Sonic the Hedgehog #108

The cover of this 2002 Archie issue says it all — a wide-eyed, clearly alarmed Sonic is caught in the massive grip of a red-gloved hand, while the looming, open-mouthed face of the original Dr. Robotnik fills the background in a genuinely unsettling way. Cover pencils by Patrick Spaziante and inks by Nelson Ribeiro make the threat feel visceral and immediate, with the bold cover copy "Say It Isn't So… The Return of the Original Dr. Robotnik!" promising exactly the kind of villain-forward drama fans of the series love. With a story titled "Robotnik x2 = Trouble!" this issue has double the menace on offer.