On Mobius, Sonic and Sally are enjoying a stroll through Knothole, when Sonic is captured by two echidnas and taken through a zone portal to Litigopolis. Sonic is being taken to J.U.D.G.E. for extreme mental anguish and permanent emotional scarring.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 88 (2000)
Sonic, Princess Sally and the gang return to Knothole to find the kingdom in complete and utter turmoil. Prince Elias has been captured by Shadow-Bots who intend to roboticize him and Queen Alicia undergoes a surgical operation to determine her fate one and for all, while King Max insists on storming Doctor Robotnik's HQ with his troops in order to save his son. As if all that wasn't bad enough, Sonic must also confront his Uncle Chuck, who is under Robotnik's control!
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 89 (2000)
The heroes deal with the disastrous results of last issue's major turmoil, and in the process face their own inner turmoil as well. Princess Sally is among the hardest hit, keeping a vigil for her ailing father, King Max - while Sonic blames himself for King Max's condition. Meanwhile, Robotnik has returned to see the damage his headquarters has suffered. Marshaling forces of Shadow Bots and Robians, he plots his revenge, even as Sonic ponder the Sword of Acorns' alleged ability to restore the Robians' own free will.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 90 (2001)
A sword-wielding Sonic undertakes an unauthorized solo mission to free the Robians, and is surprised to find an unwanted ally in the form of Mina the mongoose.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 91 (2001)
Sonic has prevented the Sword of Acorns from falling into Doctor Robotnik's clutches, but now it's in the hands of the notorious Kodos, Mobotropolis' former warlord. As if the situation wasn't bad enough, when some unexpected visitors arrive at Doctor Robotnik's doorstep asking for aid, it's up to Sonic to talk them out of such a hasty decision. But why aren't they willing to listen to him?
Sonic, cloaked in a coat and scarf, arrives in the Southern Tundra and views the ruins of the castle where he met Nate Morgan. He reflects on his last adventure there and how Eddy the Yeti sacrificed his life to save him, as well as Nate and Tails. Having come to pay his respects, Sonic pulls a rose from his coat. As Sonic places the rose at the foot of the ruins to honor Eddy's memory, the ground underneath him gives way and Sonic lands in a dark cave.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 92 (2001)
The Wrath Of Khan! Monkey Khan, that is. The cyborg-simian created by Doctor Robotnik returns, and this time the furry fury's got it in for his maker and all Overlanders in general. In an ironic twist, Sonic goes from protecting the newly arrived Overlanders from the Eggman last issue, to defending them against Monkey Khan this issue! If he doesn't they might go running scared into Robotnik's clutches after all.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 93 (2001)
Sonic returns to Knothole and finds himself in hot water because of the missing Sword of Acorns! Angered by the frosty reception, he hastily leaves with Tails, Rotor and Mina. Sonic blames himself and can't stop thinking about the sword. And Robotnik is also angry over the lost Sword of Acorns, terrified it will get in rebel hands and actually restore free will to those he's imprisoned. The facts don't stop Robotnik, however: he pretends to have the Sword in a nefarious plot to hoodwink the newly arrived Overlanders.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 94 (2001)
As beautiful as the new Knothole Village is, Sonic just can't adjust to it knowing that Robotnik's presence - and that of the Overlanders - persists in Robotropolis. For his part, Elias has chosen the path of peace, electing to focus on turning Knothole into a permanent habitat rather than trying to reclaim Robotropolis. By issue's end, however, dark alliances shall be made and peril shall befall the Freedom Fighters - in the form of both natural disasters and wicked enemies.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 95 (2001)
A trip to Robotropolis to rescue the roboticized Overlanders baffles Sonic and Bunnie, as many of the Overlanders haven't even been roboticized! Meanwhile, Kodos has gone over the top, affected by radiation, leading Sonic and Bunnie to assist Arachnis in battle against Kodos as they attempt to make their way through the Great Forest. Is Kodos' condition part of a bigger threat? Can Arachnis be trusted? And just what can Robotnik be up to by allowing the Overlanders to exist free of roboticization?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 96 (2001)
The answers to many questions are revealed - and a few new ones are raised. Has his Majesty's Secret Service learned of Sonic's heroic, secret trip to Robotropolis? Will Princess Sally and Sonic finally see each other again? Has Dr. Robotnik finally figured out a way to get back into Knothole Village?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 97 (2001)
Geoffrey manages to piece together half of Uncle Chuck's message from the damaged Shadow-Bot, and he and his secret service team embark on a mission to Robotropolis to retrieve it. Meanwhile, an incognito Sonic begins his quest for Arachnis and Tails, but is sidetracked by Geoffrey's mission. The intrigue thickens when both the secret service and Sonic are captured by Overlanders, and Sonic does his best to maintain his anonymity in the midst of his cellmates. Can Sonic aid in their escape without blowing his cover? Plus, surprising unexpected revelations about Robotnik and Tails. And what's with all the missing Overlanders?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 98 (2001)
When Station Square's chaos emerald is stolen by a super fast hedgehog, Sigma Alpha-2 goes searching for the most likely culprit...Sonic the Hedgehog.
Mistaken for a dark villainous hedgehog and kidnapped by a military squad, Sonic must escape his captors and discover who is responsible for his troubles! With 6 playable characters, all new moves, and more than 30 stages, Sonic Adventure 2 breaks new ground - allowing players to save the world or conquer it!
Optimal way to play: Sega Dreamcast
Other ways to play: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Worst way to play: GameCube
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 99 (2001)
Sally disguises herself as a servant and manages to sneak out of Castle Acorn in order to go see Sonic, but Sonic has his hands full trying to stay incognito while he continues his quest for Arachnis and the Sword.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 100 (2001)
Sonic and Princess Sally reunite for the first time since Sonic was divested of his knighthood, but it's not quite what the heroic hedgehog had in mind. Ironically, it all takes place in that mechanized metropolis of Robotropolis, but that's not the most shocking surprise: the bittersweet reunion is made even more so by the loss of one of Knothole's own.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 101 (2001)
After the catastrophic events of Sonic #100, Sonic and his friends find themselves living in a world that bears no resemblance to the one they've always known. Who - or - what is responsible?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 102 (2001)
There's much cause for celebration when Sonic, Tails, Princess Sally and the Freedom Fighters return to Knothole with the roboticized mobians. So, if that's the case, why isn't the Royal Family smiling? Maybe it's because they've been betrayed by trusted allies, and are being held hostage in Castle Acorn! Can Sonic save them all? Fans won't believe how this issue ends!
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 103 (2001)
A tribute to the Guardians of the Galaxy brought to readers by the team that created them, writer Mike Gallagher and artist Jim Valentino. In an alternate future, Sonic comes back to Mobius after being in space for a thousand years to find the planet in worse shape than when he left it. Teaming up with the descendants of the original Freedom Fighters, the heroes combat an evil so great, they wish the original Robotnik was back.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 104 (2002)
The tribute to the Guardians of the Galaxy continues. Sonic's troubles in the alternate future version of Mobius go from bad to worse, as the harbinger of doom arrives - and his name is Silver Snively. That can only mean on thing: his master, the incarnation of doom itself, can't be far behind - none other than Robolactus. Can Sonic and the future Freedom Fighters stop this menace before he has a chance to erase them from the history books.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 105 (2002)
The Overlanders discover something really terrifying about Robotnik as a long-time character undergoes a most unexpected development that even Sonic can't believe.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 106 (2002)
Princess Sally, Knothole Village's first ambassador, is sent on her first mission as an envoy of peace to the rest of Mobius. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters join her on her trek to The Hidden City of the Ancients. Before talks can commence, however, the Ancients ask the FF to help with a small problem they are having: a fire-breathing dragon.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 107 (2002)
Things are heating up as Sonic continues defending the Hidden City of the Ancients from the dragon that besieged it in the last issue. Meanwhile, the rest of the Freedom Fighters do their best to keep damage to a minimum - both to the building and the citizenry, whose alliance the Freedom Fighters are counting on. It's not easy - someone or something is intent on keeping them from accomplishing their mission. Who could it be?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 108 (2002)
If you think you know what that title means - you're right! And you're not...Check it out as Sonic makes a startling discovery about the Doctor Robotnik we know and the one we once knew, in this mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 109 (2002)
The Freedom Fighters take on their most dangerous mission yet as they travel to the Frozen North Sea to free Rotor's herd from Robotnik's control. They plan on using Sally's mystical Sword of Acorns for the task - but can they make it past the Robo-Eels and Ice-Bots alive?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 110 (2002)
Having analyzed the information given to them by Knothole Kingdom, Station Square's computer system commences to launch a nuclear attack against Robotropolis - putting the environment at great risk. Can Sonic prevent disaster?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 111 (2002)
Arachnis' offspring, a ninja clan, try to steal the Sword of Acorns from Princess Sally - even if it means murder. Can Sonic reach her before time runs out?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 112 (2002)
Sonic persuades Antoine to let him pose as a phony villain for him to defeat so he can look good in his father's eyes. But when a real villain knocks out Sonic, Antoine must put his fears behind and rise to the occasion. Will he be a hero or a zero?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 113 (2002) (Optional*)
Last month readers said goodbye to Lupe and the Wolfpack. This month, witness how they first met and teamed up with the Freedom Fighters. Adapted from a classic episode of DIC's Saturday morning Sonic animated series, "Cry of the Wolf" is an issue-length epic which finds the classic incarnation of Sonic and his friends up against the original Dr. Robotnik and Snively, out to unleash their secret weapon.
This story is a retelling of the events of Sonic SATAM Episode 23, which occurred all the way back during the Freedom Fight arc. It also features some of the worst art the series has ever had. In spite of this art, current IDW series artist Adam Bryce Thomas took it upon himself to redraw this entire issue stunningly, I've linked the original comic, his redrawn version of it, as well as the SATAM episode. If you watched the episode back during the Freedom Fight arc, there is no need to read this issue unless you'd simply like to take a trip down memory lane.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 114 (2002)
Mammoth Mogul is back and he's badder than ever in two tales. In round one, Mammoth tackles Sonic, who is desperate for the answer behind Tails' mysterious affliction. The only problem is, Mammoth won't tell.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 115 (2002)
Sonic and Muttski and playing out by the pond and find something at the bottom of it – a magic lamp with a genie inside. However, this genie is a meanie who gives Muttski Sonic’s speed. How will the hero manage when he can’t even outrun Antoine.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 116 (2003)
When orbital spy satellites reveal Robotnik rebuilding a new mechanized boy amidst the ruins of the ancient, deserted city of Megalopolis, Sonic and Bunnie are recruited to stop him - but can they do so time?
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 117 (2003)
See what Robotnik and Snively have to do to download their new bodies after their old ones have been destroyed.
Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 118 (2003)
Robotnik returns? Weren't he and Snively destroyed last issue? Well, unless readers missed it, they know they downloaded themselves into new bodies. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters are ready to receive the fiends but there's an unexpected side effect: Sonic and Tails find they've reversed roles with Robotnik and Snively as they turn mecha and the villains are now human(*).