Sonic the Hedgehog #129

Sonic the Hedgehog #129 wraps up the "Tossed in Space" arc with a cover that puts Sonic face-to-face with a couple of fox characters — one in a military-style uniform — cradling what appears to be a young Tails, hinting at the long-awaited revelation of his parents in the last place anyone expected. Pat Spaziante's pencils and Nelson Ribeiro's inks give the scene a warm, slightly dramatic charge, balancing the emotional weight of a family reunion against the cosmic backdrop of Wheelworld. It's a satisfying payoff issue for fans who've been following this space-spanning adventure through Archie's 2004 run.