Sonic Universe #49

The cover of this Archie Comics issue puts the Chaotix front and center — Espio, Mighty, and their crew charging headlong into battle against a hulking mech, with Charmy buzzing overhead and a villainous armored figure leveling a weapon right at them. Tracy Yardley's cover art bursts with kinetic energy, capturing the climactic feel of "Chaotix Quest Part 4 of 4" as the team faces what looks like an all-out brawl involving friends, foes, and some serious firepower. With Ian Flynn scripting and the "Worlds Collide" banner teasing even bigger things ahead, this 2013 issue makes a strong case for the Chaotix getting their moment in the spotlight.