Knuckles: The Dark Legion
Corner Box:
No. 3 June $1.50 Sonic holds three Chaos Emeralds
Cover: Knuckles fights Kragok
"Blood Is Thicker"
Ken Penders and Kent Taylor - Writers
Manny Galan and Andrew Pepoy - Artists
Karl Bollers - Color Artist
Vickie Williams - Letterer
J. Freddy Gabrie - Editor
Victor Gorelick - Managing Editor
Richard Goldwater - Editor-In-Chief
(Introduction page)
Knuckles is faced with an enemy with unlimited resources and fighters.
Now Knuckles is ready to fight for his island with the lessons that he has
learned.
The panicked animals run towards the Chaotix, so Knuckles has Mighty chop
down a tree to make a roadblock. The animals slow down as the fire
catches up to them.
Book Three
Knuckles has Vector remove his headphones and turn the volume on his walkman
to the maximum. Vector yells "Sonic Boom" (a reference to Sonic CD) as the
music begins to play. The sonic force from the headphones blows the
fire backwards toward the Dark Legion. The aircraft crash into the
trees before they have a chance to change direction.
In the past, the council is concerned over the threat of civil war. Steppenwolf
walks into the room and says they cannot give up. Council
Garek yells at Steppenwolf, saying that Steppenwolf's family is the reason
why they are having problems. Steppenwolf explains that his family is also
the reason why everyone is still alive. Council Garek says that they should
give Steppenwolf's head to the Dark Legion and points a gun at Steppenwolf's chest.
Steppenwolf says that if Council Garek's way is the best, then he should go ahead
and pull the trigger; Steppenwolf is willing to give his life so that Council
Garek and his family may live. Council Garek realizes what he has done and
falls to his knees. Steppenwolf explains that the problem is that everyone
has not been able to deal with the new order and that a bridge must be built between
the division of the echidnas in order to survive. Steppenwolf helps Council
Garek to his feet and says that if he does not return there is always another
solution. After Steppenwolf leaves, the High Councilor says that Steppenwolf
is the example of why they will overcome their troubles.
After Knuckles helps Vector to his feet, the Chaotix inspect the crashed
aircraft. Everyone except for Charmy puts on the cloaks from the Dark
Legion and board the aircraft. Soon the Chaotix approach a structure,
and Knuckles wonders how nobody knew about it. Archimedes watches Knuckles
on a monitor and says that it was built a long time ago. Knuckles'
father says he hoped that Knuckles would not have to deal with the Dark Legion
and other things relating to echidna history. Archimedes explains that
Knuckles' father is being too overprotective and the knowledge Knuckles lacks
could get him killed. Knowing that Knuckles is not ready to face his
enemy, Knuckles' father tells Archimedes to go to Knuckles. Meanwhile,
the Chaotix have made their way inside the structure. A voice over
a speaker tells everyone to report to the Great Hall. Knuckles tells
everyone to follow the crowd and soon everyone is in the Great Hall.
Kragok tells everyone that now that Edmund's son is defeated, nothing will
stop them in getting the Chaos Emerald and restoring their former glory.
A voice protests, and a hooded figure jumps on the stage. Kragok is
furious when he recognizes the figure.
Knuckles Fan Art - 1 page
"I want my Knuckles' comic now!!!" Name Page - 1 page
Steppenwolf approaches the leader of the Dark Legion, who is wearing a
mask, and explains that he wants to work out an agreement. Suddenly
one of the member's weapons burns his hands, causing him to drop his weapon.
The leader pulls out a weapon and fires at Steppenwolf, who manages to dodge
the blast. Steppenwolf throws a rock at the leader, knocking the weapon
out of his hands. The leader wants payback and jumps at Steppenwolf.
Steppenwolf punches the leader and then removes the mask. Once the
mask is removed, Steppenwolf realizes that the leader is Menniker. Menniker
says that Steppenwolf's father is responsible for his father's death.
After spending countless nights at his father's gravesite, Menniker saw an
emerald light coming from the ground. Menniker knew his father was
sending him a message telling Menniker to continue what he started. Steppenwolf
explains that if Menniker continues with his actions, there could be disaster.
Steppenwolf raises his hands and sends the Dark Legion into a glowing green
light. As Menniker tries to hold onto the ground, he sees Steppenwolf's
power and vows that he will pay. When Menniker disappears, Christopheles
appears and says that what Dimitri began continued through Menniker, but who
knows where it will continue.
Knuckles and Kragok look at each other before beginning to fight.
The Chaotix begin to fight the Dark Legion troops as Knuckles' father watches
on a monitor. Knuckles' father uses his link with the Chaos Emerald
to stop the Dark Legion's guns from working. When Archimedes tells
Knuckles that they must leave, Knuckles says that Archimedes must lead the
Chaotix to safety while he catches Kragok. As they run, Vector wonders
why the power is overloading. Knuckles' father says that only a guardian
can know those secrets. Meanwhile, Knuckles follows Kragok to a set
of tubes. Knuckles cannot tell which one Kragok disappeared into, so
he manages to find his own escape route out of the building. Soon Knuckles
appears above the ground where the Chaotix await. Knuckles says they
were not prepared this time, but next time will be different.
Post Cards from the Hedge of the Floating Island highlights:
~ The next issues will have a contest announcement
~ Knuckles gets on and off the Floating Island by using his dreadlocks
to catch the wind
~ Coupons are not good for international readers because of the
currency changes, shipping and handling costs, and there is no guarantee
that things will arrive in time
~ The echidna scientist that discovered the white comet threat is
Kayla-la
~ Robotnik wants Chaos Emeralds for power since oil is in short
supply
