A New Stage for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’: New Comics and Story Arcs on the Horizon

Get ready, Sonic fans, for a brand new adventure as IDW Publishing prepares to launch “The
Stage Is Set,” a new story arc kicking off with Sonic the Hedgehog #81 in September 2025. This
three-issue saga is designed as a perfect jumping-on point for both new and long-time readers,
promising fresh faces, hidden secrets, and a vibrant new locale. The story begins with Sonic
and Tails hot on the trail of the missing seventh Chaos Emerald, leading them to the dazzling
city of Sequin, which is in the midst of a grand carnival. However, they’re not the only ones after
the powerful gem; Shadow and Rouge are also in the hunt, setting the stage for high-speed
rivalries and unexpected twists.

Beyond the main Sonic the Hedgehog series, a recent significant release has been the “DC x
Sonic the Hedgehog” crossover miniseries, which launched its first issue in March 2025 and
saw its second issue released in April 2025. This unprecedented five-issue event brings
together the iconic worlds of Sonic and the Justice League. In this thrilling crossover, the
monstrous Darkseid crosses dimensions to invade Sonic’s world, seeking ultimate power. Sonic
and his friends, despite their experience with various threats, find themselves up against forces

potentially beyond their capabilities. Fortunately, the full might of the Justice League arrives to
assist, setting up a high-stakes adventure where heroes from both universes must unite to save
their respective worlds.