Mysteries abound, villains assemble…and déjà vu all over again?

Comicbook.com has revealed the first look at the covers and solicits for December! First up, in Sonic the Hedgehog #280, Sonic, Tails and Chip are in Mazuri for the next Gaia key, but they’ll be facing tough opposition from local Egg Boss Axel the Water Buffalo. And while in the temple, Chip discovers something incredible! Find out what it is along with him in “Keys to Victory”. Meanwhile, a young girl is going through a family emergency, and only Sally and Rotor can help in this situation in “A Special Occasion”.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #280
SONIC’S WORLD TOUR CONTINUES in, “Keys to Victory”:
Sonic, Tails and Chip head to the Efrikan settlement of Mazuri to find the next set of Gaia Keys—but they’ll have to go through the tough and menacing Axel, the Egg Boss of the Efrika Egg Army, to find them! While deep in the heart of the Gaia Temple, Chip finds something incredible—but you’ll just have to wait and see what it is! Then, in “A Special Occasion,” Sally and Rotor are one girl’s only hope in a family emergency! Featuring awesome cover art by jamming Jamal Peppers and an “Altered Beast” variant by the exquisite Erik Ly!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #280 CVR A Reg: Jamal Peppers, Terry Austin & Ben Hunzeker
Sonic the Hedgehog #280 CVR B Variant: Erik Ly
On Sale Date: 1/13
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Meanwhile, in Sonic Universe #83, the good doctor is facing opposition himself as wizarding twins Walter and Wendy Naugus have taken over his base and his Dark Gaia energy operations! He’d usually bring out a mech, but that alone is insufficient in such a situation. Instead, he’ll need to bring together all of his Egg Bosses to tackle the danger by force! And he’ll start doing just that in “Eggman’s Dozen”: part 1.

SONIC UNIVERSE #83
EGGMAN’S BASE is UNDER ATTACK in, “Eggman’s Dozen” Part One:
Dr. Eggman’s plans for controlling the shattered world were going perfectly—until now! The wizard warlords—the Naugus Twins—have taken over Eggman’s base and Dr. Eggman’s source of Dark Gaia energy! No mere robots will do for this mission—the doctor’s going to need ALL his Egg Bosses! Featuring cover art by Mr. Sonic comics himself, Tracy Yardley, and an “Evil Genius” variant by CG artist supreme, Rafa Knight!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #83 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #83 CVR B Variant: Rafa Knight
On Sale Date: 12/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

And finally, we have the latest in the Sonic Super Digest line, Sonic Super Digest #15! Along with the usual reprinting you’ve come to expect, this issue comes with a new Sonic Comic Origins story spotlighting Razor the Shark!

…Does that sound familiar to you? We’ve covered it before! Both the cover and the new Sonic Comic Origins story were originally to feature in Sonic Super Special Magazine #15, but that line has faced some hiccups lately, so at least now you’ll get to have at it!

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #15
Sonic Comic Origins continues this month with an ALL-NEW story featuring Razor the Shark! This never-before-seen tale showcases an EXCLUSIVE back-story to the underwater side of the new Sonic Comic universe with one of the most popular new characters to debut in the series! It’s a real splash this month in Sonic Super Digest! Plus, don’t miss all the classic fun and adventure you love in stories from the comics’ 20+ year history as Sonic and his friends embark on daring adventures, face evil villains and save the day one chili dog at a time! Race into the fun that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring super duper cover art from Tyson Hesse and story & art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms & Various
Cover: Tyson Hesse
On Sale Date: 1/13
128-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

As always, we’ll have more on these issues closer to release. See out the year with the ante pumping up!

Source: Comicbook.com