"Sonic the Hedgehog: IDW Unveils Dramatic Future at IGN Fan Fest 2025"

IDW's long-running Sonic the Hedgehog series recently celebrated a significant milestone with the release of its 75th issue. In Sonic the Hedgehog #75, readers witnessed the epic final showdown between Team Sonic and the formidable villain Clutch. This battle sets the stage for a gripping follow-up story arc titled "Scattered Pieces," which unfolds across issues #76 through #80.

With Sonic the Hedgehog #76 now available in stores, IGN has the exclusive privilege to showcase new artwork from the penultimate chapter of this storyline during IGN Fan Fest. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore the three captivating covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, alongside the previously unveiled "Scattered Pieces" covers.

Crafted by the series' regular writer Ian Flynn, Sonic the Hedgehog #79 features stunning interior art and a main cover by Adam Bryce Thomas. The issue also includes variant covers designed by Tyler Mcgrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.

Here's IDW's 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!

Ian Flynn shared his excitement with IGN, stating, "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, and fans can look forward to issue #77 hitting shelves on March 19. You can preorder your copy of the new issue at your local comic shop by clicking here to find your nearest store.

Additionally, as part of IGN Fan Fest 2025, we've been given an early glimpse into IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.