Sonic the Hedgehog #223

Part one of "Chaos and the Crown" kicks off with a cover that pulls no punches — literally — as Sonic bears down with a fierce fist aimed squarely at a snarling, fang-filled opponent whose white-cloaked form twists under the impact. The tension crackles between the two combatants, making it clear this two-part story has real stakes right from the opening image. Marked as "Countdown to Genesis: 3," this 2011 Archie Comics issue signals that something bigger is building on the horizon.