Sonic the Hedgehog #224

A goggled, armored villain dominates the foreground of this 2011 Archie Comics issue, clutching an enormous blue gem and declaring "I'M BAAAACK!" with unmistakable menace. Behind him, a bank of screens displays a cast of familiar Sonic characters — including what appear to be Sonic himself, a pink-haired figure, and several others caught mid-action — suggesting someone has been doing their surveillance homework. Part two of the "Countdown to Genesis" arc, this issue promises the kind of high-stakes, fast-paced energy that has made Sonic the Hedgehog a fan favorite for decades.