Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #5

Hi! This is Nick Marino, writer of Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla. I’d like to thank everyone for the generous support you’ve shown our crossover! In our epic final issue, Sonic, Shadow, and friends heroically battle Dr. Eggman, the terrifying Obsidian Mechagodzilla, and the horrifying Obsidian Horde, just like you’ve all battled to make this comic a rousing success. That means everything to m—

ZIP IT, YOU FECKLESS FOOL!

This is Dr. Eggman, one last time, egg-statically interrupting with an entry from my files. Project Dark Future is full speed ahead as this world falls firmly into my grasp! No one can stop me now. Not Sonic, Amy, Tails, Knuckles, Mothra, or even my ultimate little helper, Shadow. Their time has ended as I usher in a new era of global domination alongside my robotic minions.

I will, however, allow Godzilla to become my loyal pet if it so wishes! Down! Sit! Roll over! Yes, good kaiju! Ho-ho-ho-ho!!!

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