Publishers / Archie / Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) / #34
34May 1996
$1.50; 1.65 CAD

Sonic the Hedgehog #34

Archie · May 1996 · on sale 1996-02-22

First appearance: Uncle ChuckFirst appearance: Dulcy the Dragon2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie, 1993 series)
Issue
#34
Publication date
May 1996
Key date
1996-05-00
On-sale date
1996-02-22
Indicia publisher
Archie Comic Publications Inc.
Price
$1.50; 1.65 CAD
Pages
36
Barcode
76281646977703411
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Uncle Chuck - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Dulcy the Dragon - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Pat Spaziante; inks: Harvey MercadoocasioUncle Chuck First, Sonic the Hedgehog
1To 'Bot Or Not To 'Botcomic story16script: Angelo DeCesare; pencils: Brian Thomas; inks: Brian Thomas; colors: Barry Grossman; letters: Mindy EismanSally Acorn, Bunnie Rabbot, Uncle Chuck First, Antoine D'Coolette, Dulcy the Dragon First, Miles Prower, Dr. Robotnik, Ivo Robotnik, Rotor, Snively, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails
2A Sense Of History, Part 1comic story8script: Mike Kanterovich, Ken Penders; pencils: Ken Penders; inks: Jon D'Agostino; colors: Barry Grossman; letters: Mindy EismanKnuckles

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.50 USD; barcode 00912846977505
Canadianprice 1.65 CAD; barcode 00912846977505

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #9
ISBN 978-1-879794-34-4; 1-879794-34-9		2008On eBay ›
Sonic Super Digest #32013On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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