Sonic's New Era Unveiled at IGN Fan Fest 2025

IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog series recently celebrated a significant milestone with the release of its 75th issue. In Sonic the Hedgehog #75, fans witnessed the epic conclusion of the battle between Team Sonic and the nefarious Clutch, setting the stage for the gripping follow-up story arc, "Scattered Pieces."

The "Scattered Pieces" storyline will unfold across issues #76-80. With issue #76 now available in stores, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at new art from the penultimate chapter of this arc during IGN Fan Fest. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore the three stunning covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, alongside the previously unveiled "Scattered Pieces" covers:

Crafted by the series' mainstay writer, Ian Flynn, Sonic the Hedgehog #79 boasts interior artwork and a primary cover by Adam Bryce Thomas, complemented by variant covers designed by Tyler Mcgrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.

IDW provides an enticing official synopsis 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!

Ian Flynn shared his insights with IGN, stating, "IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog has been going strong for seven years now, and in that time has cultivated a number of storylines, characters, and narrative elements it can call its own. A lot of those all came to a head in Evan Stanley’s latest arc. Reaching a story’s climax is always fun, but I’m also just as eager to explore the follow-up. There will be a lot of fans asking 'What happens next?' My arc gets to answer that, bring a few conclusions of my own, and set the stage for Evan’s next major arc with the series."

Sonic the Hedgehog #76 is currently available in stores, with issue #77 slated for release on March 19. Preorder your copy of the upcoming issue at your nearest comic shop (click here to locate your local shop).

As part of IGN Fan Fest 2025, we also provided an early glimpse into IDW's exciting new Godzilla shared universe.