Sonic the Hedgehog: IDW Charts a Dramatic New Future for the Series – IGN Fan Fest 2025

IDW's enduring Sonic the Hedgehog comic series recently celebrated a significant achievement with the release of its 75th issue. Sonic the Hedgehog #75 depicted the final confrontation between Team Sonic and the antagonist Clutch, setting the stage for the ominous "Scattered Pieces" storyline.

"Scattered Pieces," spanning issues #76-80, continues the saga. IGN exclusively unveils new artwork from the penultimate chapter, Sonic the Hedgehog #79, as part of IGN Fan Fest. The slideshow below showcases three variant covers for #79, alongside previously released "Scattered Pieces" covers.

Sonic the Hedgehog #79, written by 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 synopsis for #79:

The long-standing conflict between sharpshooter Whisper and the shadowy assassin Mimic reaches its explosive conclusion! Only one will survive this showdown. Can Tangle and Silver alter the course of battle? Or will Whisper endure another devastating loss? This thrilling clash is the culmination of years of tension!

Flynn shared with IGN: "IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog has thrived for seven years, developing unique storylines, characters, and narrative threads. Evan Stanley's recent arc brought many of these elements to a head. Reaching a climax is always rewarding, but I'm equally excited to explore what follows. Many fans will be asking 'What's next?' My arc provides answers, offers its own conclusions, and sets the stage for Evan's next major arc in the series."

Sonic the Hedgehog #76 is available now, with #77 launching March 19th. Pre-orders are available at your local comic book store (find a store here).

IGN Fan Fest 2025 also offered an early glimpse at IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.