Sonic the Hedgehog #99

Arriving just in time for Sonic's 10th anniversary celebration, issue #99 of Archie's long-running series brings a charged moment to its cover: Sonic stands center stage beneath a dramatic spotlight, flanked by a purple-haired figure on his left and Sally Acorn on his right, all three focused intently on a mysterious mechanical object between them. The tension — and the triangle — practically crackles off the page, thanks to cover pencils by Patrick Spaziante and inks by Harvey Mercadoocasio. With "Blow by Blow" as the story's title and the milestone anniversary badge proudly displayed, this is a fine snapshot of the series hitting its stride at the turn of the millennium.