Issue 181 is the one hundred and eighty-first edition of Sonic the Comic. Released on the 17th May 2000 at the price of £1.35, the comic contains one new, original story and three reprints, as well as several features and a competition to win Chewits goodie bags.
Contents
- Data Zone
- Sonic the Hedgehog - The Origin of Chaos!
- Knuckles the Echidna - Total Chaotix: Part 3 (from Issue 55)
- Graphic Zone
- Tails - Changing Times (from Issue 82)
- Sonic the Hedgehog - The Brotherhood of Metallix: Part 2 (from Issue 60)
Strips
The Origin of Chaos! is a complete story written by Nigel Kitching, drawn by Richard Elson and lettered by Ellie de Ville. In the ancient past, the Great War has just begun. Pochacamac reveals to Sonic how the Drakon Empire stole Chaos Emeralds from the echidnas and infused them with Chaos Energy, before the echidnas stole them back. The leader tries to form a truce with the defeated Drakon Prosecutor but is interrupted by the arrival of the other Drakons. As a Prosecutor accidentally shoots the Emeralds, a chain reaction causes the prisoner to turn into Chaos.
Features
The Data Zone gives brief descriptions of the issue's major characters, including Sonic, the ancient Echidnas, the Drakon Empire and Chaos.
This issue's Graphic Zone has the theme of "Chaotix Crew", with all images featuring individual members of the Chaotix Crew in action. Published pictures won Boomers a Sonic the Hedgehog watch.
Staff
- Richard Elson - cover art
- Andy Diggle - editor
- Gary Knight - designer
- Steve MacManus - managing editor
- Sarah Colley - production
- Douglas Pocock - marketing manager
- Michelle Brown - promotions buyer
- Rob McMenemy - marketing director
- Julie Goldsmith - managing director
- Steve Goldsmith - advertising
Timeline
The previous issue of Sonic the Comic was Issue 180. The next is Issue 182.