"Sonic's Future Unveiled at IGN Fan Fest 2025"

IDW's beloved Sonic the Hedgehog comic series recently celebrated a significant milestone with the release of its 75th issue. This landmark issue featured the epic conclusion of the battle between Team Sonic and the notorious villain Clutch. Following this intense showdown, the narrative shifts to a new arc titled "Scattered Pieces," which will unfold across issues #76 to #80. With Sonic the Hedgehog #76 now available in stores, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at new artwork from the upcoming penultimate chapter of this gripping storyline at IGN Fan Fest. Be sure to check out the slideshow gallery below to view the three covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, along with the previously revealed "Scattered Pieces" covers.

The "Scattered Pieces" arc is penned by the series' mainstay writer, Ian Flynn. Sonic the Hedgehog #79 showcases interior art and a main cover by Adam Bryce Thomas, complemented by 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, Flynn expressed his enthusiasm about the series' progression: "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. You can pre-order your copy at your local comic shop; simply click here to find the nearest location.

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