KNUCKLES' QUEST 2
Writer: Kent Taylor
Penciler: Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante
Inker: Andrew Pepoy
Colorist: Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante
Letterer: Jeff Powell
Editor: Justin Freddy Gabrie

Knuckles left the Chaotix in charge of the Floating Island, while he journeys deep in the Great Forest. He finds a small hut that's guarded by creatures from fairy tales. Knuckles realizes that he'll keep fighting monsters if he doesn't use his head. He uses the riddle that the Ancient Walkers told him to deduce that he's fighting imaginary creatures created by a charlatan. The charlatan introduces himself to be Merlin Prower, a former serviceman for King Acorn. Merlin Prower tells Knuckles that someone in the Land of the Dark can help Knuckles find the sword. However, Merlin doesn't know where the Land of the Dark is, so Knuckles will have to find it on his own.

To Be Continued in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #44