Secret of the Tower is a complete Sonic the Hedgehog story that appeared in Issue 155 of Sonic the Comic. It is the first strip in the Shanazar story arc not directly related to any previous entries, although earlier events are referenced.
Staff[]
- Nigel Kitching - script and art
- Ellie de Ville - lettering
Story[]
Sonic is still in Shanazar when a citizen runs into him. The two bicker about who bumped into who, but they are interrupted when the Imperial Guards arrive to arrest him. They reveal the man to be "Kassim" and Sonic saves them both from being arrested by whipping up some wind as a smokescreen. On top of a building, Kassim points to a tower, the home of Sapphire, Kassim's fiancée until her family locked her there. Sonic decides to help, running up the marble column with a rope. Kassim follows, but is reluctant to let Sonic into Sapphire's room. Only wanting to say 'hello', Sonic bursts in and learns that "Sapphire" is really just a collection of gems. Kassim reveals that they belong to Princess Kupacious and he will halve the number of sapphires with the hedgehog.
Unfortunately for Kassim, the pile of jewels rise into the air and form into a monster. Kassim is relentless and continues to try and steal the sapphires, even when thumped in the face. When given a chance to escape, Sonic takes the opportunity and drags Kassim away with him. Outside, Kassim plans to use magic of his own next time, but Sonic is determined not to go back. Kassim is confused as to why Sonic doesn't want to steal from the thieving Kupacious, but Sonic isn't budging.
Trivia[]
- This story is the last to be drawn by Kitching.
Gallery[]
Timeline[]
The previous Sonic the Hedgehog story was Desert Storm. The next is No Escape.