Sonic the Hedgehog — Archie Comics
Issue: #253 B
The biggest, most shocking event in Sonic comic history is underway, and you can grab a front-row seat in 'Countdown to Chaos' part one! Sonic and Tails are on a journey to the Mystic Ruins jungle in search of their missing pals. What they encounter is sure to surprise you! Meanwhile, Dr. Eggman begins the long trek back to his deadly Death Egg II battle fortress. Will our heroes find him and stop...
First appearances: Axel the Water Buffalo
Creators: John Workman, Terry Austin, Matt Herms, Mike Pellerito, Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, Ben Bates, Lamar Wells, T.REX, Vincent Lovallo, Paul Kaminski, Victor Gorelick
Characters: Silver Sonic, Axel the Water Buffalo, Nicole, Dr. Robotnik, Orbot, Big the Cat, Tails, Amy Rose, Sonic, Rotor, Cubot, T-Pup
Story arcs: Countdown To Chaos