Ian Flynn

Join the Blue Blur for brand-new adventures as he and his friends race around the world to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman's robotic forces! The evil genius Dr. Eggman has been foiled--but the work of Sonic the Hedgehog isn't over yet! In the aftermath of the latest epic battle, rogue robots continue to attack small villages around the world. In order to succeed, Sonic will need the help of his friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, along with some new and surprising allies. This new collection from acclaimed writer Ian Flynn features the Blue Blur like you've never seen him before. Gotta go fast! Collects issues #1-4 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 1: Fallout!

Colton Ray

Fairly good so far, but these comics are mostly table-setting at this point. No more "freedom fighters," now we have "the resistance." There are only five original characters making their appearance so far: Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and surprisingly Blaze. And Eggman too, because duh. It seems this comic is going to adhere way more closely to the games, which could go either way. Sadly, I'm willing to bet that Sally and the others are gone for good. No Knothole or Mobius or Kingdom or Echidna family or Naugus or Ancient Walkers. I wonder if they'll bring back Sonic's parents and Uncle Chuck? The Chaotix will hopefully show up soon, but what about Nack the Weasel? 

Some people complained that there were too many unnecessary characters in the old Sonic universe, but I appreciated the wide-ranging world-building that went on for over two decades. I hope at least some of these great characters make an appearance with the new characters that they'll sprinkle in. 

The great thing is that they've got some of the old guard back with Ian Flynn and at least one other artist. What they need to do is show up to Pat Spaziante's doorstep with a wheelbarrow of money and convince him to come back into the Sonic fold. As it is, this is a promising start, and I can't wait to see what's next.

Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 1: Fallout!

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