Sonic the Hedgehog: The Best Comic Covers

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• Sonic comics feature iconic battles, gruesome visuals, and cool character interactions on their covers.

• Sonic and Shadow face off against the Metal Sonics in issue 159, showcasing unique artwork and excitement.

• IDW issue 68 depicts a rare peaceful moment between Sonic and Tails, highlighting their different personalities.

The Sonic the Hedgehog The comics took on a life of their own as a personal friend throughout the rest of the series. Not only did these side-stories feature new characters, but they also featured many interesting battles and events, and if fans wanted a glimpse of what was on offer, they could usually get a good idea straight from the cover.

With literally hundreds of issues released across a handful of different publishers, that means there are plenty of beautifully designed cover pages to admire. However among the whole lot, there are a few selections that have become particularly memorable for their style and beauty along with the amount of creativity involved in the design.

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Sonic The Hedgehog Issue 159

Sonic and Shadow fend off an army of Metal Sonics in this intense image

• Release date: February 2006

Seeing Sonic and Shadow share the front cover spotlight is always going to be a treat, but watching them battle a literal horde of Mecha Sonics makes for an even better snapshot of the two arch rivals. Issue 159 will be one of Shadow's first appearances on a comic cover, and with his red and black color palette providing a nice contrast to Sonic's bright blue, it's the Metal Sonic army that really steals the show here.

There's something so terrifying about seeing countless mindless robots with razor-sharp claws climbing over each other to get within reach of their real-life counterparts, looking like the front cover of some sort of zombie horror movie. It's an incredibly creative front page that plays on Metal Sonic's awesomeness, with the on-off alliance shared between Sonic and Shadow.

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Sonic The Hedgehog IDW Issue 64

A hilarious reference that oddly feeds into Silver's character

• Release date: September 2023

Believe it or not, this Sonic The cover is a direct reference to the iconic “Charlie Conspiracy” meme that originally came out of the hit TV series, Always sunny Philadelphia. While this already makes this portrayal of Silver pretty funny, it's also oddly tied to his character, as he can travel through time and always map out how things will turn out by affecting elements of the past and present. is trying to do.

If readers look closely, they will also be able to spot some of the main characters on the pages, including Sonic and Tails, and even an imitation of the Octopus, a recurring villain in the comics. How Sega managed to get away with this remains a mystery, but it does result in one of the funnest covers to date, which is also full of easter eggs to discover.

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Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 175

This issue took a dark angle with its cover, which makes it incredibly effective

Talk about a tonal shift, issue 75 went with its gruesome aesthetic for the cover, which depicts a menacing-looking Eggman holding a defeated Sonic wrapped in chains. It's a rare sight to see Sonic completely humiliated by his arch nemesis, but with Sonic staring down at the ground and Eggman's eyes lighting up like Christmas lights, it manages to be extremely effective.

It's one of those covers that begs the reader to dive in and learn more about what happens, and that's a testament to how effective it is. The Sonic The franchise has dabbled in darker tones in a few games, but it feels like the Archie Comics designers went as far as they could for this one, without it being too creepy or creepy.

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Sonic The Hedgehog Issue 134

Only Sonic could make a breakup this beautiful

Sally Acorn is a very popular character in the comics who eventually develops a romantic relationship with Sonic, though as this epic cover shows, that relationship isn't easy to maintain. On this particular cover, Sally, who is drawn with an incredible level of detail, can be seen walking as a giant Sonic stares back at her as she leaves, and considering the look on her face, it almost presents her as some kind of villain. .

The context of this illustration is that Sonic and Sally decide to split up when the former refuses to stop chasing Eggman. After Sally asks Sonic if he cares more about beating Eggman than his partner, only for him to fail to answer, it results in an emotional moment that is perfectly conveyed through this heartfelt image. Although Sonic and Sally's breakup would be divisive among the fanbase, the cover itself still remains a real stand-out.

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Sonic Super Special Issue 6

This cover harkens back to the effortlessly cool aesthetic of late 90s Sonic

Undoubtedly one of the most creative and experimental covers Sonic Comics can be seen ahead of Super Special Issue 6 which can only be described as a futuristic mix-and-match of the characters. The glossy aesthetic of the entire image combined with the sheer number of characters depicted, including the grotesquely realistic and mature Eggman, help this cover stand out from its counterparts.

Another reason this cover is such a highlight is how heavily it leans on classic late 90s Sonic The aesthetic, especially with Blue Blur's design, which sees him sporting giant eyes and a much smaller frame than his 3D rendition, adds a real retro feel to the whole illustration.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary – One Shot

The gang is all here, and a pretty familiar run across the stage

IDW Comics decided to go all out when creating a cover to celebrate Sonic's 30th anniversary, making sure it's as colorful and vibrant as possible to emphasize the joyous tone of the series. Sonic obviously takes center stage for this cover, with Knuckles, Tails and Amy all seen following him closely as they enter what appears to be a giant casino.

Casino stages have appeared Sonic The games originally debuted as the second entry in the series, and has therefore become synonymous with the franchise as a whole, so its inclusion as a backdrop will appeal to fans who have stuck with the series for many years. Acceptance is a smart way to go.

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Sonic the Hedgehog IDW Issue 6

There is much to admire in this epic cover that has an interesting mix of characters.

Sonic and Shadow's intense rivalry plays a big role in many games, esp Sonic Adventure 2That's where it first started, so it makes sense that there will eventually be a cover that shows the two going head to head. While the modern sixth digit cover Sonic the Hedgehog The comic puts this on full display, featuring Team Chaotics, Rouge the Bat with a mysterious smile on his face, and even Eggman, who watches the two hedgehogs fight gleefully in the background.

There's no doubt that this is an action-packed cover that's honestly hard to look away from, but while it may only feature Sonic and Shadow, the decision to add additional characters along with Eggman's terrifying portrayal gives this particular page something to earn. Bonus points.

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Sonic The Hedgehog IDW Issue 68

A rare moment of serenity that subtly demonstrates the contrast between Sound and his best bud

• Release date: January 2024

It's amazing how much readers can learn about these two great buds from just a single image. This cover already gets off to a great start with its dimly lit setting, which almost looks like a resting place straight out of a fantasy RPG. While Sonic can be seen snoozing, Tails has a surprised look on his face as he reaches out to grab the little green butterflies that are swirling around him.

This immediately explains the main differences between the two, how Sonic always acts calm and cool, while Tails is more naive but full of curiosity. It's also nice to see the two of them relaxing in a calm and peaceful environment, which is a rare sight since they're usually on the lookout for Eggman.