are any cheats for Shinobi. I would love it if you could answer this question.

Hi, Andrew. Check out the Q Zone for hints and tips on all the top Sega games. I've logged your request into our databanks so hopefully you'll get an answer very soon.

Editor: Richard Burton
Cover by: Kev Hopgood

Special thanks this issue to:
Clare Gillmore, Chris Power

Other characters belong to their creators. Used without permission. Published by the Sonic the Comic online team. This comic is only available on the internet.