Issue 167 is the one hundred and sixty-seventh edition of Sonic the Comic. Released on the 20th October 1999 at the price of £1.30, the issue contains one new, original story and three reprints as well as several features, a competition to win "Science FX" games and a free gift of a pack of Chewits.
Contents[]
- Sonic the Hedgehog - Superzone
- Knuckles the Echidna - The Ghost Ship: Part 2 (from Issue 75)
- Graphic Zone
- Tails - Zonerunner & The Big Freeze: Part 4 (from Issue 51)
- Sonic the Hedgehog - Disaster!: Part 3 (from Issue 53)
- Next Issue
Strips[]
Sonic the Hedgehog[]
Superzone is a complete story by Lew Stringer, Richard Elson and Elitta Fell. Sonic and Amy Rose investigate one of the New Zones, finding a world filled with superheroes. After Sonic saves Part-Time Powers Man from certain death, they are invited to Herocon - '99 but a fight breaks out between the heroes and supervillains. Meteor Destruction Man has arranged for them to be in one place so that a meteor can kill them all. Sonic discovers his hideout and Amy reverses the magnet, sending the meteor back into space.
Features[]
This issue's Graphic Zone has the theme of "Memories of Summer", with Sonic and friends enjoying the beach and waves. However, there are also other pictures, such as a homage to Star Wars and general poses from Sonic. Published pictures were awarded a Sonic the Hedgehog watch.
Staff[]
- Richard Elson - cover artist
- John M Burns - cover colours
- Steve MacManus - editor and managing editor
- Gary Knight - designer
- Sarah Colley - production
- Douglas Pocock - marketing manager
- Michelle Brown - promotions
- Rob McMenemy - marketing director
- Julie Goldsmith - managing director
Timeline[]
The previous issue of Sonic the Comic was Issue 166. The next is Issue 168.