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 its 75th issue. Sonic the Hedgehog #75 depicted the final confrontation between Team Sonic and the villain Clutch, setting the stage for the suspenseful follow-up arc, "Scattered Pieces."

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

Sonic the Hedgehog #79, written by series veteran 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 Sonic the Hedgehog #79:

The long-standing conflict between sharpshooter Whisper and the shadowy assassin Mimic reaches a dramatic climax! Only one will survive this confrontation. Can Tangle and Silver alter the course of battle? Or will Whisper face another devastating loss? This thrilling battle is the culmination of years of conflict!

Flynn shared with IGN: "IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog has thrived for seven years, developing unique storylines, characters, and narrative threads. Many of these converged in Evan Stanley's recent arc. Reaching a story's peak is always rewarding, but I'm equally excited to explore what follows. Many fans will be wondering 'What's next?' My arc provides those answers, offers some resolutions of my own, and lays the groundwork 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 your local shop here).

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