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Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW)
Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 3: Battle for Angel Island
A powerful new foe has set his sights on Angel Island, and Sonic and his friends must defend it at all costs!
When Neo Metal Sonic--an evil robot with Sonic's speed, Dr. Eggman's intellect, and an unbreakable mechanical body--conquers the island to grow his power even more, Sonic and his friends must team-up and take the fight to him. But even with the full power of the Resistance behind him, will Sonic be able to take down Neo Metal Sonic once and for all?
Collects Sonic the Hedgehog issues #9-12.
When Neo Metal Sonic--an evil robot with Sonic's speed, Dr. Eggman's intellect, and an unbreakable mechanical body--conquers the island to grow his power even more, Sonic and his friends must team-up and take the fight to him. But even with the full power of the Resistance behind him, will Sonic be able to take down Neo Metal Sonic once and for all?
Collects Sonic the Hedgehog issues #9-12.
96 pages, Paperback
First published July 23, 2019
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October 3, 2019
I'm old enough now that I'm getting the little aside-jokes that the kids are too young to catch.
I see you there, lyrics-from-2000's-era-Sonic-songs-pretending-to-be-dialogue. I see you.
I see you there, lyrics-from-2000's-era-Sonic-songs-pretending-to-be-dialogue. I see you.
December 14, 2022
this was a fun comic! i loved sonic’s character arc and the general progression of the story. i loved seeing sonic work together with the other characters to fight against neo metal sonic. i didn’t enjoy this book quite as much as i did the first two in the series, but overall it was still pretty entertaining
3/5 stars
3/5 stars
August 1, 2019
[This review covers the first year of Sonic The Hedgehog - volumes 1-3]
IDW's Sonic ongoing launches right off the back of the end of Sonic Forces; Eggman has been defeated, and the world is slowly being put to rights again by the Restoration. But of course, all is not as it appears as a new foe makes themselves known who looks mysteriously like Eggman himself.
It's been a long time since I've read Sonic's comic adventures. I used to read the UK Sonic The Comic for a while when I was younger, but this is my first foray into the US stuff, and it's...really good? It manages to straddle the line of being an all-ages book without pandering to younger readers, and it deals with some pretty heavy ideas at times. The second volume especially has some pretty dark moral quandries for Sonic and friends to navigate, but that's all balanced out nicely by Sonic's carefree attitude and the sheer fun of seeing him beat the crap out of bad guys.
All your favourite characters show up here eventually too; it feels a bit like an old Marvel comic where each issue has a new guest star, but they all bring something new to the story and feel relevant rather than just forced - the Chaotix help Sonic investigate Eggman, while Silver and Blaze have input from the future/alternate dimensions to add, for example, while Sonic and Shadow fighting each other never gets old. It all culminates in a big throwdown featuring everyone versus the true villain of the story with the fate of Angel Island and the Master Emerald in the balance, and I just love typing sentences like that.
The new additions to Sonic lore are great too - Tangle and Whisper fit nicely into the group without feeling derivative of any other hero, while Rough & Tumble and Doctor Starline flesh out the villain camp quite nicely. Starline especially is one to watch, I think.
The art goes through a few changes, but I'm pretty sure most of these artist are familiar with Sonic's world, as is writer Ian Flynn who I believe follows Sonic across from his previous rights owners, Archie Comics. The art is always bright and colourful, but the subtle differences between artists gives each issue its own unique feeling without being too tonally dissonant.
I'm glad I dove into Sonic's world once again; there's something comforting about this series, and yet it doesn't shy away from building and building as it goes. Now all I need is to get City Escape out of my head and we'll be good.
IDW's Sonic ongoing launches right off the back of the end of Sonic Forces; Eggman has been defeated, and the world is slowly being put to rights again by the Restoration. But of course, all is not as it appears as a new foe makes themselves known who looks mysteriously like Eggman himself.
It's been a long time since I've read Sonic's comic adventures. I used to read the UK Sonic The Comic for a while when I was younger, but this is my first foray into the US stuff, and it's...really good? It manages to straddle the line of being an all-ages book without pandering to younger readers, and it deals with some pretty heavy ideas at times. The second volume especially has some pretty dark moral quandries for Sonic and friends to navigate, but that's all balanced out nicely by Sonic's carefree attitude and the sheer fun of seeing him beat the crap out of bad guys.
All your favourite characters show up here eventually too; it feels a bit like an old Marvel comic where each issue has a new guest star, but they all bring something new to the story and feel relevant rather than just forced - the Chaotix help Sonic investigate Eggman, while Silver and Blaze have input from the future/alternate dimensions to add, for example, while Sonic and Shadow fighting each other never gets old. It all culminates in a big throwdown featuring everyone versus the true villain of the story with the fate of Angel Island and the Master Emerald in the balance, and I just love typing sentences like that.
The new additions to Sonic lore are great too - Tangle and Whisper fit nicely into the group without feeling derivative of any other hero, while Rough & Tumble and Doctor Starline flesh out the villain camp quite nicely. Starline especially is one to watch, I think.
The art goes through a few changes, but I'm pretty sure most of these artist are familiar with Sonic's world, as is writer Ian Flynn who I believe follows Sonic across from his previous rights owners, Archie Comics. The art is always bright and colourful, but the subtle differences between artists gives each issue its own unique feeling without being too tonally dissonant.
I'm glad I dove into Sonic's world once again; there's something comforting about this series, and yet it doesn't shy away from building and building as it goes. Now all I need is to get City Escape out of my head and we'll be good.
March 3, 2021
The artwork and pacing of this book actually had me burning through it at sonic speeds. I really liked the spin and twists the plot had, with the ultimate reveal of the characters who are pulling the strings from behind the scenes making the long term narrative more appealing.
Sonic and his friends litearly all have to pull together to take down Neo Metal Sonic who poses more of an ideological threat than a disastrous one. Cus like the power of friendship actually works to bring down what I thought could be a longer lasting villain arc. I really hope they do something more with NMS cus he was a cool villain idea. Misguided and lost, trying to recreate what his boss once wanted but failing in that he had no goals of his own to accomplish.
Sonic and his friends litearly all have to pull together to take down Neo Metal Sonic who poses more of an ideological threat than a disastrous one. Cus like the power of friendship actually works to bring down what I thought could be a longer lasting villain arc. I really hope they do something more with NMS cus he was a cool villain idea. Misguided and lost, trying to recreate what his boss once wanted but failing in that he had no goals of his own to accomplish.
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April 1, 2022This is a great conclusion to the first arc, as a fan of SMBZ And Mecha Sonic SUPER Neo Metal Sonic is an amazing callback, and BURNING Blaze from the Rush games are here as well?! even better! The action is great, the art is beautiful, the callbacks to what i'm made of from heroes is awesome, and its overall a great book! The only problems are
1. Metal Sonic finds Mr Tinker too easily as basic metal sonic when he could've found him easily as Neo Metal
2. Sonic is too compassionate. He lets metal sonic go when he really just.. shouldn't. It is in line though and it does come to bit him in the ass later.
9/10, a great book
1. Metal Sonic finds Mr Tinker too easily as basic metal sonic when he could've found him easily as Neo Metal
2. Sonic is too compassionate. He lets metal sonic go when he really just.. shouldn't. It is in line though and it does come to bit him in the ass later.
9/10, a great book
December 22, 2019
It feels like there's not quite enough content in these volumes.
May 10, 2020
Still a fun read, I like the new characters introduced, and the art is great!! I do miss the archie series a lot, but these new characters are a great addition. These have a really fast pace and I feel like there's not a lot of proper build up for the villains yet.
June 18, 2020
Volume 3 of the new IDW Sonic series, so collecting 4 issues.
Plot: Having conquered Angel Island and seized the Master Emerald, Neo-Metal Sonic waits for the heroes. All the characters we've met so far as assembled to take back the island, although none is more ready to go than its Guardian, Knuckles. Meanwhile, a new villain using a new magical gem attempts to revive Dr. Robotnik's memory.
Issue-by-Issue Plot:
My Thoughts: A satisfying conclusion to the first year of the new series... I guess I'll have to stop calling it "new." I can happily suggest this series to anyone.
But, Archie fans, I'm still calling them the "Freedom Fighters," though. And while I really enjoyed that gang (Sally, Bunny, Antoine, etc.), I feel like this slimmed-down cast still works. There were already a lot of characters, just from the games, so it doesn't feel too much like they're missing. And maybe they're not, just living somewhere off-panel. I can dream, can't I?
Plot: Having conquered Angel Island and seized the Master Emerald, Neo-Metal Sonic waits for the heroes. All the characters we've met so far as assembled to take back the island, although none is more ready to go than its Guardian, Knuckles. Meanwhile, a new villain using a new magical gem attempts to revive Dr. Robotnik's memory.
Issue-by-Issue Plot:
My Thoughts: A satisfying conclusion to the first year of the new series... I guess I'll have to stop calling it "new." I can happily suggest this series to anyone.
But, Archie fans, I'm still calling them the "Freedom Fighters," though. And while I really enjoyed that gang (Sally, Bunny, Antoine, etc.), I feel like this slimmed-down cast still works. There were already a lot of characters, just from the games, so it doesn't feel too much like they're missing. And maybe they're not, just living somewhere off-panel. I can dream, can't I?
June 8, 2020
Nice! Feels like a mashup of Sonic Heroes (one of my favorite Sonic games btw!) and Sonic Forces. I’m not too familiar with the new characters Whisper and Tangle, but they seem cool, moreso Whisper with her power/connection with(?) the wisps. Not sure how I feel about another magical gem besides the Chaos and Sol emeralds. I don’t want it to become like Pokemon where the legendaries lost their uniqueness.
Also, I thought the artwork was sleek and colorful. Super looked fabulous with that golden sheen. I like the few derpy moments too.
Also, I thought the artwork was sleek and colorful. Super looked fabulous with that golden sheen. I like the few derpy moments too.
July 25, 2019
A blockbuster that's a tad short on dialogue, but a fun read nonetheless! There's way more focus on action in this volume. The raid on Angel Island itself is a little simplistic, but the addition of Burning Blaze and Neo Metal Sonic going all out against the resistance is fun to watch and answers some fun power-scaling questions the fanbase has had for years. A fun bombastic read that absolutely gets a recommendation from me.
April 15, 2022
NO NO NO NO STUPID GAY DUCK RUINS EVERYTHING
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May 12, 2021
As always, reading these volumes has been a breeze due to nostalgia and pure love for these characters. I genuinely adore their dynamics together as one big team!
“Man, I hope we’re getting hazard pay for this...”
I’m still incredibly invested in following this storyline and enjoying every minute of it. The underlying mystery of Eggman is slowly unraveling and it’s satisfying!
I really love Whisper and how everyone on the team is so respectful and understanding of her desire for distance. Sonic respects her boundaries and it’s just great to see! A good way for younger readers to learn how people my be “weird” and different from you, but that doesn’t make them bad in any way. Could be a great teaching moment about boundaries if reading with kiddos!
The art in this series has also just been fantastic! I love the slight variations from artist to artist and it was worth reading just for that frame of Knuckles getting the Master Emerald back. I don’t want to put it here but when you see it, you’ll know. It made me laugh for five minutes. Genuinely.
This truly is full of the humor I missed having, from the art to the banter to the plot. I’m biased, but I truly do highly recommend this series. For old and new fans alike.
“Man, I hope we’re getting hazard pay for this...”
I’m still incredibly invested in following this storyline and enjoying every minute of it. The underlying mystery of Eggman is slowly unraveling and it’s satisfying!
I really love Whisper and how everyone on the team is so respectful and understanding of her desire for distance. Sonic respects her boundaries and it’s just great to see! A good way for younger readers to learn how people my be “weird” and different from you, but that doesn’t make them bad in any way. Could be a great teaching moment about boundaries if reading with kiddos!
The art in this series has also just been fantastic! I love the slight variations from artist to artist and it was worth reading just for that frame of Knuckles getting the Master Emerald back. I don’t want to put it here but when you see it, you’ll know. It made me laugh for five minutes. Genuinely.
This truly is full of the humor I missed having, from the art to the banter to the plot. I’m biased, but I truly do highly recommend this series. For old and new fans alike.
March 27, 2024
As I read the issues online, I'm not sure if the actual book has all the issue covers but they were a work of ART (favorites being #9 & #12). The action scenes were great and the poses were dynamic. I loved all of the cool action shots and then just cutting to Knuckles thunk-thunking away at the Master Emerald. And when he got it free I loved his expressions. Super-Neo-Metal-Sonic as a villain just felt...idk, a little lackluster? The stakes were there but I didn't really feel them.
I miss Mr. Tinker but am excited to have Eggman back. The flashbacks to him fixing up Metal Sonic were super cute (the head pats!) and gave off father-son vibes. But how did Metal Sonic know exactly where to go to find Eggman when he couldn't before? Dr. Starline being an Eggman fanboy created a cute dynamic too.
I miss Mr. Tinker but am excited to have Eggman back. The flashbacks to him fixing up Metal Sonic were super cute (the head pats!) and gave off father-son vibes. But how did Metal Sonic know exactly where to go to find Eggman when he couldn't before? Dr. Starline being an Eggman fanboy created a cute dynamic too.
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August 1, 2022
These 4 issues have one of the greatest built-up battles in Sonic comic history. (Not counting Sonic: Endgame from the Archie run, which is my personal favorite) The conflict felt a little early, but I think that it works for the way it was set up. Super Neo Metal Sonic gets introduced in issue 9 and my gosh, it is the best fight in this entire collection. Shadow was portrayed a bit too edgy and aggressive here, but I overall liked his character. Overall a really good collection and I need to start reading about the Metal Virus Saga soon.
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April 1, 2023
A little upset that they reverted back to the status quo with Eggman so soon as it feels like it was some wasted potential as their was a lot of potential their and the new villain they introduced could have been interesting to them on their own. But the battle with Metal Sonic was well done and I liked it a lot. It was action packed and some cool twist and turns. It is kind of weird that they used the Sonic Heroes design but still a pretty cool fight.
April 24, 2021
short series review: The 2017 IGN reboot reunites the Archie Comics team of artists and writers, breathing much-needed new life into the Sonic franchise after the events of the Sonic Forces video game. Some new elements and characters were hit or miss, but overall, it's a joy to see the gang back together. Series review to come!
★★★★ ½ | 4.25 stars | SRTC
★★★★ ½ | 4.25 stars | SRTC
June 20, 2022
I have to say, these really brought me back. Mild spoiler, but the two pages of Metal Sonic's transformation into the giant-dragon-final-boss-version made me an eight-year-old kid playing the Sonic Heroes cutscene over and over again because I thought it was so cool.
May 16, 2021
Listen, this is a GOOD sonic arc, you hear. 10/10, the best one I’ve read so far from the IDW series (I’ve only read two volumes up until this point tho so)
June 30, 2021
Vibrant colors and a multitude of characters, I only wish I better understood the lore of Angel Island.
February 10, 2022
FUCK YEAH SONIC
February 24, 2022
OK, tahle série je prostě komiks čistě pro Sonic fanz. Přál bych si propracovanější děj i finále, ale užívám si to. Ian Flynn má nahráno a ví, co dělá.
February 25, 2022
the series is getting better, as the story finally takes off for a cool conclusion to the neo metal sonic saga, and the art is as good as ever
April 20, 2022
Neo Sonic evolves like a Pokemon and takes over Angel Island.
October 20, 2022
best metal sonic appearance in recent years!!!
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February 15, 2024It's so much fun listening to my littles put together the pieces of the various comics and get nervous/excited for what comes next.
April 3, 2024
An amazing read that continues the series in the perfect way. Definitely one of my favorite in the series. I would recommend to Sonic fans and generally any comic book lover.
May 4, 2024
They really went so hard on these Sonic comics and I'm so here for it.
August 26, 2020
This volume of Sonic the Hedgehog was very exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed it. ~ Lizzie :)
October 28, 2019
Great book with a good story and ending
Really good with a great story. If you read the comics that lead on to this it makes a lot of sense of what's going on. Some new characters who are fantastic. My favourite new character is tangle the lemur. Ending is quite funny.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀. Fantastic book and I recommend it for you.
Really good with a great story. If you read the comics that lead on to this it makes a lot of sense of what's going on. Some new characters who are fantastic. My favourite new character is tangle the lemur. Ending is quite funny.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀. Fantastic book and I recommend it for you.
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