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 ominous "Scattered Pieces" storyline.
"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 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 illustrated by Tyler Mcgrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.
IDW's official synopsis for Sonic the Hedgehog #79:
The long-standing rivalry between sharpshooter Whisper and the shadowy assassin Mimic culminates in a dramatic showdown! Only one will emerge victorious. Can Tangle and Silver alter the course of the battle? Or will Whisper witness another friend fall victim to the conflict? This thrilling clash is the culmination of years of tension!
Flynn shared with IGN: "IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog has thrived for seven years, developing unique storylines, characters, and narrative elements. Many of these converged in Evan Stanley's recent arc. Reaching a climax is always rewarding, but I'm equally excited about the subsequent exploration. Many fans will be curious about what follows. My arc addresses this, offers its own conclusions, 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 local comic book stores (find your local store here).
Further highlights from IGN Fan Fest 2025 include an early preview of IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.
