Sonic's New Future: IDW Unveils Dramatic Series Arc

IDW's long-running Sonic the Hedgehog comic series recently celebrated a major milestone with its 75th issue. Sonic the Hedgehog #75 concluded the epic battle between Team Sonic and the villain Clutch, setting the stage for the ominous "Scattered Pieces" storyline.

"Scattered Pieces" unfolds across Sonic the Hedgehog #76-80. With issue #76 already available, IGN exclusively unveils new artwork from the penultimate chapter, #79, at IGN Fan Fest. See the slideshow gallery below for a look at the three covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, alongside previously released "Scattered Pieces" covers.

Sonic the Hedgehog #79, written by series regular Ian Flynn, features interior art and the main cover by Adam Bryce Thomas, with variant covers by Tyler Mcgrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.

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

The long-running feud between ace sniper Whisper and sinister assassin Mimic reaches 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 caught in the crossfire? It’s a thrilling battle years in the making!

"IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog has thrived for seven years, developing unique storylines, characters, and narrative elements," Flynn told IGN. "Many of these converged in Evan Stanley’s recent arc. Reaching a climax is always rewarding, but I'm equally excited about the follow-up. Fans will be asking 'What happens next?' My arc answers that, offers its own conclusions, and sets the stage for Evan’s next major arc."

Also featured at IGN Fan Fest 2025: an early look at IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.