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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #242
“(W) Ian Flynn (A) Terry Austin & Various (CA) Tracy Yardley & Various

‘Olympic Trials.’ It’s a special event issue in honor of the Summer 2012 Olympic games! Sonic and his friends are preparing for the ultimate contest of sportsmanship, but Dr. Eggman plots from the shadows to take more than the gold! All this plus an exciting bonus story featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Team Fighters, and the prelude to a certain Rad Red return!”

SONIC UNIVERSE #45
“(W) Ian Flynn (A) Jim Amash & Various (CA) Stephen Downer & Various

‘Race for the Stars.’ It’s a special tie-in event as Sonic Universe showcases Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed! Racers from across the SEGA games have come together for the second annual All-Stars Gran Prix! But the nefarious Dr. Eggman has joined the roster and plans on not only conquering the race, but multiple worlds as well! It’s the first game crossover event in Sonic Universe history – and it’s only available in this special stand-alone issue!”

SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #5
“(W/A) Various (CA) Tracy Yardley & Various

The Sonic Super Special Magazine just got an extra dose of super! Because you demanded it, this special bonus issue of the first ever Sonic comic magazine in Archie history presents your favorite Sonic comic artwork as 24 pull-out pin-up posters! Also featuring tons of comics, news, features, never-before-seen artwork and a brand-new multicolor-foil enhanced cover by Sonic artist extraordinaire Tracy Yardley! Sonic super-fans will also be treated with part five of the Sonic Time Line, featuring more brand-new art from Tracy Yardley and Matt Herms!”

SONIC SUPER DIGEST #1
“(CA) Tracy Yardley
“(W) Ian Flynn (A/CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante

The adventure begins in this monumental first issue! For the first time in Sonic comic history, Sonic the Hedgehog’s adventures are now available in the popular magazine digest format, the best Sonic value ever! Where Sonic Super Special Magazine leaves off, this quarterly digest collection picks up with even more classic adventure from the Sonic comic library! Packed with non-stop action, comedy and adventure this digest features tons of heroes and villains from the Sonic The Hedgehog games and cartoons! Perfect for fans new and old, Sonic Super Digest collects tons of comic stories, coloring pages, bonus content, and features an all-new cover by Sonic artist supreme Tracy Yardley!”

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES TP VOL 19
“(W) Ian Flynn (A/CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante

Archie’s bestselling Sonic Archives series is back! Signaling a momentous change for the Sonic the Hedgehog comics, Sonic the Hedgehog Archives 19 features flashbacks, time-twisting plots, and the dreaded return of Sonic’s deadliest villain! And the changes don’t stop there – even Sonic himself is transformed in this thrilling new volume that transitions classic Sonic the Hedgehog with the current look of the modern Sega Sonic games! Sonic Archives Volume 19 collects issues #71-74 of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book.”

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG GENESIS TP Hardcover
“(W) Ian Flynn (A) Patrick Spaz Spaziante & Various (CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante

It’s the most talked-about story in Sonic the Hedgehog comic book history! Featuring an all-new beginning to the Sonic mythology, this highly anticipated reboot finds Sonic the Hedgehog investigating the disappearance of many woodland creatures and the sudden appearance of an army of badniks with a mysterious leader. Sonic makes new friends along the way as he leads the charge against the evil Dr. ‘Eggman’ Robotnik! For new fans or die-hard Sonic devotees, Sonic: Genesis is the quintessential Sonic comic story!”