CLIFFHANGER THRILLS AND CHILLS AWAIT SONIC FANS THIS SPRING!

Since making his comic book debut in 1993, Sonic the Hedgehog has appeared in countless adventures that have left his fans hanging on the edge of their seats. One of the hallmarks of Sonic comic stories are the multi-part tales that are filled not only with action and adventure, but intrigue and character development as well. This Spring, fans will be treated to several multi-part epics in the pages of both SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC X that will leave them reeling as Sonic and his friends do all they can to escape almost-certain doom! All issues feature senses-shattering covers by fan-favorite Spaz, and as a special bonus, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG issues #162, 163, and 164 feature a special triptych cover – collect all three for one complete mega-image!

SONIC X #8 , ships 4/19. 32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US. “Wicked Sweet Shuttle Shenanigans Part 1”: A rousing adventure that takes Sonic and friends off to far away lands! The World’s Fair in Paris sees the unveiling of the new Thorndyke Industries space shuttle, and you don’t think a little detail like that would escape the eye of Eggman, do you? Agent Topaz and Rouge are on the case, but when it’s revealed that Emerl has been following them, will this mean disaster? Look out for Big the Cat and Froggy to finally make a big noise in the Sonic X comic as everything goes wild at the World’s Fair! It’s more mystery, action and intrigue based on the hit cartoon series! SCRIPT: Joe Edkin. ART: Tim Smith (pencils) and Al Milgrom (inks).

SONIC X #9 , ships 5/17. 32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US. “Wicked Sweet Shuttle Shenanigans Part 2”: Turning things up a few notches from the previous issue, Eggman ups the ante in his quest to pilfer the Thorndyke space shuttle by unleashing a gigantic spider robot at the World’s Fair! Emerl continues to lurk in the background, begging the question, is Emerl friend of foe? An all-out battle ensues as Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Rogue, Big the Cat and more give it their all to save the city! It’s action and intrigue in the hit “Sonix X” animated series style! SCRIPT: Joe Edkin. ART: Tim Smith (pencils) and Al Milgrom (inks).

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #162 , ships 5/3. 32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US. “Darkest Storm Part 1 of 3”: The first of three stories that will rock the world of Sonic to its core! Many of Sonic’s worst enemies have been clawing their way out of the rogues gallery lately. Now, not one but two of the biggest villains in Sonic history, Mammoth Mogul and Ixis Naugus return to make Sonic and the Freedom Fighters’ livesmiserable! And the one to blame for all this is the mysterious nemesis known only as “Anonymous”.  Will the secret of Anonymous finally be revealed? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.  ART: James Fry.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #163 , ships 5/31. 32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US. “Darkest Storm Part 2 of 3”: The action-packed, multi-issue epic warps into overdrive! Sonic not only squares off against some of his deadliest foes, the Magical Ixis Naugus and the Immortal Mammoth Mogul, but must also deal with an army of spider ninjas and the newest threat, The Destructix! Can even the combined strength of Sonic, the Freedom Fighters, Knuckles and the Chaotix be enough to save the day? And can another showdown with the ultimate evil, Dr. Robotnik be far away? SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.  ART: James Fry.