First Look: Sonic #199 and Sonic Universe #3

Countdown to Sonic #200 Continues

Archie Comics has released the first information on April and May’s Sonic comic offerings.  This year will mark the two hundredth issue in the main franchise, and while the first issue of the new Sonic Universe isn’t even hitting newsstands until next month, there’s some information on the third installment in the series.

We have the cover of #199 as well as some art from Sonic Universe #3 below.  Be sure to take a look at the descriptions as well.  And a quick reminder–I’ll be heading to New York City in a couple of weeks for the New York Comic Con, where Archie will have a booth.  I’ll report starting Saturday night, February 7th.

SONIC UNIVERSE #3
THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!
“Old Soldiers”: Shadow is sent into the remote mountains to find E-102 Gamma. At the same time, Dr. Robotnik launches the over-powered E-123 Omega to hunt down and destroy the rogue robot! It’s a race against time to see if Shadow can save Gamma and offer him asylum – if Gamma even wants to be saved! It’s the latest installment of this exciting new series presenting unifying continuity while spotlighting the many characters from Sonic’s various video games and animated series.
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley.
Shipping Date: April 22nd, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 29th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 12th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #199
“Knocking on Eggman’s Door”: Sonic leads the combined might of the Freedom Fighters and the Chaotix in a final push against Dr. Robotnik and his Eggman Empire! In this climactic battle old friendships and rivalries are revisited, family confronts family, and a treacherous plot is revealed that you won’t believe! You simply cannot afford to miss this pulse-pounding lead-in to the mega-milestone SONIC #200!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: April 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: April 21st, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US