New Releases by Ian Flynn

The crossover event of 2013 continues here! There are strange things afoot as Mega Man''s world is menaced by a super-fast, blue attacker. Sonic''s world is being stalked by a blue-armored figure with a cannon for an arm. Could these mysterious villains be Sonic and Mega Man? Or are they some kind of sinister copies? Mistaken identities and explosions galore in this explosive second part to the historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover! Continues in this month''s Sonic the Hedgehog #248!"

"Remember the Fallen" The Freedom Fighters are torn apart in the fallout from last issue. Sonic and his friends must deal with the loss in their own way, and it will change the team forever. When Silver the Hedgehog arrives looking for "the traitor," will the weary Sonic give him a chance to speak?

"Heroes," Part Two. Dr. Eggman lays siege to New Mobotropolis once again, but this time with no Sonic around! It''s up to the brand new Team Freedom to prove their mettle against Dr. Eggman''s Metal Series! Plus – what evil lays in wait, and just what in the world is "Operation: Deadly Cuddles?!”

Celebrate 250 issues of the longest-running video game based comic series, Sonic the Hedgehog, with "When Worlds Collide" Part Nine of Twelve! The final act of the crossover mega-event starts here as Sonic and Mega Man stand united against the Wily Egg – and backing them up are all their heroic friends. Standing against them are the Robot Masters—all of them! Let the battle begin! At over 40 pages, this double-sized issue features a special, digitally remastered re-presentation of the first Sonic the Hedgehog issue!

"Chaos Angel": The thrilling conclusion to "Enerjak: Reborn!" The world has been ravaged by Enerjak, and now it''s up to Super Sonic to stop his onslaught! But when even Super Sonic isn''t enough, who will make the ultimate sacrifice to stop Enerjak and save Knuckles? The exciting answer lies within!

"Forged in Fire." Celebrate 50 issues of Sonic Universe and 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog comics with this double-sized anniversary spectacular! Metal Sonic has been one of Dr. Eggman''s deadliest creations. But what happens when the fastest robot around has to track down itself? It''s a clash of metallic titans as Metal Sonic is sent to take down his original model - now known as the Secret Freedom Fighter Shard! All this plus a special bonus presentation of the very first race between Sonic and Metal Sonic! Featuring a brand-new, bone-chilling cover from Sonic artist supreme Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!

"The Trial of Geoffrey St. John" Fresh from the epic "Babylon Rising" arc in Sonic Universe, Sonic and Tails investigate the fate of their enemies before hurrying home for the trial of their former ally, Geoffrey St. John. How did this international man of mystery become an Ixis...

In this grand finale to the "Journey to the East" story arc, Sonic must confront the traitor to the Chaotix - Espio! But Sonic isn''t the only one in a face-off: Monkey Khan comes up against the enigmatic Bride of the Shinobi Clan, and a long-held secret is revealed! History unfolds, hidden traps are around every corner, and the fate of the world hinges on this final mission! Don''t miss this thrilling conclusion!

"Unsung Heroes," Part Three. It''s a race against time as Silver''s squad must recover in time to rescue Elias and his squad! With Ixis Naugus''s master plan nearing completion, will the Secret Freedom Fighters be able to stop him in time?

"In Service to the King," Part Two. Danger abounds in this pulse-pounding issue! Sonic is lost in a void with no chance of escape! One of his friends is about to make a terrible mistake! An old villain is poised to return, and a Chaos Emerald hangs in the balance! Then, discover the final fate of the villainess Lien-Da in "From the Inside Out."

"Journey into the East," Part One. After a fierce battle with the Spider Ninjas, Sonic rescues Sally, Tails, and Monkey Khan from the Gossamer Clan Cave in which they''ve been imprisoned. Things get introspective as Sally blames herself for the recent turn of events, but when they all meet the Bride of the Endless Reach, our heroes realize they are in the middle of a much bigger picture than they thought!

"Home Invasion - Part Two": Iron Nicole reveals a secret that the Iron Queen never saw coming... and now all bets are off as the duel to end them all begins! But that''s just the half of it, as friends, foes and perhaps a bystander or two enter the fray with freedom hanging in the balance! Don''t miss this thrill-packed issue filled with one great Sonicverse character after another including Monkey Khan, Tails, the Iron King, Espio, Snively Robotnik, Geoffrey, Lien-da, Amy, Antoine and more! Don''t miss the explosive action!

"Living Weapons": This is the comic the fans have waited for - an ever-expanding, all-encompassing series revolving around Sonic''s many friends and foes whose continuity aligns with the regular monthly Sonic comic. Along the way, we''ll deliver some of the popular supporting cast from the many Sonic video games, including many who have never appeared in the comics before! The first issue of "Sonic Universe" debuts with a story that''s out of this world - literally - as Shadow and Metal Sonic continue their series-spanning fight and wind up in a whole new dimension! And things are bound to heat up when Blaze the Cat and a Chaos Emerald enter the mix! Don''t miss the explosive beginning of this universe-spanning series!

"Unthinkable" Sonic and the Freedom Fighters have one mission: see Elias and his family leave the city safely. That''ll be hard to do as Dr. Eggman attacks with his latest, most loathsome weapon to date! In such a high-stakes mission, even the unthinkable can happen.

"Inside Job," Part One. Step aside, Sonic - this arc is starring Scourge! The vicious "Evil Sonic" is under heavy lock-down in Zone Jail. Can it be that the would-be world conqueror has been beaten into submission? And when some unlikely allies arrive, will his ego allow him to accept their help?

"Blackout": The Iron King wants the force-field over Sonic''s home city gone, so he heads to its power source: the radioactive remains of Robotropolis! This could spell doom for our heroes - not to mention the surrounding environment! As Sonic races to the rescue, Princess Sally finally comes to a pivotal personal decision.

"Endangered Species," Part One. Sonic and Team Fighters have arrived at Albion, ancestral homeland of the echidnas. And it''s under siege! It''s up to our heroes to stop Lien-Da''s forces from conquering the war-torn city. But that will be hard when Metal Knuckles arrives!

"Unsung Heroes," Part One. The Secret Freedom Fighter arc begins here! Geoffrey St. John has been sent on a mysterious mission by the evil Ixis Naugus. It''s up to Silver the Hedgehog''s squad to find out what he''s after - and to stop him! What is Naugus''s sinister plot? Who are these Secret Freedom Fighters? The answers begin here!

"House of Cards Part 2 of 2": It was civil war before - now it''s personal! The long-lasting friendship between Sonic and Tails has reached its breaking point! Can Sonic do what''s needed to end the hostilities? Meanwhile, Tails'' parents make their move, but how far will they go? On the flip side, how far will young King Elias go to protect his kingdom? The world of Sonic and his friends will never be the same!

"All For One," Part One. Months ago, Mighty and Ray went on a quest to find Mighty''s sister. Now the Chaotix have grown worried for their missing friends, so they''re off to investigate! Will they pick up the trail in Mercia? Or will the Dark Egg Legion close our heroes'' investigation early?

"I Am": The countdown to issue #175 continues! As Shadow and Dr. Robotnik''s personal war intensifies, could it bring an end to life as we know it? When Shadow steals classified information about himself from Dr. Robotnik, he enlists Sonic, Tails and Knuckles to help him crack the code. But is he really ready to learn who he truly is?!

"Cry Freedom!" The Freedom Fighters are no more. Dr. Eggman moves on to terrorize a Mobius unopposed. King Naugus rules through a campaign of fear. But Sonic isn''t about to let all that stop him! A new era is about to begin as two new teams burst onto the scene to save the world! The future begins today in this jumping-on-point issue!

"Changing Tempo" Sonic''s eager to hear the new sound of Mina and her band – but will he like what he hears? Tensions are running high, and that''s before an evil presence starts lurking in the shadows!

"Order and Chaos: The Gathering - Part One": A new and deadly evil lurks in the darkness, prepared to strike Sonic and destroy the entire planet. This latest menace proves to be one of Sonic''s deadliest villains ever, and this time we might just mean it when we say the combined forces of Sonic and the Freedom Fighters may be no match for this fiend! Especially since Sonic may have to put a friend or two''s life in danger just to stop him!

"Scrambled," Part One. Dr. Eggman is knocked for a loop when the treacherous Snively tries to disrupt the entire Eggman Empire! What is Snivelys true ultimate goal? And can Dr. Eggman pull his forces back in line before it''s too late? Also featured, the debut of Orbot and Cubot!

"Unsung Heroes," Part Two. When Sonic is away, the Secret Freedom Fighters make evil pay! Deep under the city, in the scar left by the Battle Bird Armada, the evil wizard Ixis Naugus is shaping the earth to his whim. Elias, the deposed king, must lead his squad of Secret Freedom Fighters to find out what''s going on! But with Naugus able to control the stones and shadows, will Elias'' team emerge alive?