Calling everyone, calling everyone, to battle stations immediately!
March’s comic covers and solicitations have been released, and Comics Alliance has the first look at the first entries into Spring…but everything’s starting to finish their arcs! Sonic the Hedgehog #283 sees our heroes with everything they need to save the world. They have the Chaos Emeralds, they have the Gaia Keys, and now they’re making a plan! They call our for allies to join them, but what is Cream’s pivotal role? Find out in “The Mission”. Meanwhile, Eggman has found Phage again, and on top of that, the spying Tails Doll has recovered some crucial intel! Can the Eggman bring Sonic’s plan crashing down? This is “Zero Hour”.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #283
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #283 CVR A Reg: Diana Skelly
Sonic the Hedgehog #283 CVR B Variant: Adam Bryce Thomas, Gary Martin & Gabriel Cassata
SONIC and the FREEDOM FIGHTERS are GO in “The Mission”: Sonic and Sally put out the call to the world! They have the Chaos Emeralds, they have the Gaia Keys, and now they have a plan! And the central hero to it all is… Cream?! Then, in “Zero Hour,” Dr. Eggman finally tracks down Phage! And when Tails Doll gives the mad doctor some crucial info, will Sonic’s plans for saving the world fall apart? Featuring cover art by the delightful Diana Skelly and a “GUARDIANS” variant cover by the amazing Adam Bryce Thomas!
On Sale Date: 4/13
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Sonic Universe #86 sees Eggman and his dirty dozen finally square off the Naugus twins, their lackeys from the Tails Skypatrol game, and one Crystal Sonic! Can everyone make it out of this scuffle in tact? And we’ll finally see who that elusive twelfth member of the good doctor’s team in “Eggman’s Dozen”; part 4.
SONIC UNIVERSE #86
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #86 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #86 CVR B Variant: Ryan Jampole
It’s the END for EGGMAN in “Eggman’s Dozen” Part Four: The final, frantic fracas is here! Dr. Eggman and his Egg Bosses square off against the Naugus Twins and the fearsome Crystal Sonic! Will everyone make it out of the battle alive? And who is the twelfth and final Egg Boss? All the action and answers are here! Featuring cover art by Mr. Sonic comics, Tracy Yardley and a “Baddie Bunch” variant by the radical Ryan Jampole!
On Sale Date: 3/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
And finally, if you’ve missed any stories in the past year, Sonic Super Digest #16 has got your back. Collecting a variety of old issues, this volume features new artwork specific to Sonic Boom.
SONIC SUPER DIGEST #16
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Rafa Knight
On Sale Date: 4/6
Get ready for fun & adventure—it’s Sonic Super Digest! Don’t miss all the excitement and action you love in stories from the Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe and Sonic Boom™ comic series! Sonic and his friends embark on daring adventures, face evil villains and save the day one chili dog at a time! Spin into the fun that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring awesome new cover art from CG artist supreme Rafa Knight and story & art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!
128-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
We will have more information on all of these issues closer to the time of their release. And if you’re wondering where the physical releases of Sonic Universe #82 and Sonic the Hedgehog #279 are, fear not! There are usually delays this time of year and they’re both slated for December 30th!
Source: Comics Alliance
