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Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Cover and Description Previews

Eh, not certain if anyone here actually reads the comics, but maybe this'll stir up enough activity here to at least make things interesting. I'm gonna go ahead and post the most recent comic previews, and will post additional ones as they are released to the public. Note that previews are usually released three of four months ahead of shipping date. Sonic the hedgehog is shipped 13 times a year, and Sonic X is shipped 10 times a year.



SONIC X #19
Written by Ian Flynn, Pencils by Tracy Yardley, Inks by Terry Austin, Cover by Spaz

"Muerta! Las Vegas!": Ever seeking ways to raise capital to finance more evil robots, Dr. Eggman takes a "gamble" that the new Throndyke Casino, owned by Sonic's best friend Chris' parents, might provide the "jackpot" he's looking for. Will Sonic, Tails and his friends be able to stop Eggman or will there be a new "king" in town complete with his own deadly two-armed bandit? You'll have to read this issue to see what happens because "what happens in this issue stays in this issue!"
32-page, $2.25 US. Shipping April 18th, 2007



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #174
Written by Ian Flynn, Pencils by Tracy Yardley, Inks by Jim Amash, Cover by Tracy Yardley

"Union": It's the biggest event in Knothole yet as two Freedom Fighters make the ultimate commitment! Which two long-time lovers will finally tie the knot? More importantly, will the secret Espio learns undo the happy matrimony? It's wedding bells and warning bells in the lead-in to the big issue #175 special event!
32-page, $2.25 US. Shipping April 4th, 2007



SONIC X #20
"Speed Lines": After losing countless races to Sonic, Sam Speed decides it's time to resort to drastic measures: utilize the perfect vehicle provided by a mysterious benefactor. This vehicle is no mere speed demon, however, it can transform into something much bigger, badder and deadlier than imagined! When this super car morphs into a super robot can Sonic win the race and save himself? SCRIPT: James McDonough & Adam Patyk. ART: David Hutchison & Terry Austin. Rev-up-your-engines cover by speedy Spaz!
Shipping May 16th, 2007
On sale DCD May 30th, 2007
On sale Newsstand June 5th, 2007
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US.



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #175
"Eggman Empire": Up until now, Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robobtnik have been fighting for one hundred and seventy four issues. Every time they've fought Sonic has found some way to win the day. This issue, however, Dr. Robotnik pulls out all the stops, and you'll never believe what happens! It's a 175th anniversary issue fans can't miss; and one that Sonic may prefer to forget! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley. Combat-crunching cover by Spaz!
Shipping May 2nd, 2007
On sale DCD May 16th, 2007
On sale Newsstand May 22nd, 2007
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #176
"Cracking the Empire": The greatest heroes of Mobius have been captured, their homes destroyed and Sonic defeated; but you can't keep a good hedgehog down! With only Tails, Knuckles and Amy Rose at his side, can Sonic manage to recover in time and save his friends and family, or has Dr. Robotnik truly won the day?! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley. Utter-chaos cover Spaz!
Shipping May 30th, 2007
On sale DCD June 13th, 2007
On sale Newsstand June 19th, 2007
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US



SONIC X #21

"Sub-Sonic":

After being trapped on Earth all this time Sonic, Tails, Amy and the others may have finally stumbled upon a way to get back to their home world. Will the daring plan pay off or just put Sonic and friends in a mind-bending dilemma of universe-al proportions?!
SCRIPT: Mike Bullock. ART: David Hutchison (pencils) & Terry Austin (inks). Cosmic cover by space-spanning Spaz!

Shipping June 13th, 2007
On sale DCD June 20th, 2007
On sale Newsstand July 3rd, 2007
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US



STH#177 - Home, New Home
"Home, New Home": Sonic has saved the day yet again! Or has he? With Dr. Eggman's Egg Fleet bombarding the city from the outside, the jury's still out! To make matters worse, a group of escaped convicts is on the loose on the inside! What's a hedgehog gotta' do to get a happy ending around here? Perhaps the brilliant Nicole has the answer! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley. Bombastic cover by fantastic Spaz!
Shipping June 27th, 2007
On sale DCD July 5th, 2007
On sale Newsstand July 17th, 2007
32-page, full color comic $2.25 US



SONIC X #22
Written by Joe Edkin, Pencils by David Hutchison, Inks byTerry Austin, ‘Bot-bashing Cover by nuts ‘n bolts Spaz!
"Decoe and Bocoe's Not-So-Excellent Misadventure": After years of service the evil Eggman fires his loyal henchbots Decoe and Bocoe and replaces them with the deadliest ‘bots ever, Dukow and Bukow! These new bots won't take "lose" for an answer, and hand Sonic the fight of his life! If he hopes for even a small shot at victory, Sonic must team up with the last person anyone would expect!
Ships July 11th, 2007
On Sale DDC July 18th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand July 31st, 2007
32-page, $2.25 US



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #178
Written by Ian Flynn, Pencils by Tracy Yardley, Inks by Jim Amash, Earth-Shaking Cover by pulverizing Spaz!
"House of Cards Part 1 of 2": Sonic's hometown of New Mobotropolis has been devastated by unspeakable threats from beyond… but what about those within? There's talk of revolution, and Sonic will have to choose sides! Will the leaders of the rebellion drive a wedge between Sonic and Tails forever? It's the fight everyone's feared but never thought they'd see… mentor vs. protégé, friend vs. friend, , Sonic vs. Tails!
Ships July 25th, 2007
On Sale DDC August 1st, 2007
On Sale Newsstand August 14th, 2007
32-page, $2.25 US

Well, I collected some.

I take it that marriage didn't last/happen?

Sonic and Sally hav'nt been together for quite a while. It was Bunnie and Antoine who got married. Sonic and Sally were just the best man and bride'smaid.

I only know this because I read what other people say about the comic though, I don't waste my money on it. XD
I should be getting Sonic X issue 19 very soon, I'll post my thoughts on it when it comes in.

I just found out about these, though it appears that volume 1 and 2 have been out for sometime, but I found these interesting. I really liked the old old comics, before it started becoming a cespool of furry drama, so I'll definately be picking these up, and just ordered vol 1 and 2.



Fans can relive the first four issues of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in this special 5 x 7 ½ inch edition printed on superior stock! Writer Mike Gallagher and artist Dave Manak put the blue blur through his paces in these fun and thrilling tales! Stories include "Meet Me at the Corner of Hedgehog and Vine" and "You Bet My Life" (issue #1), "Triple Trouble" and "Vertigo a Go-Go" (issue #2), "The Bomb Bugs Me" and "Rabbot Deployment" (issue #3) and "Lizard of Odd" and "Tail's Little Tale" (issue #4). SCRIPT: Mike Gallagher. ART: Dave Manak.
Out now.
112-page, full color paperback
$7.49 US.



The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 2 presents issues #5 through #8 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 ½ inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt crusader as he saves Knothole Village! Stories include: "Olympic Trials & Error" and "Chomp on This, Chump!" (issue #5), "The Spin Doctor" (issue #6) and "Sonic's Christmas Carol" (issue #6), "Uncle Chuck's Treasure" and "Sorceress in Distress" (issue #7), "Bots All Folks!" and "A Little Music Goes a Long Way" (issue # 8) . SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher & Angelo DeCesare. ART: Dave Manak.
Out now.
112-page, full color paperback
$7.49 US.



The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 3 presents issues #9 through #12 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the first appearances of the evil robotic Pseudo Sonic and the Reverse universe villain, Evil Sonic! Stories include: "Pseudo Sonic" and "What's the Point?" (issue #9), "Revenge of the Nerbs" and "'Twan with the Wind" (issue #10), "The Good, the Bad, and the Hedgehog," "Beat the Clock" and "Food for Thought/You Are What You Eat" (issue #11), "A Timely Arrival" and "The Lynx is a Jinx" (issue #12). SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders. ART: Dave Manak & Art Mawhinney. Colossal cover by Spaz!
Shipping May 9th, 2007
On sale DCD May 23th, 2007
On sale Newsstand May 29th, 2007
112-page, full color paperback
$7.49 US.



The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 4 presents issues #13 through #16 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the first appearance of mega-fan-favorite Knuckles the Echidna! Stories include: "This Island Hedgehog" and "Space in your Face" (issue #13), "Tails' Taste of Power" and "Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun" (issue #14), "Rockin' the ‘Bot," "What's the Big Idea?" and "Animal Magnetism" (issue #15), "Sonic Under Glass" and "The Man from H.E.D.G.E.H.O.G" (issue #16).
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders. ART: Dave Manak & Art Mawhinney. Colossal cover by Spaz!

Shipping June 6th, 2007
On sale DCD June 13th, 2007
On sale Newsstand June 26th, 2007
112-page, full color paperback $7.49 US



(Cover is'nt finished yet)
In November, 2006, Archie Comics offered Sonic readers both new and old the opportunity to relive the earliest adventures of their favorite hero with the release of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #1. A second volume followed in December, with a third slated for May, and a fourth in June. Reactions are in and everyone agrees: this new classic reprint series is a hit! Fans are jumping at the chance to travel back in time to where it all began. Back in 1993, Sonic the Hedgehog sped his way from video games to comic books. Almost 200 issues later, "the blue blur" can lay claim to having the most successful comic book career of all video game heroes. Now, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES, a thrilling series of upscale reprints, lets you revisit Sonic’s early days in a premium yet affordable format. These special 5 x 7 & ½ inch editions contain 112 action-packed pages, faithfully re-colored and printed on superior stock, with a low cover price of only $7.49 US! Picking up where the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #4 left off (which reprinted the original Sonic series issues #13 through #16), SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #5 brings fans these classic tales from issues #17 through #20 – including the first… and last appearance of Julayla, an early, important event in Sonic mythology! Stories include:



a.. “Gorilla Warfare/The Apes of Wrath” (issue #17): Robotnik sends King Gong to do battle with Sonic, but when the 800-pound gorilla-bot meets Sally, he decides he’s a lover, not a fighter!
b.. “Sally’s Crusade Part 1: First Star I See Tonight” (issue #17): A mysterious orb falls from the sky… what does it mean for Princess Sally?
c.. “Wedding Bell Blues” (issue #1 8) : Sonic & Sally’s “wedding” brings Robotnik into the open… precisely the result the ruse was intended for!
d.. “Sally’s Crusade Part 2: In the Still of the Night” (issue #1 8) : Sally is called to the bedside of her dying mentor Julayla… is the mysterious orb from the previous installment somehow connected?
e.. “Night of a Thousand Sonics” (issue #19): It all starts with one Sonic Cyborg stepping through a dimensional doorway in the Great Forest. Before it ends, the battle will involve thousands of Sonics, bots, Robo-Robotnik and even an uneasy-alliance between the original Sonic and the real Robotnik!
f.. “That’s the Spirit!” (issue #20): When an anti-matter explosion renders Sonic invisible, Sally and the others think that he has died and become a disembodied spirit.
g.. “Deadliest of the Species: Prologue” (issue #20): The lead-in to the popular Princess Sally mini-series. The intrigue starts here, as Sally comes face-to-face with Geoffrey St. John, who identifies himself as part of the rebel underground!


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #5, ships 8/29. 112-page, full color paperback, $7.49 US. SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders. ART: Dave Manak & Art Mawhinney. Colossal cover by Spaz!

You know those Sonic Archives? Of course you do, they're on my post right above this one. You should like, buy them and stuff.

I just got volumes 1 and 2, both have very awesome cover art. The art inside was touched up very nicely as well, the recoloring is great, and they're in book form, which is easier to take care of than old comic books.

I'll definatly keep buying these if Archie keeps pumping em out.

Well, if I can actually FIND them, then maybe. Don't blame me, I live in a pretty crappy town in terms of comics. Hell, the only place I knew that sold manga closed down months ago, so I feel screwed.

I bought mine on amazon, yo.

SONIC X #23
"Hedgehogging Their Bets": Ever since he came to Earth, Sonic has been saving the day and becoming a worldwide hero! But not everyone is happy with our hedgehog's heroics - and they're going to do something about it! What is this alliance of evil bent on Sonic’s destruction, and where have we seen its members before? Can Sonic unravel the mystery before it is too late? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley. Creepy conspiracy cover by Spaz!
Ships August 8th, 2007
On Sale DDC August 15th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand August 28th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #179
"House of Cards Part 2 of 2": It was civil war before - now it's personal! The long-lasting friendship between Sonic and Tails has reached its breaking point! Can Sonic do what's needed to end the hostilities? Meanwhile, Tails' parents make their move, but how far will they go? On the flip side, how far will young King Elias go to protect his kingdom? The world of Sonic and his friends will never be the same! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks). Kingdom-crushing cover by Spaz!
Ships August 22nd, 2007
On Sale DDC August 29th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand September 11th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US

Wow. I didn't know, they are still making Sonic Comics.

That Sonic Vs. Tails thing came out of nowhere

But, then again so did Eggman ACTUALLY WINNING!

Try that Bowser.

(note: not the final cover)

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #180
"Preparations for War": Enerjak, the ultimate evil, is reborn! His return may result in an unlikely alliance as Sonic and Eggman consider a truce. at least one long enough to prevent the destruction of the entire planet!
PLUS: "Sonic Rush Adventure": Straight from the thrilling new Sonic video game of the same name, Sonic and Tails embark on an action-packed adventure and face a mysterious new threat! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils & cover) and Jim Amash (inks).
Ships September 19th, 2007
On Sale DDC September 26th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand October 9th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US


(note: not the final cover)
SONIC X #24
"Camera Hog": When Sonic, Knuckles, Amy and Tails give an entertaining and astonishing demonstration of their amazing abilities on Station Square TV, Eggman is watching! Actually, he does more than watch - a mysterious new robot he has created downloads all of their abilities. along with a few extra talents it witnesses. Of course, Eggman plans to send the souped-up robot out to destroy our star-struck heroes. Can Station Square's media darlings possibly defeat an enemy that does all they can do and more?
SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks). Don't-touch-that-dial cover by Tracy Yardley and Terry Austin!
Ships September 5th, 2007
On Sale DDC September 12th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand September 25th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US


(note: not the final cover)

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES #6
The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 6 presents issues #21 through #24 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper; so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the return of Anti-Sonic and the first glimpse of Antoine and Bunnie's budding romance! Stories include: "The Three Phases of E.V.E." (issue #21), "The Return" and "Tails' Knighttime Story" (issue #22), "Ivo Robotnik, Freedom Fighter" and "The Vol-Ant-Teer" (issue #23), and the epic, "When Hedgehogs Collide" (issue #24).
SCRIPTS: Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders. ART: Dave Manak, Jon D'agostino, Harvey Mercadoocasio, Rich Koslowksi & Art Mawhinney. Colossal cover by Spaz!
Ships September 26th, 2007
On Sale DDC October 3rd, 2007
On Sale Newsstand October 16th, 2007
Full color paperback
$7.49 US

SONIC X #25
"The Color Sonic": It's time to fight fire with fire... or more precisely, fight hedgehogs with hedgehogs! And what could be worse than one evil double? How about five?! Its hedgehogs galore in this milestone 25th issue of SONIC X! And just wait until you see what the bad guys have saved for last! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) & Terry Austin (inks). Multiple mayhem cover by Spaz!
Ships October 3rd, 2007
On Sale DDC October 10th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand October 23rd, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US



SONIC X #26
"The Legend of El Gran Gordo": The newest heroic sensation to hit the mat is the mighty luchador El Gran Gordo! Why isn't Sonic impressed? Because it's Dr. Eggman! What's his wacky scheme this time? Is this turn to the wrestling ring for real, or will Eggman have Sonic on the ropes soon enough?! And what creepy new threat watches from ringside? You'll have to see it to believe it! SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: James Fry (pencils) & Terry Austin (inks). Pile-driving cover by Spaz!
Ships October 31st, 2007
On Sale DDC November 7th, 2007
On Sale Newsstand November 20th, 2007
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US


I love this comic series. How could I not? XD
Also, notice that issue #25's cover is a parody of the first issues' cover!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228 ... c_X_01.jpg

Oh, and then there's this, I guess...


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #181

"Rising Evil - Enerjak Reborn!": The demolition starts here, with super-powered villain Enerjak wrecking havoc on Angel Island ! Our heroes are readying their defenses while Sonic and Tails race against time to find the still missing Knuckles! Can they find him, or did Enerjak get to him first? PLUS: "Undone": You'll shudder at the shocking origin of this new Enerjak... if your nerves are strong enough to handle it!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn. ART: Tracy Yardley (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks). Earth-shattering cover by Tracy Yardley!

On sale Diamond October 24
On sale Newsstand November 6
32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US.

Why are all the comic covers with Robotnik in the front so freaking awesome?

Because the Sonic X comic has the greatest version of Robotnik of all time. He's just evil enough, and just goofy enough to get the job done right.

I only have one issue of the Sonic X comic series. A bunch of them from the Archie one.