A Special Thanks To IDW Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC
If you recall from my previous posts from a couple of years ago, I was reviewing the Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Book series from IDW Publishing on my Patreon (that is still MIA), but we’re moving the Sonic Comic Reviews here instead. Starting with IDW’s new collected edition titled Sonic the Hedgehog: On The Go! Vol. One, which collects the first 12 issues from volumes 1-3 (Fallout, The Fate of Dr. Eggman, and Battle For Angel Island).
Sonic is on the move once again, reuniting with old friends along the way! In the aftermath of his latest battle with Doctor Eggman, rogue robots are on the loose, and new foes are on the rise. One of the biggest mysteries with the robots on the loose is, where is Eggman? Sonic and the others meet new friends, new foes in a new chapter in this iconic franchise!
This new collection titled ‘On the Go!’ follows a similar path to its predecessor by collecting the first twelve issues, but serves as more of a budget-friendly collected edition for both new and older Sonic fans. The stories are fast-paced like Sonic, but keep up at a pace for new readers that is accompanied by colorful, beautifully illustrated pages, brimming with creativity and energy.
The first twelve issues consist of various creators such as writer Ian Flynn, and artists such as Tracy Yardley, Evan Stanley, Adam Bryce Thomas, and Jennifer Hernandez. Several of these creators were formally part of the era of Archie Sonic, before the series was canceled. Their approach to the world of Sonic is always one to admire, especially Flynn’s script work in the first twelve issues of this series, even if it was an All-Ages setting. It is full of references from past games, including Sonic Heroes, by bringing back Neo Metal Sonic as a villain, even for a short story arc.
As mentioned previously, “On the Go!” It is filled with pages of beautifully illustrated scenes of Sonic‘s Universe, equipped with great humor and uniquely designed new characters such as Doctor Starline, Tangle the Lemur, and Whisper the Wolf. Each artist involved brings their own take on the Blue Hedgehog’s adventures and battles, while staying true to the source material. The collected edition is also packed with an impressive variant cover gallery, Character Refs, and more.
Sonic the Hedgehog: On the Go! Volume One goes on sale on September 30th, which will be available at your Local Comic Book Shop or e-retailer.
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