Sonic the Hedgehog was a longtime fixture at Archie Comics before the comic was unceremoniously canceled back in 2017. In 2018 the series was relaunched by IDW with beloved writer Ian Flynn continuing on the Blue Blur’s adventures. It’s already been two years since then and IDW is looking to help fans get caught up on everything that has happened by releasing a hardcover containing the first 12 issues of the new run. Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Collection Volume 1 launches June 08, 2021.
Here’s the clean art for the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Collection vol. 1! You can see some stuff that’s covered by the logo design, as well as the more-mellow background color. Painting these fancy close-ups is one of my favorite jobs, I get lost in the textures. pic.twitter.com/IJ4X0fa3lS
— Evan Stanley (@SpiritSonic) October 23, 2020
Here’s a closer look at the cover:
Here’s the synopsis for the book from its official Amazon listing:
“The evil genius Dr. Eggman has been foiled–but the work of Sonic the Hedgehog isn’t over yet! In the aftermath of the latest epic battle, rogue robots continue to attack small villages around the world. In order to succeed, Sonic will need the help of his friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, along with some new and surprising allies. But where is Dr. Eggman and what shocking secret will Sonic discover when he learns the bad doctor’s whereabouts? Sonic soon finds out he isn’t the only one looking for Eggman–so’s his old frenemy Shadow the Hedgehog!
Dr. Eggman isn’t the only bad guy around though, as a powerful new foe emerges and sets his sights on Angel Island. When Neo Metal Sonic–an evil robot with Sonic’s speed, Dr. Eggman’s intellect, and an unbreakable mechanical body–conquers the island to grow his power even more, Sonic and his friends must team-up and take the fight to him.”
This new direction for Sonic has been a lot of fun, so anyone who has missed out up to this point should give The IDW Collection some consideration!
Source: Evan Stanley Twitter Page
