"Sonic's New Era Unveiled at IGN Fan Fest 2025 by IDW"

IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog comic series recently celebrated a significant milestone with the release of its 75th issue. Sonic the Hedgehog #75 featured the climactic showdown between Team Sonic and the villain Clutch, paving the way for a gripping follow-up arc titled "Scattered Pieces." This new storyline will unfold across issues #76-80, with the latest installment, Sonic the Hedgehog #76, now available in stores.

IGN Fan Fest provided an exclusive sneak peek at the artwork for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog #79, the penultimate chapter of "Scattered Pieces." Check out the slideshow gallery below to see the three captivating covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, along with the previously unveiled "Scattered Pieces" covers.

The "Scattered Pieces" arc is penned by the series' regular writer, Ian Flynn. Sonic the Hedgehog #79 showcases interior art and a main cover crafted by Adam Bryce Thomas, with variant covers illustrated by Tyler Mcgrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.

Here's the official description from IDW for Sonic the Hedgehog #79:

*The long-running feud between ace sniper Whisper and sinister assassin Mimic is coming to a climactic showdown!*

*Only one of these former comrades will walk away! Can Tangle and Silver help turn the tide of battle? Or will Whisper suffer another friend getting caught in the crossfire? It’s a thrilling battle years in the making!*

"IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog has been thriving for seven years, building a rich tapestry of storylines, characters, and narrative elements unique to our series," Flynn shared with IGN. "Evan Stanley’s latest arc brought many of these elements to a head. Reaching a story’s climax is exhilarating, but I’m equally excited to delve into the aftermath. Fans will be eager to know 'What happens next?' My arc aims to answer that, offer some resolutions of my own, and lay the groundwork for Evan’s upcoming major storyline."

Sonic the Hedgehog #76 is currently available in stores, while issue #77 is scheduled for release on March 19. You can preorder your copy of the new issue at your local comic shop (click here to find your local shop).

As part of IGN Fan Fest 2025, we also had the privilege of previewing IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.