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Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW)
Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate the Blue Blur's way-past-cool 30th birthday! This swank deluxe hardcover sends Sonic on electrifying all-new adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan ( The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers ( The Adventure Zone ) and series writer Ian Flynn!
Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It's a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn , with art by Aaron Hammerstrom .
Plus bonus stories!
All this, as well as a ton of exclusive extras celebrating the Fastest Thing a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a special introduction, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!
This special anniversary collection is the perfect piece of pop culture memorabilia for all Sonic fans!
Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It's a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn , with art by Aaron Hammerstrom .
Plus bonus stories!
All this, as well as a ton of exclusive extras celebrating the Fastest Thing a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a special introduction, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!
This special anniversary collection is the perfect piece of pop culture memorabilia for all Sonic fans!
112 pages, Hardcover
Published November 9, 2021
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November 4, 2023
I need more stories about Sonic driving a car
January 14, 2025
very cute! its neat checking in on the state of modern sonic comics where all the artists kind of understand that sonic cd era is best sonic. Total paradigm shift from when I was reading the archie stuff back in 3rd grade. The final one about amy making comics is the standout for sure.
October 8, 2023
A fantastic book! I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the attention to detail. It's the best book I've read thus far.
August 15, 2024
Such an infectious comic for any sonic fan, oozes charm in IDWs first foray with Classic Sonic! All the stories were great, but special shoutout to Amy’s dedicated story about her comic, so cute !
December 22, 2021
Iz funny. 10/10.
December 7, 2022
This book was received as an ARC from IDW Publishing through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
Sonic has been in my life since I was a little girl and my brother played the game for many hours and I never understood why. After reading this book, I now know why this game was so addicting and special. The author collaboration was so brilliant to exemplification of the 30th anniversary of the game turning into this huge phenomenal franchise that is blowing up in front of our eyes. The illustrations were a joy to look at making this book more of an exciting read. It was like playing the video game in its original nostalgia
The classic game reimagined. This book deserves 5 stars.
Sonic has been in my life since I was a little girl and my brother played the game for many hours and I never understood why. After reading this book, I now know why this game was so addicting and special. The author collaboration was so brilliant to exemplification of the 30th anniversary of the game turning into this huge phenomenal franchise that is blowing up in front of our eyes. The illustrations were a joy to look at making this book more of an exciting read. It was like playing the video game in its original nostalgia
The classic game reimagined. This book deserves 5 stars.
April 27, 2022
Recopilación de 4 historias autoconclusivas:
-Las estaciones del caos
-Sonic aprende a conducir
-El cumpleaños del Dr. Eggman
-El hobby nuevo de Amy
Super coloridas y dinámicas, con un montón de personajes. Una edición muy completa y divertida.
-Las estaciones del caos
-Sonic aprende a conducir
-El cumpleaños del Dr. Eggman
-El hobby nuevo de Amy
Super coloridas y dinámicas, con un montón de personajes. Una edición muy completa y divertida.
April 12, 2024
First sonic comic in a while.
This is the first comic I read in a long time. Took a break. It was a nice fun read. Kinda of reminded of a Saturday morning cartoon episode that was just fun episodes.
This is the first comic I read in a long time. Took a break. It was a nice fun read. Kinda of reminded of a Saturday morning cartoon episode that was just fun episodes.
August 16, 2023
Really entertaining stories, especially the main one that took about half the book, though the shorter, more comedic stories that followed were great too. Sonic Learns to Drive honestly might be one of my favourite things in the entire series.
It's got a really cute artstyle that differs slightly in each story and works really well particularly for the one centered around Amy and her new hobby
Honestly one of the most joyous things from this franchise that I couldn't help but smile throughout
It's got a really cute artstyle that differs slightly in each story and works really well particularly for the one centered around Amy and her new hobby
Honestly one of the most joyous things from this franchise that I couldn't help but smile throughout
August 25, 2023
THIS WAS ADORABLE. Everything I love about Sonic Mania adventures all wrapped up into a nice little comic book. I really loved seeing Mighty, Ray, Amy, Fang, Bean, and Bark, especially Mighty. It was just nice to see the crew go on a little adventure to collect the chaos emeralds.
Also the short stories at the end, Sonic learns to drive, Eggman's Birthday, and Amy's New Hobby were really fun. It knows what it wants to be, a short story with little to no fluff and I really appreciate that.
Also the short stories at the end, Sonic learns to drive, Eggman's Birthday, and Amy's New Hobby were really fun. It knows what it wants to be, a short story with little to no fluff and I really appreciate that.
January 15, 2026
Rory’s review: 5 stars
I like that all of the sonic characters are there. You get to see all their personalities. My favorite issue is “Amy’s new Hobby” because Amy is my favorite character.
My review: 3 stars
I thought the issues picked for the 30th Anniversary were a little strange. I think it could have been longer. I liked the issue where Sonic learns to drive but think it was a weird choice.
I like that all of the sonic characters are there. You get to see all their personalities. My favorite issue is “Amy’s new Hobby” because Amy is my favorite character.
My review: 3 stars
I thought the issues picked for the 30th Anniversary were a little strange. I think it could have been longer. I liked the issue where Sonic learns to drive but think it was a weird choice.
April 18, 2024
Amazing
It is sonic enough said
Don't mind this.part I'm trying to get the word count? What did your friend did is bad if you're right to have someone in my trampoline to
It is sonic enough said
Don't mind this.part I'm trying to get the word count? What did your friend did is bad if you're right to have someone in my trampoline to
January 28, 2025
Huge fan of the Classic Sonic stories. A ton of fun and “Eggman’s Birthday” was especially cute. Kinda funny how much Classic Eggman contrasts Modern Eggman with how much more evil he is in the mainline books.
January 30, 2022
this was cute :)
April 29, 2022
Funny and cute love this book
June 13, 2022
I own a copy and I love it. My only complaint is that it's too short and the way the stories are separated is odd, I wish they all got their own cover pages.
July 6, 2022
Better than the origins Game
I really love this one! It's recovering from the heavy blow sonic origins did. Fans were not happy about that, but this comic delivered! Thank you.
I really love this one! It's recovering from the heavy blow sonic origins did. Fans were not happy about that, but this comic delivered! Thank you.
April 23, 2023
Fun as always! Love classic Sonic comics, and it was nice to have a complete story after Overdrive rip. I'm manifesting this as an animated 😤
June 8, 2023
Fun collection of comics written for a great anniversary!
December 15, 2023
ITS WORTH IT
It was worth buying. They did a great job with this book. I recommend it. It has so much detail.
It was worth buying. They did a great job with this book. I recommend it. It has so much detail.
June 25, 2025
Incredible comics for Sonic and his friends in their classic art style. I absolutely ADORE Classic Amy; I'm so glad she gets to shine in this book.
May 10, 2022
Very cute and fun for all ages!! Loved every panel with Amy Rose she was the best character in the whole book and was overall such a joy to see in each panel. Overall amazing book with stunning art work and Amy and Tails / Amy and Bark friendship moments I didnt know I needed.
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November 23, 2021
Best classic sonic comic ever!!
This comic brings everything that made the classic sonic games good in comic form. I would recommend this to all classic sonic and modern sonic fans this is the best sonic comic ever!
This comic brings everything that made the classic sonic games good in comic form. I would recommend this to all classic sonic and modern sonic fans this is the best sonic comic ever!
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