Best Selling Books by Ian Flynn

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

“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?!

"Echoes of the Past," Part Three. New mysteries arise, along with new faces, both good and evil! But is everyone really who they say they are? It''s up to Knuckles to figure it all out and rescue Angel Island before it''s too late! This issue also features the long-awaited return of the Downunda Freedom Fighters and Knuckles'' most unlikely ally - Dr. Finitevus!

"Family Matters - Part One": Sonic journeys to the frozen Northern Tundra to link up with the Arctic Freedom Fighters and attempt to rescue Rotor''s family and herd from the latest Dark Egg Legion threat! Rotor wants to come out of retirement to save his family, but first he''ll have to face... Silver?!

"Consequences": Sonic is traversing the Cosmic Highway to the Multiverse with Scourge the Hedgehog in custody, but he doesn’t get far before he learns that all the zones are in lockdown. What threat has caused such drastic measures, and can Sonic defeat it? Meanwhile, a hearing is underway to determine whether Princess Sally is guilty of treason. All this, plus a development of cataclysmic proportions that could well mark the beginning of the end as the countdown to issue #200 continues!

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”!

Join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic''s world in this classic odd-couple team-up adventure! Tangle the Lemur''s got a problem: there''s not enough action in her life! Whisper the Wolf''s also got a problem: she''s hunting down an incredibly dangerous enemy named Sonic the Hedgehog! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other''s problems, or will they just make things worse? Also collected is Sonic The Hedgehog: Annual 2019. Join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic''s world really is. In the lead story, Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf team-up to save a friend in need! Then Sonic and Tails take the Tornado for a spin, but is Sonic going too fast? Plus, Silver and Blaze slow down for a minute to go gardening, the Sonic Fan Club has their first official meeting, and Rouge the Bat hunts for treasure!

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!

“All or Nothing,” Part Four! This is it! Sonic and the remaining members of the Restoration team-up for their final fight against the ultra powerful Deadly Six. Not only do they have to take on Zavok, but a legion of zombots as well! The thrilling final battle of the Metal Virus Saga!

"Scrambled," Part Four. The explosive conclusion! It''s the showdown decades in the making: Dr. Eggman vs. Snively! As the two mad geniuses clash one thing is for certain: whoever wins, the good guys lose! Don''t miss the grueling final fight with a sinister twist you won''t believe!

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!

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?

"When Worlds Collide," Part Three of Twelve. It''s Sonic versus Mega Man - Round One! The fight that every fan of both the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber has been waiting for is here at last, and it looks like Sonic''s got the hometeam advantage! Can Mega Man cope with the Blue Blur in a land of loops? Meanwhile, Dr. Wily is concerned his old rival might cause problems, which sets Dr. Eggman''s sites on Dr. Light! Don''t miss a moment of this historic crossover event as the heroic fights and evil friendships rage on! Continues in this month''s Mega Man #25!

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…

SONIC IS BACK and facing the HUGE consequences of the mega-hit Sonic/Mega Man crossover story arc in "At All Costs" Part Two! As the crossover crashed to a close, Sonic and Tails have returned to a world which is reeling from the cataclysmic effects of the Eggman/Wily Genesis Wave! The damage was severe, the threats have changed, and the mysteries are piling up! What has happened to Naugus in this new landscape? What is the final fate of Sally Acorn? Sonic and Tails are ready to tackle all the drama ahead of them—but first they must survive the wrath of the terrifying Tails Doll! Featuring new cover art from Sonic artist superstar Ben Bates!

"Worlds Collide," Part One. The crossover event of 2013 starts here! The Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog epic kicks off with a bang as the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber meet for the first time! And considering how hard they''re fighting each other, it might be the last! Why are the heroes trying to take each other down? Drs. Eggman and Wily know, and they''re loving every minute of it! You cannot miss this historic first meeting of two of the biggest video game icons in the entire world!

Countdown To Chaos - Part 4 - It''s the dramatic conclusion to the epic ''Countdown to Chaos'' saga! In Part Four, it''s a race against time as the countdown reaches its thrilling end! Metal Sonic is out to kill Sally and the Death Egg II has launched--things are not going well for our true blue hero! Can he and Tails get to the Aquatic Ruins Zone in time to save the day? And what horrifying discovery awaits Dr. Eggman? You definitely won''t want to miss this earth-shattering climax of the storyline that shook the Sonic comic books to the core! Featuring the final adjoining cover in the series from artist Ben Bates.

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. This new collection from acclaimed writer Ian Flynn features the blue blur like you''ve never seen him before. Gotta go fast!

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!

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!

The crossover event of 2013 continues here! There are strange things afoot as Mega Man''s world is menaced by a super-fast, blue attacker. Sonic''s world is being stalked by a blue-armored figure with a cannon for an arm. Could these mysterious villains be Sonic and Mega Man? Or are they some kind of sinister copies? Mistaken identities and explosions galore in this explosive second part to the historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover! Continues in this month''s Sonic the Hedgehog #248!"

Countdown To Chaos - Part 3 - The Freedom Fighters are one step closer to completion with the bombastic, bouncing debut of the battlin'' Bunnie Rabbot! But the journey isn''t over yet--some of Sonic''s teammates are still missing, and it''s up to the blue blur and his best buddy Tails to find them! What shocking secrets will our heroes uncover? And just what is the "countdown to chaos" counting down to? Meanwhile, Dr. Eggman returns to the Death Egg to test out his dire predictions. Is it possible that the unspeakable evil known as Eggman could be the only one who can save the world? Find out in this amped-up action-filled story, featuring new cover art from Sonic art superstar Ben Bates, which connects with the other "Countdown to Chaos" covers to form one giant image of awesomeness!

"Remember the Fallen" The Freedom Fighters are torn apart in the fallout from last issue. Sonic and his friends must deal with the loss in their own way, and it will change the team forever. When Silver the Hedgehog arrives looking for "the traitor," will the weary Sonic give him a chance to speak?

The most anticipated crossover event of 2013 rolls on with "When Worlds Collide" Part Ten of Twelve! We enter the final assault as Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and Rush storm the Wily Egg to end the dastardly duo of doctors'' plans! Speaking of "duos," what''s that entering Earth''s atmosphere? Can it help Sonic and Mega Man fend off the Mega Man Killers? How about a Chaos Devil? Featuring more new cover art from the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!

Sonic and Mega Man fight for their lives in "When Worlds Collide": Part Eleven of Twelve! The evil doctors Eggman and Wily have completed their ultimate battle-weapon: the Egg-Wily Machine X—Powered by the Chaos Emeralds, it is the most powerful battle machine ever constructed! As our heroes do battle, Metal Sonic and Bass join the fray! Will the combined might of the Wily/Eggman arsenal be too much for Sonic and Mega Man to handle?! The answer will surprise you—ONLY available in this penultimate chapter of "Worlds Collide"! Featuring a zone-shattering new cover from Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!

"Heroes," Part Two. Dr. Eggman lays siege to New Mobotropolis once again, but this time with no Sonic around! It''s up to the brand new Team Freedom to prove their mettle against Dr. Eggman''s Metal Series! Plus – what evil lays in wait, and just what in the world is "Operation: Deadly Cuddles?!”

Cool off from the hot summer sun with Sonic the Hedgehog! "Waves of Change" Part Four: The tides are turning in Sonic’s favor—literally—as Chaos joins the fray! It’s all-out war to save the underwater city from total devastation in this thrilling conclusion! Then, in “Consequences,” take a sneak peek into Eggman’s shattered world crisis battle plan—we’ll give you a hint, it’s EVIL! Featuring super-cool cover art from BEN BATES!

Celebrate 50 issues of Mega Man with the latest chapter in the globe-smashing SONIC/MEGA MAN crossover event! "Worlds Unite" Part Four: Act One comes to its mind-blowing conclusion! Sigma’s plan reaches its first stage, and the worlds of Sonic and Mega Man have fused! It’s definitely going to take more than one hero to stop the threat from the future—maybe even ten! Sonic, Mega Man, X, Sticks, the Freedom Fighters, Robot Masters and Maverick Hunters—UNITE! PLUS: Stick around for a special bonus anniversary story as Mega Man and X meet for the first time! Featuring an amazing cover from the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!

CELEBRATE 275 ISSUES OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG with his good buddy Mega Man and the worlds of STREET FIGHTER, BILLY HATCHER, NiGHTS INTO DREAMS, MONSTER HUNTER and more in this DOUBLE-SIZED ISSUE! “Worlds Unite” Part Eleven: It’s pan-dimensional pandemonium as the unified army begins their attack on Sigma! Sonic, Mega Man and X lead an all-star roster of heroes from across the SEGA and Capcom universes in an all-out assault against the villainous robot from the future! Will they be enough to save all their worlds, or has Sigma already become a god? Featuring a wrap-around cover from the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante!

The contestants are BRAWLIN'' and the SAGA continues in "Champions" Part Two! The fighting tournament for the Chaos Emerald is in full swing! Tails vs. Honey! Espio vs. Bean! Knuckles vs. Bark! But it’s a sure bet that if a competition’s going down, something’s fixed with thugs like Breezie and Nack involved. Sonic will need some inside info—and he finds it from some surprisingly familiar faces! Featuring new cover art from Jammin'' Jamal Peppers!