Sonic's Future Unveiled at IGN Fan Fest 2025: IDW's Bold New Direction

IDW's long-running Sonic the Hedgehog comic series recently celebrated a significant milestone with the release of its 75th issue. Sonic the Hedgehog #75 featured the climactic battle between Team Sonic and the villain Clutch, setting the stage for the intriguing follow-up story arc titled "Scattered Pieces." This new storyline will unfold across issues #76-80 of the series.

With Sonic the Hedgehog #76 now available in stores, IGN is excited to offer an exclusive preview of new artwork from the penultimate chapter of "Scattered Pieces" at IGN Fan Fest. Take a moment to explore the slideshow gallery below, which showcases the three captivating covers for Sonic the Hedgehog #79, along with the previously unveiled "Scattered Pieces" covers.

The "Scattered Pieces" arc is penned by the series' regular writer, Ian Flynn. Sonic the Hedgehog #79 boasts interior art and a main cover by Adam Bryce Thomas, complemented by variant covers from artists Tyler Mcgrath and Nathalie Fourdraine.

Here's the official description from IDW 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 thoughts 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, which is set to release on March 19. You can preorder your copy at your local comic shop; click here to find your nearest location.

As part of IGN Fan Fest 2025, we also provided an early sneak peek at IDW's new Godzilla shared universe.