These comprise the complete two-page gag feature, "The All New, Pumped-Up, Sonic the Hedgehog Pin-Up! (Sold Out!)", written by Mike Gallagher with pencils by Dave Manak and inks by Henry Scarpelli. The first page presents a hilariously exaggerated full-page splash of Sonic sporting an impossibly muscular bodybuilder physique, complete with a mock promotional title and faux "Sold Out!" banner that parodies comic book pin-up specials. The following page delivers the punchline, revealing that the "muscular Sonic" is merely a carnival "Funny Foto" cutout with the real Sonic peeking out from behind it, proudly explaining his temporary transformation "from musclebound to bound to get muscles." Set against a lively amusement park backdrop filled with roller coasters, carnival signage, and scattered props, the reveal showcases the lighthearted, slapstick humor that defined the early Archie Sonic comics. Signed by both writer Mike Gallagher and artist Dave Manak, these original black-and-white pages capture the energetic cartooning, expressive character work, and playful visual comedy that made the series' bonus features a memorable complement to the issue's main stories.
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