New Releases by Ian Flynn

“Scattered Pieces” Part Three! Amy, Tails, and Blaze set out to assess the fallout from the collapse of Restoration HQ. Did the goodwill network endure? Or did Clutch’s grand scheme ultimately destroy the last beacon of hope left in the world? More importantly, will Surge and Kit’s arrival make things even worse?!

Secrets revealed! Fang has finally cornered a lead on the fabled eighth Chaos Emerald! If only he, Bark, and Bean weren’t finding themselves cornered by their heavy competition! Can Fang escape the Heavy Wing with his prize, and his partners, intact? And how do Sonic and Tails get dragged into this mess? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to the first Classic-era miniseries!

Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for! The daring speedster and their best little buddy officially join the Restoration as— Wait…Surge and Kit go good?! Everyone deserves a second chance, but that doesn’t mean Sonic and Amy won’t be watching them!

Follow Sonic on electrifying adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn! Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It''s a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom. Plus, bonus stories! "Dr. Eggman''s Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger. "Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca. All this, as well as a ton of extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!

Cool, sweet, and pink! All words that describe our absolute favorite hedgehog. That’s right, step aside, Sonic, and have no fear, Amy Rose is here! Ian Flynn, Aaron Hammerstrom, and Reggie Graham are back for another Classic Sonic special! And this time, Amy’s doing the saving! After Metal Sonic interupts her picnic, Amy uses her Fortune Cards as a guide to free her friends and stop Dr. Eggman. Can she save the day and still get back in time for tea?!

Saving the world is a piece of cake when you’re a speedy blue hedgehog. So easy, in fact, that Sonic the Hedgehog has done it about…carry the one, add the zero…899 times, according to Tails’ calculations. And Sonic is about to go on his 900th world-saving adventure because… Hot potato, hot potato! Sonic and his friends are playing a game of hot potato! Only the potato is the Warp Topaz and instead of burning their hands, it could warp the whole world into oblivion. Or something like that. The gang is passing off the Warp Topaz in a relay race to get rid of it once and for all. Celebrate the mind-blowing 900th-issue milestone with superstars Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley, Caleb Goellner, Daniel Barnes, Aaron Hammerstrom, and returning Sonic the Comic writer Nigel Kitching as they participate in a relay race of their own, telling this story in six speed-racing, nail-biting, egg-kicking parts!

Stuck in the past with no clear directive, Silver decides to spend some time with the Diamond Cutters and their new member. But he’s too busy being star-struck over Whisper to notice that he’s interrupting their training! Elsewhere, Sonic takes Blaze sightseeing so she can enjoy her vacation.

With Dr. Eggman and Surge subdued for now, Sonic and friends have a chance to relax, reset, and plan for the future. Join us for a set of misadventures in our brand-new story arc, starting here in issue #62 and running full speed through #66! First, Amy visits Knuckles on Angel Island to return a relic. The island, as always, has a few surprises in store for them as they catch up. Meanwhile, Mimic is putting together the purrfect disguise to infiltrate the Restoration.

It has been five years since Sonic the Hedgehog #1, can you believe it?! Five years of friendship, speediness, and chili dogs! To celebrate, we’re getting the team back together! Join Ian Flynn and Tracy Yardley for a reprint of #1, an all-new bonus short story, a look at how the comics get made, and more!

Oversized hardcover editions of IDW''s celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order! Can Sonic outrun a disease that turns everyone into robotic zombies? The world has fallen to the Metal Virus, a manufactured plague that transforms all it infects into mechanized drones under Dr. Eggman''s command. Even Sonic the Hedgehog has been infected, though his speed has allowed him to keep the virus at bay. Now, with the population more infected than not and the virus constantly spreading, Sonic and his friends in the Restoration launch a desperate plan! When things go from bad to worse, Sonic and his friends find themselves on Angel Island, the last safe place, teaming up with their old foe Dr. Eggman, to defeat the Deadly Six and reclaim the Chaos Emeralds in a last-ditch effort to save everything. Collects issues #21–32 and the 2020 Annual from volumes 6–8 (The Last Minute, All or Nothing, and Out of the Blue) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Sonic to Restoration HQ: Requesting backup immediately! The Eggperial City is too much for Sonic, Tangle, Whisper, and Lanolin to handle on their own, so it''s Tails, Amy, Silver, and Blaze to the rescue! With two teams on the case, surely victory will be achieved without a hitch, right?!

With Surge finally out of their quills, the Restoration turns their attention to bringing down the Eggperial City. It’s growing, volatile, and dredging up the surrounding environment… Jewel sends Sonic, Tangle, and Whisper to investigate, but it unearths some unwanted reminders of the past.

Join Ian Flynn, Aaron Hammerstrom, and Reggie Graham in celebrating Classic Tails''s 30th Anniversary! A comic all about the cutest, smartest, bravest fox around?! Heck yeah! Best buds Sonic and Tails are off to Flicky Island for a much needed vacation! But the relaxing beaches and beautiful mountains have been replaced by railroad tracks and giant crystals—scaring off the Flickies! Tails will have to put on a brave face to defeat the magical villain: Witchcart!

Sonic the Hedgehog #50 is here! To celebrate, this issue features two Sonics! And two Tails! Wait… One of them is green… And the other has tails made out of water?! Imposters! And they’re working with Dr. Starline?! After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? The throne is only big enough for one…

The Deadly Six are back for revenge and their first targets are Sonic’s friends in the Restoration! Zavok, leader of the Deadly Six, is angrier than ever and wants to reunite his minions. Jewel has called on Sonic, Tails, and the Chaotix for help, but will they be able to stop the Zeti before they launch an all-out assault on Restoration HQ? Plus, Belle’s got her own intruder to deal with, but it turns out they’re here to steal her! Sonic’s going to have to move quickly to stop all the mayhem. Ian Flynn returns to writing duties with artists Adam Bryce Thomas, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Bracardi Curry, and Thomas Rothlisberger. Collects issues #41–44 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

Oversized editions of IDW''s celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and miniseries, all presented in recommended reading order! Sonic may be ready for a break, but the excitement never stops! The thuggish twosome, Rough and Tumble, are back and they''re looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they''re not the only ones... some of Sonic''s greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that''s guaranteed to take over the world. Then, join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic''s world, Tangle and Whisper, in a classic odd-couple team-up adventure! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other''s problems, or will they just make things worse? Plus, join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic''s world really is. But the action continues! Can Sonic save a city in crisis... or has he finally met his match? Dr. Eggman has launched his most extreme plan yet and Sonic''s already racing to catch up! Collects issues #13–20 from volumes 4 and 5 (Infection and Crisis City) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the 2019 Annual, and the Tangle and Whisper four-issue miniseries.

The road to issue #50 continues here! Enjoy a TEN-ISSUE-LONG adventure leading up to the EPIC SHOWDOWN in milestone issue #50. Surge and Kit have begun to seek answers about their origins, and what they find may be more than they can handle . . . Starline may have gone too far this time. Can he wipe their memory and restart again, or can the imposters finally outsmart their maker?

Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog''s 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster''s video game appearances! Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic''s ever-expanding universe--from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, showcasing in-depth looks at the characters, settings, and stories from each exciting installment! Dark Horse Books and SEGA present the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-Speed-ia--a must-have volume for any fan of Sonic, young or old!

Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster’s video game appearances! Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic’s ever-expanding universe—from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, showcasing in-depth looks at the characters, settings, and stories from each exciting installment! This special deluxe edition includes: • An exclusive mosaic cover. • A slipcase featuring gold foil “Ring” treatment. • A folio housing two archival gallery prints of Sonic and Dr. Eggman. Dark Horse Books and SEGA present the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-Speed-ia—a must-have volume for any fan of Sonic, young or old!

The ROAD TO #50 continues here! Enjoy a TEN-ISSUE long adventure leading up to the EPIC SHOWDOWN in milestone issue #50. A surge of imposters spells trouble for Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles “Tails” Prower, and even Dr. Eggman! Dr. Starline is pulling every tool from his kit as he creates his fastest and smartest inventions. An all new mini-series from Sonic writer Ian Flynn, Imposter Syndrome #1 will have readers seeing double!

MISSING: Belle the Tinkerer—doll-like look, blue eyes, made of wood, usually wears a green hat, and is known for being clumsy. The search for Belle begins! Sonic and the Chaotix search far and wide for their new friend as she fights to escape. But will that be enough, or have the bad guys already won...? And where have the Zeti gone? Find out the conclusion to “Zeti Hunt”!

Oversized hardcover editions of IDW''s celebrated Sonic The Hedgehog comic books, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want! ON YOUR MARKS. GET SET. GO! The adventure begins here as Sonic races to protect the world from bad guys old and new! In the aftermath of his latest battle with Dr. Eggman, rogue robots are on the loose and new foes are on the rise. But where is the evil doctor and what secrets will Sonic discover during his search? One thing''s for sure: he''ll need plenty of help from Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and new allies Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf. Plus, he''ll have to deal with a little competition--from his old frenemy Shadow the Hedgehog! It''s an epic storyline Sonic fans can''t miss, so don''t get left in the dust. Gotta go fast! Collects the first 12 issues from volumes 1-3 (Fallout, The Fate of Dr. Eggman, and Battle For Angel Island) of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

After 30 years of going fast, it’s time for fans to celebrate the speediest hedgehog of all time! It’s an unbelievable birthday celebration for Sonic the Hedgehog with his first Classic Sonic special! First, in “Seasons of Chaos” by longtime Sonic scribe Ian Flynn and artists Aaron Hammerstrom & Reggie Graham, Sonic goes on an adventure from pleasant spring valleys to wintry wonderlands in search of the Chaos Emeralds. But Sonic’s not alone, with a little help from his friends Miles “Tails” Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, and Ray the Flying Squirrel, they’ll race, fight, and fly their way to victory against the baddest of baddies! Then, in “Dr. Eggman’s Birthday,” the vile, villainous Dr. Eggman takes center stage in a story written by New York Times bestseller Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club)! And how does the bad doctor celebrate the occasion? Only his Badniks know for sure... Finally, in "Sonic Learns to Drive," Sonic''s up against a tough challenge: Driving! When the fastest thing alive can outrun any car, will Sonic have the patience to learn... or will he finally get left in the dust? Written by the hosts of My Brother, My Brother, and Me, The Adventure Zone, and New York Times bestsellers, the McElroy Brothers! Grab a slice of chili dog cake and don’t get left in the dust on the most way past cool book of the year!

Ian Flynn returns for a four-part arc “Zeti Hunt”! The Deadly Six are still on the loose and attacking towns. Jewel the Beetle recruits Sonic’s friends the Chaotix to find and stop the Zeti, but Zavok of the Deadly Six is looking for his minions, too—he’s angrier than ever and wants to reunite. The Chaotix will have to act quickly to outsmart the Deadly Six!

The mastermind behind the Metal Virus isn''t done yet. Sonic writer extraordinaire Ian Flynn brings you the latest elaborate scheme from the Blue Blur''s newest nemesis! Dr. Starline is back to his evil antics! But to enact his latest scheme, he''ll have to get into an abandoned Eggman base, past an army of badniks! And to do that, he''ll need the help of some of Sonic''s greatest enemies! Zavok, Mimic, Rough, and Tumble are back and badder than ever! Starline''s promised them incredible power, so Sonic and friends had better watch out. That is, if the not-so-good doctor can get these Bad Guys to stop fighting each other and work together.

Team Sonic defeated the Metal Virus, but things are far from back to normal. What have they lost, and which villains will seize the opportunity to strike? First, "Untold Tales of the Metal Virus!" As Dr. Eggman''s technological plague sweeps the world, some of Sonic''s greatest allies and most sinister foes must face the threat alone! Witness wrenching tragedies and surprising acts of bravery in six stories from the darkest days of the virus. Then, in the aftermath of the Metal Virus Saga, the world has changed. Heroes and villains plan for the future as reconstruction begins. But one hero remains missing, even as Dr. Eggman launches a new assault, determined to take down his enemies once and for all. Faced with new challenges and the legacy of a friend, can the Resistance prevail without the full support of their allies? Collects the Sonic The Hedgehog 2020 Annual and issues #30–32 of the ongoing comic series.

The mastermind behind the Metal Virus isn’t done yet. Ian Flynn returns to answer: What happened to Dr. Starline? The Shadowy Scientist is back to his evil antics in Bad Guys! And what better place to concoct nefarious plans than one of Dr. Eggman’s abandoned bases? But that is easier said than done when badniks are guarding the entrance! Dr. Starline knows he can’t do it alone, so he decides to recruit some familiar and not so friendly faces.

The second half of the Metal Virus Saga epilogue. With all the chaos of the recent past still fresh in everyone’s minds, Dr. Eggman launches a new assault—determined to take down his enemies once and for all.

It''s all led to this... the thrilling two-part epilogue to the Metal Virus Saga. The world has changed. Heroes and villains plan for the future as reconstruction begins. But one hero remains missing...

Writer Ian Flynn (Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) reunites with artist Tracy Yardley (Sonic Universe, Hero Cats) on the second arc of the revitalized COSMO! Cosmo is the adventurous, quick-witted leader of his Martian crew. Together, they travel space in search of adventure and to seek those in need! Cosmo''s strength and leadership is tested as the villainous forces of Venus threaten the universe, as well as the thing Cosmo treasures most: his friends!