Issue 143 is the one hundred and forty-third edition of Sonic the Comic. Released on the 18th November 1998 at the price of £1.25, the issue contains three new, original stories and one reprint, as well as several features and a free gift of a "Sonic Space Dart".

Contents

• Sonic the Hedgehog - Secret Enemy: Part 1
• Amy Rose - When in Romanus: Part 1
• Graphic Zone
• Tails - The Goblin Overlords: Part 1
• Sonic the Hedgehog - The Sonic Terminator: Part 5 (from Issue 28)
• Next Issue

Strips

Sonic the Hedgehog

Secret Enemy is a 2-part story by Nigel Kitching, Richard Elson and Ellie de Ville. Sonic races to the North East Sector of the Metropolis Zone when the Kintobor Computer informs him of a Badnik attack, but is left confused when there is no trouble to be found. The action picks up when a robot surprises Sonic, shocking him when the Badnik is shown to be under the control of Kintobor himself.

Amy

When in Romanus is a 2-part story written by Lew Stringer, drawn by Carl Flint, coloured by John M Burns and lettered by Tom Frame. As part of their journeys through the Ring of Eternity, Amy and Tekno the Canary land on Planet Romanus but are quickly captured and thrown into a slave pit. The girls are soon called upon to fight each other to the death, Tekno seemingly killing her friend.

Tails

The Goblin Overlords is a 2-part story written by Kitching, with art by Nigel Dobbyn and letters from Elitta Fell. Whilst exercising, Tails is summoned to the Nameless Zone by Morain and the two visit a new goblin castle. Inside, they attempt to free Errol Blackthorn but discover that the Enchanter Kings are not being held prisoner - rather, they are sitting quite comfortably.

Features

This issue's Graphic Zone has the theme of "Nack the Knave", with all pictures featuring Nack the Weasel. Printed pictures won the artists responsible a Sonic the Hedgehog watch.

Staff

• Mick McMahon - cover art
• John M Burns - cover colours
• Deborah Tate - editor
• Gary Knight - designer
• Steve MacManus - managing editor
• Sarah Colley - production
• Douglas Pocock - marketing manager
• Rob McMenemy - publisher
• Julie Goldsmith - managing director

Timeline

The previous issue of Sonic the Comic was Issue 142. The next is Issue 144.