This character exists primarily or exclusively within the Pre-Super Genesis Wave continuity. Fiona had been one of those who believed Scourge to be the real Sonic, but after learning the truth found Scourge's evil attitude and ambition more appealing. He now sports red sunglasses and two large scars on his abdomen that Locke scarred him with. Scourge is an exact equal and opposite of Sonic in nearly all aspects, especially in terms of personality. The Warp Ring had been sent by and led to Dr. Finitevus, who explained that he needed assistance in his coming plans. Scourge along with Fiona and the Destructix, from Sonic the Hedgehog #183. Scourge turned the tables on everyone, claiming he placed Anarchy Beryl in his throne. Scourge was quick to oblige so long as it involved harming Sonic in any way, shape or form. His most scathing blow to Sonic and the others came when he revealed that he had become romantically involved with Fiona Fox, who then left with him after they briefly did battle with Sonic, Amy Rose, and Tails. He rushed to the throne room, followed by Sonic and Shadow. Rouge also appears to have flirted with him, though likely only to gain his help. While a Data-File initially mentioned a potential "golden" Super form, artist Tracy Yardley and writer Ian Flynn came up with multiple alternate design concepts; the final included an unusual Super form with purple fur, red eyes on black, and partially inverted colors on his clothing (purple shoes, blue sunglasses and blue flames on the jacket). Scourge mistreats others, is selfish and greedy, and has a great desire for power. He is the exact opposite of Sonic in almost all aspects, though primarily noticeable in his speech and personality. Scourge then said that he was "Sonic the Hedgehog at his full potential." He formerly held the throne as the King of Moebius, but has since lost this position when ousted from the throne by his Suppression Squad and exiled. His leather jacket gained flame designs on the arms and his shoes are green, silver and black. Sonic didn't refuse, as such, instead insisting he was too preoccupied with the present right now. Luring Super Scourge away from the others, Sonic managed to stall for time until Super Scourge reverted to his normal form. Sonic asked Scourge to reconsider a truce, but instead Scourge pointed out Sonic hadn't answered his question about conquering Mobius and then the Multiverse. Scourge the Hedgehog is the Moebius counterpart of Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as the ruler of Moebius. Scourge is one of five characters in the series to be seen cursing (in this case, exclaiming a swear word which is changed to a bunch of random symbols, due to it being a kids comic). He's relatively easy-going but also petty and cruel, often taking satisfaction and amusement at the expense of others, and can also be immature and lazy. But Scourge didn't give up. He was then taken back to the No Zone again, only to escape and return to Anti-Mobius. Evil Sonic proved much more competent at this task, successfully amassing all but one of the Giant Borg components. Scourge can also teleport using Chaos Control, though he requires an emerald to do so. The hedgehogs can achieve the same average speed of 760 mph and beyond and both can perform such feats as spin dashes. Scourge recognized that with Enerjak on the loose, nowhere on Mobius would be safe, so he convinced Fiona to leave Mobius altogether. (StH: #195), Despite their efforts, the numerous hedgehogs were no match for Super Scourge, who defeated all of them. Skills Handily defeating his nemesis, Evil Sonic hatched a scheme for revenge, knocking out Antoine Prime and bringing him back to Anti-Mobius while leaving Patch in his place to torment them both. His fur varies somewhat between colorists, going from a bright green to a darker pine shade. She then told him to go faster and he replied "Maybe if I didn't have this dead weight to tow." This time was no different. With a new physics engine giving a lot of depth to the game experience, they decided they wanted to include a new character with unique abilities for an alternate way to play through the levels. They escaped Shadow's wrath when an unknown Warp Ring portal appeared and the two jumped through it. His spines were cut short and he was forced to wear the Control Collar which suppressed his super speed and abilities. Anti-Sonic also had vintage-styled shades that he wore most of the time. Thanks to his power, Scourge served as Finitevus' right hand man, teaming up with the Destructix on various occasions. Scourge thought he figured out why Sonic didn't like him: all Sonic needed was one bad day, and he would be just like Scourge. Scourge told Jules Prime that Anti-Jules is dead, and gleefully implied that he doesn't care and may even have had a hand in it, but as this was said in an attempt to intimidate Jules in a "surprise late-night pummeling", it cannot be known just how true this is. After winning the Destructix back, the six then broke out of prison. His suggestion to Sonic that their only difference is 'one bad day' is a reference to a line said by the Joker in The Killing Joke, where the villain states that all it takes to drive a man to insanity is 'one bad day'. His clothes take on a similar color reversal, with his sunglasses becoming clear with blue frames, his shoes becoming purple and black, and the flames on his jacket becoming blue and white. After Scourge fought his way through numerous prisoners and guards, the warden authorized use of F.O.E. Though he was actually looking for the Special Zone, Sonic asked if he wanted to destroy Scourge, to which Shadow agreed. Scourge the Hedgehog, (Sonic the Hedgehog comics issue #172) Scourge the Hedgehog (formerly known as Anti Sonic or Evil Sonic) was an evil version of Sonic the Hedgehog from Moebius. All this changed when Scourge, in a failed attempt to steal the Master Emerald with Rouge the Bat, sampled the Emerald's power and was permanently changed. Green (formerly blue) Metal Sonic felt the same way, and Sonic found himself battling both. Not as easily taken in as some of Evil Sonic's other targets, Rouge was just as willing to manipulate Evil Sonic as he was to use her, and wanted his help in stealing the Master Emerald from Angel Island. (StH: #188, #189, #190). Scourge and Fiona fight the Freedom Fighters and Suppression Squad. Sonic SpinSpin DashChaos Control, Evil-Sonic? Sonic and the others eventually showed up and confronted their evil selves. Despite impersonating Sonic on Mobius Prime, Scourge couldn't overcome this habit, and made blatant advances on Bunnie Rabbot, Amy Rose, Rouge the Bat, and Fiona Fox. Rob O' threatened Silver for a explanation, and Silver stated that during this point in time one of the legendary Freedom Fighters betrays and destroys them, dooming the future. Later on when the Suppression Squad riots against him, Fiona flees to gain backup. Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, https://archiesonic.fandom.com/wiki/Scourge_the_Hedgehog?oldid=151513, Scourge is one of four characters featured in the comics who has colors that are inverted to that of Sonic, the others being. Grinning evilly, Scourge took that as a "yes". As a result he can exert himself to do incredible feats in a short period of time at the expense of his own health. Because they ignored him, he got angry and impatient and captured them all with his psychic powers. Later that night, Scourge entered Sonic's home intent on doing him harm, only to be halted by Jules Hedgehog. Eventually the pitched battle between the two groups led the base dangerously close to collapse, forcing the Freedom Fighters to retreat, leaving Scourge victorious, though his taunting towards Sonic enraged him to the point he vowed to return for revenge. He quickly regained his old arrogance, and a determination to follow his own path and prove himself the most powerful being in the multiverse. The two briefly fought one another until Dr. Kintobor helped Sonic apprehend his evil self. Anti-Miles, instead, summoned Scourge to inform him Metal Sonic had arrived on the scene. However, Sonic proved more resourceful than Evil Sonic had anticipated, and returned to Mobius Prime to engage his counterpart in battle. Originally, Scourge, like all other alternate versions of Sonic Prime, looked identical to him, differing only in personality and attire. Scourge can also teleport using Chaos Control, though he requires an emerald to do so. He then stated that only Sonic was remembered to have had that kind of power. Scourge then said that he was "Sonic the Hedgehog at his full potential." Scourge the Hedgehog is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog comics published by Archie Comics. The hedgehogs can achieve the same average speed of 760 mph and beyond and both can perform such feats as spin dashes.Following his transformation, Scourge seems to have acquired much greater strength and stamina than he had previously, as seen in #161, where he momentarily fights both Sonic and Shadow at the same time. However, King Maxx made Scourge a deal; so long as the hedgehog didn't attempt to challenge his power within the prison, Maxx's gang wouldn't kill him. 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