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 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, as part of 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 shadowy assassin Mimic reaches its explosive conclusion!
Only one will emerge victorious! Can Tangle and Silver alter the course of battle? Or will Whisper witness another friend caught in the crossfire? This thrilling confrontation is the culmination of years of rivalry!
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. While reaching a climax is always satisfying, I'm equally excited to explore the aftermath. Many fans will be asking 'What's next?' My arc addresses this, offers some resolutions, 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 near you here).
Further highlights from IGN Fan Fest 2025 include an early peek at IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.
