Issue 159 is the one hundred and fifty-ninth edition of Sonic the Comic. Released the 30th June 1999 at the price of £1.30, the issue contains one new, original story and two reprints, as well as several features and a pin-up. It is one of very few issues to contain only three strips.
Contents[]
- Sonic the Hedgehog - The Rig
- Graphic Zone
- Tails - Zonerunner & The Flock: Part 1 (from Issue 35)
- Photo Zone
- Sonic the Hedgehog - Bubble Trouble (from Issue 83)
- Next Issue
Strips[]
Sonic the Hedgehog[]
The Rig is a complete story written by Lew Stringer, drawn by Mick McMahon and lettered by Elitta Fell. As tremors sweep across Shanazar, Sonic discovers a drilling rig manned by alien race The Plax. Sonic leaps on and makes enemies with the inhabitants, but can't find a way to shut down the operation. He eventually destroys the machine by reversing the drill's rotation, but has made powerful new foes.
Features[]
Tekno the Canary is the star of this issue's Graphic Zone, with her artistic fans winning a Sonic the Hedgehog watch. A Sonic Mystery Prize was offered to Boomers who sent in pictures of their Sonic outfits to the Photo Zone.
Staff[]
- Mick McMahon - cover art
- Deborah Tate - editor
- Gary Knight - designer
- Steve MacManus - managing editor
- Sarah Colley - production
- Douglas Pocock - marketing manager
- Debbie Plummer - promotions
- Jane Ballard - promotions
- Rob McMenemy - publisher
- Julie Goldsmith - managing director
Timeline[]
The previous issue of Sonic the Comic was Issue 158. The next is Issue 160.