Dates
- Cover date
- February 2000
- On sale
- December 1, 1999
- In stores
- December 1, 1999
- Pages
- 36
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Editions and covers (2)
Copies of #79 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.
- Direct edition
Direct Edition
No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
Barcode 76281646977707911
Source ↗ - Newsstand edition
Newsstand
A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.
Barcode 07189646977602
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Story arc: Sonic Adventure
This is part 1 of 7. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.
Creators
Stories
- The Discovery · 7 pages
While trying to decode Dr. Robotnik's computer files, Nate Morgan runs across evidence of a lost city of humans. Prince Elias goes to retrieve the legendary enchanted Ring Of Acorn to restore his mother from her coma, but finds Amy has gotten to it first.
- The Chaos Factor · 11 pages
Dr. Robotnik has stolen the Chaos Emeralds from the Echidna's floating island, sending it crashing into the sea.
- Life Under-Ground · Tales of the Great War · 7 pages
Bernie relates the story of how Jules, under the cybernetic control of Warlord Julian, roboticized her by force and how their son, Sonic, ended up in the care of a broken and despondent Chuck.
Publisher’s description
Inspired by the popular "Sonic Adventure" game for the hot Sega "Dreamcast" platform! When Nate Morgan uses his telecrate technology to infiltrate Dr. Robotnik's computer network, he receives transmissions that send shivers down the Freedom Fighter's spines: the dastardly Doc has ordered an excavation somewhere near the mysterious Cat County, leading them to believe he may have found the Hidden City of the Ancients! Nate and The Freedom Fighters are immediately dispatched to quell the threat, all that is, except for Amy Rose, who the others feel is too young. Amy is outraged, Tails is allowed to go on the mission, and he's the same age as her! Will that stop her? Heck, no! Amy calls upon the powers of the Ring of Acorns to make herself older, transforming herself into her "Dreamcast" counterpart, and depleting the ring of all its energy in the process! The price is a harsh one, as the ring has been used in the service of healing the Queen. Fearing ill effects, Nate insists Amy comes along on the mission with them. Can they survive Amy's amazing transformation? For that matter, can Amy?! It's a journey of discovery that will lead our fearless heroes to the startling new world depicted in the Sonic Adventure Dreamcast game! PLUS: The senses-shattering conclusion to the epic "Tales of the Great War" back-up series by Ken Penders, Chris Allan, and Jim Amash.
Characters
Reprinted in
Sonic the Hedgehog Archives (2006)