Sonic The Hedgehog, the world’s fastest hedgehog, is celebrating a half-decade of his IDW series this coming April with Sonic The Hedgehog™ #1 Fifth Anniversary Edition!
That’s right, all the speed of the world’s fastest hedgehog, five fantastic years of friendship, adventure, and chili dogs have flown by, is coming courtesy of IDW.
Sonic The Hedgehog™ #1 Fifth Anniversary Edition! will be an expanded reissue of the classic IDW first issues from the original creative team of writer Ian Flynn and artist Tracy Yardley reunite to craft an all-new bonus short story entitled “Familiar Territory.”
This special release will also include an exclusive look at how Sonic comics get made, an extensive cover gallery, and more!
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In a press release from IDW, writer Ian Flynn said about returning to the popular video game property:
“I’m truly fortunate to be part of this project. I’ve been involved with the Sonic series for over fifteen years now, and it’s still as exciting and inspiring as it’s ever been. The Sonic fandom gets that, and their passion and creativity is part of the reason that the brand is so much fun! I look forward to enjoying Sonic, and contributing to that joy, for a long time to come.”
Artist Tracy Yardley added:
“Ever since I first saw Sonic The Hedgehog in my local game store back in 1991, I’ve been a fan, and being part of the Sonic fan community and having the opportunity to bring his adventures to readers the world over has been a dream come true. Seeing the love and excitement that Sonic brings to gamers and readers inspires me to give it all I’ve got when bringing such a kinetic, iconic hero to the comic page. It was a great honor to create art for issue #1 five years ago, and I’m very happy to revisit that landmark by drawing the new short story for this special anniversary reissue. As long as Sonic keeps on running, I’ll keep on drawing!”
Speaking on behalf of IDW, Editor David Mariotte said:
“We’re so excited to bring the past and present together in this anniversary issue! Revisiting the story that started it all with so many of the amazing creators who kicked off our journey gives readers a chance to see not just where we came from, but where we’re going, too!”
Sonic The Hedgehog #1 Fifth Anniversary Edition will be available with multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, each one illustrated by a different artist instrumental in making IDW’s Sonic kickoff from five years ago an unequivocal success! T
These variants include:
- A special foldout Cover A by Tyson Hesse (featuring the connecting covers from issues #1-4)
- Cover B by interior artist Tracy Yardley
- Cover C by Matt Herms
- Cover D by Jennifer Hernandez, and three Retailer Incentive covers from Adam Bryce Thomas, Evan Stanley, and Jon Gray respectively.
Celebrate half a decade of Sonic The Hedgehog Comics at IDW Publishing this April with Sonic The Hedgehog™ #1 Fifth Anniversary Edition!