{"id":2187,"date":"2020-09-21T23:40:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T23:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/comics\/?page_id=2187"},"modified":"2026-06-02T18:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:17:05","slug":"stc278","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/comics\/stc278\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonic the Comic #278"},"content":{"rendered":"
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#278 | 22 September 2020<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Hey, Boomers!\u00a0\"\"<\/h2>\n

Been anywhere exciting lately? Yes, I know, I know. It's a wacky old world, isn't it? But, fortunately for you all,\u00a0Sonic the Comic<\/em> is here to occupy your minds with all the latest comic strip action! And you've got your choice of front cover as well with art by all manner of Humes including Pete Murphy (Cover A - Knuckles), Matthew Smith (Cover B - Decap Attack) and Stuart Gipp (Cover C - Alex Kidd). There's even a special fourth cover that we've put together with our friends from Archie Sonic Online<\/a>! But it tells only one half of the story- you'll have to check out their issue #250 to see their side- and you can download the full-sized image from the Pin-Up section below!<\/p>\n

It's an action-packed one for you this time, with Sonic teaming up with Amy in the lead strip, Confidence Trick<\/em>. The Chaotix Crew's adventures continue as they arrive on the Technosphere in the first part of the final chapter of The Search for Charmy Bee<\/em>, spookily entitled\u00a0Ghosts<\/em>. Elsewhere, Knuckles hunts down Doctor Zachary and hopes not to be sent back to\u00a0Square One<\/em>. As if that wasn't enough, we have three Sega-sational Sega Superstars strips for you too! Decap Attack returns as Chuck and Igor get into a\u00a0Prank War<\/em> and the Streets of Rage gang find themselves struggling in the first part of a new story,\u00a0Divide and Conquer<\/em>. Lastly, as a long-overdue bonus that many of you have been crying out for since 1993, Alex Kidd finally makes his\u00a0STC<\/em> debut in\u00a0Alex Kidd in Miracle World<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Next issue, things get really exciting with the return of Tekno and Shortfuse, plus an appearance from a certain angry hedgehog- see the Next Issue section for more! And did I mention there'll be a surprise face making their debut in issue #279? Stay tuned, Boomers- it's going to be a good one!<\/p>\n

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The Story So Far...<\/h2>\n
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With Doctor Robotnik recently reverted back into Doctor Kintobor, a power vacuum has emerged on planet Mobius. Robotnik's faithful- and entirely deranged- lieutenant Vermin the Cybernik has taken control of Robotnik's Badnik forces, with the intention of somehow bringing back the despicable despot.<\/p>\n

With the crazed rat running Robotnik's racket, it's a free-for-all as Sonic's old enemies now feel similarly emboldened to seize power in whatever way they can. Not all of them have faith Robotnik will return- and not all of them want it either, with some villainous sorts being all too happy to fill the void themselves...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Sonic\"<\/div>

Sonic<\/h4>

Despite his oldest and greatest enemy no longer being an ongoing concern in Sonic's life, the heroic hedgehog can't afford to put his feet up just yet as he finds himself in battle against some old enemies...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Chaotix Crew<\/h4>

On the Search for Charmy Bee, the Chaotix Crew find themselves following directions from the Tweet Titans. Now they arrive at the Technosphere, where things are\u00a0really<\/em> about to get weird.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Knuckles<\/h4>

The stoic Guardian of the Chaos Emeralds finds himself hunting down his long-time nemesis Doctor Zachary. But Knuckles would do well to remember that Zachary always thinks ahead...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

See the rest of the Data Zone! (click here)<\/h5>
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Amy Rose<\/h4>\n

When Sonic was framed for a crime he didn't commit, Amy seemed to take the apparent betrayal the hardest of all of Sonic's friends, owing to certain memories she can't be rid of...<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tikal<\/h4>\n

Tikal comes from the ancient past and is one of few remaining connections to the missing echidna race. However, Tikal retains no memories of her former life, leaving Knuckles in the dark as ever. As the last of their kind, Tikal and Knuckles try to unravel the mystery of their people together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Porker Lewis<\/h4>\n

Porker is a brainbox who can crack any code. His skill with machines means he has an easy time getting to grips with otherwise impenetrable ancient echidna technology, making him an invaluable friend to Knuckles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Metallix Army<\/h4>\n

Originally created by Doctor Robotnik, this legion of unfinished super-Badniks created in Knuckles' image aren't as strong as the original Metallix Mk. III design but they make up for that in numbers!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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