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Sonic the Hedgehog #79 cover
Cover: Pat Spaziante & Harvey Mercadoocasio

Sonic the Hedgehog #79

Feb 2000 · Archie · 1.79 USD; 1.99 CAD
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In "The Discovery," Nate Morgan uncovers cryptic evidence of a long-lost human city while sifting through Dr. Robotnik's encrypted files, unraveling a mystery that could rewrite history. Meanwhile, Prince Elias sets out to reclaim the legendary Ring Of Acorn to awaken his mother from her coma—only to find Amy has beaten him to it. Written by Karl Bollers and illustrated by James Fry, with inks by Andrew Pepoy and colors by Frank Gagliardo, this 2000 issue features a cover by Pat Spaziante and Harvey Mercadoocasio.

Contains 3 stories
The Discovery
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Science Fiction
Prince Elias AcornKing Maximillian AcornJules the HedgehogBernie the Hedgehog

In "The Discovery," Nate Morgan uncovers cryptic traces of a forgotten human civilization while sifting through Dr. Robotnik's encrypted files, unraveling a mystery that stretches beyond the known world. Meanwhile, Prince Elias sets out to reclaim the legendary Ring Of Acorn to awaken his mother from her coma—only to discover Amy has beaten him to it.

The Chaos Factor
11 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Science Fiction
Life Under-Ground
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Science Fiction
Bernie the HedgehogJules the HedgehogDr. Robotnik [as Warlord Julian] (flashback only)Prince Elias Acorn

In "Life Under-Ground," Bernie recounts the painful past when Jules was forced under Warlord Julian’s cybernetic control, leading to her roboticization—and the heartbreaking aftermath that left Sonic in the care of a broken, grieving Chuck. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring loss, survival, and the fragile hope that lingers beneath the surface of a broken world.

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Raw (NM) $22
CGC 9.8 · 9 in census $111*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $37*
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Cast · 13 characters

Full credits

artist James Fry
letterer Jeff Powell
cover pencils Pat Spaziante

Reprints

Reprinted in Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #21 (2013)

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