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'''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' is an American comic book series based on [[Sega]]'s ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' video game franchise and the successor of [[Archie]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. It is distributed by [[wikipedia:IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]]. The first issue was released on April 4, 2018, with the first four issues released each week throughout April, followed by a monthly release of subsequent issues starting in May 2018.
 
'''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' is an American comic book series based on [[Sega]]'s ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' video game franchise and the successor of [[Archie]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. It is distributed by [[wikipedia:IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]]. The first issue was released on April 4, 2018, with the first four issues released each week throughout April, followed by a monthly release of subsequent issues starting in May 2018.
  
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The comic series was first announced on the official Sonic Twitter on July 21, 2017, just two days after Sega announced the cancellation of the Archie comic series.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/888538195045998592 Sonic the Hedgehog on Twitter] - Twitter (July 21, 2017)</ref> During the New York Comic Con 2017 event, more information regarding the new comic was revealed on promotional flyers (drawn by [[Tyson Hesse]], known for his work on the Archie ''Sonic'' comics and ''[[Sonic Mania]]''), where it was revealed that the comic will contain characters old and new, and feature brand new stories. Due to legal issues involving lawsuit against [[Ken Penders]], none of the characters that were created for the [[Archie]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' will be appearing. Over time, it was announced that various writers and artists from the Archie series would return to work on the new comic, including writer [[Ian Flynn]] as the lead writer, and artist [[Tracy Yardley]].
 
The comic series was first announced on the official Sonic Twitter on July 21, 2017, just two days after Sega announced the cancellation of the Archie comic series.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/888538195045998592 Sonic the Hedgehog on Twitter] - Twitter (July 21, 2017)</ref> During the New York Comic Con 2017 event, more information regarding the new comic was revealed on promotional flyers (drawn by [[Tyson Hesse]], known for his work on the Archie ''Sonic'' comics and ''[[Sonic Mania]]''), where it was revealed that the comic will contain characters old and new, and feature brand new stories. Due to legal issues involving lawsuit against [[Ken Penders]], none of the characters that were created for the [[Archie]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' will be appearing. Over time, it was announced that various writers and artists from the Archie series would return to work on the new comic, including writer [[Ian Flynn]] as the lead writer, and artist [[Tracy Yardley]].
  
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Revision as of 07:22, 12 October 2019

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Sonic the Hedgehog
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Country of origin: United States
First issue date: 2018-04-04
Frequency: Monthly
Price: $3.99
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Sonic the Hedgehog is an American comic book series based on Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise and the successor of Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog. It is distributed by IDW Publishing. The first issue was released on April 4, 2018, with the first four issues released each week throughout April, followed by a monthly release of subsequent issues starting in May 2018.

History

The comic series was first announced on the official Sonic Twitter on July 21, 2017, just two days after Sega announced the cancellation of the Archie comic series.[1] During the New York Comic Con 2017 event, more information regarding the new comic was revealed on promotional flyers (drawn by Tyson Hesse, known for his work on the Archie Sonic comics and Sonic Mania), where it was revealed that the comic will contain characters old and new, and feature brand new stories. Due to legal issues involving lawsuit against Ken Penders, none of the characters that were created for the Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog will be appearing. Over time, it was announced that various writers and artists from the Archie series would return to work on the new comic, including writer Ian Flynn as the lead writer, and artist Tracy Yardley.

Production credits

Back issues

Main series

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Issue 003

Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper issues

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Issue 0
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Issue 1
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Issue 2
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Issue 3
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Issue 4

Special issues

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Team Sonic Racing (IDW)

Trade paperback series

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Volume 10: Test Run!
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Volume 11: Zeti Hunt!
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Volume 12: Trial by Fire
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Volume 13: Battle for the Empire
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Volume 14: Overpowered
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Volume 15: Urban Warfare
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Volume 1: Fallout!
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Volume 2: The Fate of Dr. Eggman
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Volume 3: Battle For Angel Island
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Volume 4: Infection
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Volume 5: Crisis City
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Volume 6: The Last Minute
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Volume 7: All or Nothing
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Volume 8: Out of the Blue
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Volume 9: Chao Races & Badnik Bases
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Volume
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Volume
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Volume
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Volume
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Volume

Additional information

  • This series is following the 2 world canon, established by Sega.
  • The comic takes place after Sonic Forces.
  • Characters from the Classic Dimension aren't allowed, as the comic takes place in the Modern Dimension, established in Sonic Forces.
  • The first game adaption was Team Sonic Racing.

References

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog on Twitter - Twitter (July 21, 2017)
Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)
2018-19 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24
2020-21 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47
2022-23 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67
2024 68 | 69
Mini-series
Tangle & Whisper: 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Bad Guys: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Imposter Syndrome: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Scrapnik Island: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Fang the Hunter: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Specials & One-shots
Team Sonic Racing (Plus Deluxe Turbo Championship Edition) | 30th Anniversary Special | Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill | Sonic the Hedgehog (one-shot) | Tails' 30th Anniversary Special | 5th Anniversary Edition | IDW Endless Summer | 900th Adventure | Amy's 30th Anniversary Special | Halloween Special | Winter Jam
Annuals: 2019 | 2020 | 2022
Free Comic Book Specials: HCF 2019 | FCBD 2021 | FCBD 2022
Trade paperback series
Volumes: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16
Hardcover
Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Collection: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Box sets
Issues 1-4 | Tangle & Whisper