We start off the year by ending our look to the past and wrapping up the sea-faring case!
The initial solicits have been released for January’s comics, and there’s thrills to be had as both of the running arcs reach their climax! First up, in Sonic the Hedgehog #291, Sonic and Tails have spent the entire adventure running around Angel Island and becoming victim to Knuckles’ nefarious traps.
Now, having caught up to him at the Hidden Palace Zone, it’s time for Sonic pay retribution by taking on the gullible fighter, while also having to convince him that Eggman is the real enemy! But what other surprises lay in store for Sonic and Tails as they close in on stopping the Death Egg? Find out in “Genesis of a Hero”: part 4.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #291
SONIC and Tails head for ADVENTURE in “Genesis of a Hero” Part Four: Our celebration of the Blue Blur’s 25th anniversary comes to a close with a look back to the most titanic turning point of the Classic Era! Sonic and Tails have been diverted, trapped and attacked all across Angel Island by the mysterious native called “Knuckles!” Now, deep in the heart of the island, they confront Dr. Eggman’s latest minion in an all-out brawl! Featuring cover art by Sonic comics veteran Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante plus a “Sonic VS. Knuckles” variant by long-time Sonic comic colorist, Matt Herms!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Gabriel Cassata, John Workman
Cover: Patrick Spaziante
Variant Cover: Matt Herms
On Sale Date: 1/25
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Next, Sonic Universe #94 sees the Chaotix closing the case on the high-seas hi-jinks. The deep cover is getting worryingly so now. As Captain Shellcracker almost finds the ancient temple holding a mysterious power, the Chaotix still have to rescue the princess and get out of there themselves, lest they risk becoming permanent pirate crew! This is “The Case of the Pirate Princess”: part 4.
SONIC UNIVERSE #94
The PIRATE PLUNDERING reaches its peak in “Case of the Pirate Princess” Finale: The Chaotix Detective Agency’s deep cover in the pirates’ ranks may be too deep to escape! In the heart of a long-lost temple, Cpt. Shellbreaker stands poised to find an ancient power. Can the Chaotix finally rescue Princess Undina? Can they rescue themselves? Or will the Chaotix turning pirates be their saving grace? It all comes to a head in this frantic finale! Featuring cover art and an “Excitement Under the Sea” variant by Mr. Sonic comics, Tracy Yardley!
Script: Aleah Baker & Ian Flynn
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Ben Hunzeker
Variant Cover: Tracy Yardley, Steve Downer
On Sale Date: 1/11
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
And finally, there’s another chance to catch up on what you missed as Sonic Super Digest #19! As usual, the Digest will cover a variety of stories between Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe and Sonic Boom. Which stories precisely? That’s not known right now, but what you can get guarantee is more fun and action with Sonic and the Freedom Fighters.
SONIC SUPER DIGEST #19
Ready, steady, go!—it’s Sonic Super Digest! Spin dash into some of Sonic’s grandest adventures from the Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe andSonic Boom™ comic series! Join Sonic and his pals, the Freedom Fighters, as they work together to protect the world from the evil Dr. Eggman! Dash into adventures that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring awesome cover art by Jennifer Hernandez and story & art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!
Script: Ian Flynn and various
Art: Various
Cover: Jennifer Hernandez, Gary Martin and Matt Herms
On Sale Date: 1/25
128-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
We will have more information on all of these comics closer to their release. In the meantime, you might want to get ready to read as these arcs are right around the corner!
Source: Newsarama
I kinda thought the unknown character on SU 93’s B Cover was The Pirate Princess and from the looks of SU 94’s Covers I think that guess was right. I wonder who that nervous looking pink character in the corner of SU 94’s A Cover is as well… I also quite like how Amy Rose has her Winter/Equestrian Outfit on the Super Digest Cover too. Next months Solicitations should be interesting since we will finally find out what the direction the main story of Archie Sonic is going to take.
Agreed. Kind of hoping there’s going to be more original stories rather than game adaptations.
Hmm the cover for 291 reminds me of the old death egg saga comic, sonic quest I think it was?
Is Cover B for SU a Back to the Future the reference? I see a Sonic in a fedora near the pearl and another Sonic pulling a Marty McFly…