IDW's acclaimed Sonic the Hedgehog comic 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 notorious villain, Clutch. The aftermath of this confrontation sets the stage for a new, suspense-filled storyline dubbed "Scattered Pieces," which will be explored across issues #76 through #80.
With Sonic the Hedgehog #76 now available in stores, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at new artwork from the penultimate chapter of "Scattered Pieces" during IGN Fan Fest. Dive into our slideshow gallery to preview the striking covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, along with the previously unveiled "Scattered Pieces" covers.
Crafted by the series' mainstay writer, Ian Flynn, Sonic the Hedgehog #79 is brought to life with interior art and a primary cover by Adam Bryce Thomas. Additionally, the issue features variant covers designed by Tyler McGrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.
IDW offers the following 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!
In a statement to IGN, Ian Flynn shared insights into the series' ongoing narrative, saying, "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 the next installment, issue #77, slated for release on March 19. Don't miss out—preorder your copy at your nearest comic shop (click here to find your local shop).
As part of IGN Fan Fest 2025, we're also excited to give you an early glimpse into IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.
