New Releases by Ian Flynn

"Unsung Heroes," Part Four. As the Council of Acorn prepares to ratify the new constitution, Ixis Naugus prepares to unleash a devastating spell from his secret lair! The Secret Freedom Fighters will only get one shot to stop him, and if they fail, they''ll lose the city forever! Don''t miss the action-packed finale to the Secret Freedom Fighters arc!

"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."

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!"

"At All Costs," Part One. On the eve of the history-making ''Worlds Collide'' crossover event, Sonic''s Team Fighters have reached the frigid north! The plan: finally rescue Mecha Sally. But will Silver''s arrival help or hinder their efforts? Meanwhile, ''Operation: Deadly Cuddles'' goes into full effect, menacing Team Freedom! It''s the last stop of the road to the Sonic/Mega Man crossover event - with an explosive ending that will rock Sonic''s world!

"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?

The BIGGEST crossover event of 2013 ends here with the stunning conclusion to SONIC/MEGA MAN: WORLDS COLLIDE (part twelve of twelve)! After an intense battle, Sonic and Mega Man are at the mercy of Drs. Eggman and Wily and, to make matters worse, the evil doctors have set the final stage of their plan into motion: to use the power of the Chaos Emeralds to become UNSTOPPABLE DEMI-GODS of destruction! But look out bad dudes, our true blue heroes have a plan too—and it''s "SUPER"! The history-making crossover event crashes to a close in the final chapter you can''t miss! Featuring new cover art from Sonic and Mega Man art legend Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante!

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!

"Family Matters - Part One": Sonic journeys to the frozen Northern Tundra to link up with the Arctic Freedom Fighters and attempt to rescue Rotor''s family and herd from the latest Dark Egg Legion threat! Rotor wants to come out of retirement to save his family, but first he''ll have to face... Silver?!

"House of Cards Part 1 of 2": Sonic''s hometown of New Mobotropolis has been devastated by unspeakable threats from beyond... but what about those within? There''s talk of revolution, and Sonic will have to choose sides! Will the leaders of the rebellion drive a wedge between Sonic and Tails forever? It''s the fight everyone''s feared but never thought they''d see... mentor vs. protégé, friend vs. friend, Sonic vs. Tails!

"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!

"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!

"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?

"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!

"One Step Forward" Sonic''s 25th Anniversary begins HERE with a double-sized Gatefold cover! Dr. Eggman''s newest creation threatens all of Mobius, forcing Sonic to team up with the evil Ixis Naugus. It''s a race against time with a world-changing ending you won''t believe! The prelude to "Genesis" starts here with this anniversary issue!

"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!

"Echoes of the Past," Part Three. New mysteries arise, along with new faces, both good and evil! But is everyone really who they say they are? It''s up to Knuckles to figure it all out and rescue Angel Island before it''s too late! This issue also features the long-awaited return of the Downunda Freedom Fighters and Knuckles'' most unlikely ally - Dr. Finitevus!

The historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event rolls on! “When Worlds Collide,” Part Seven of Twelve. The hunt for the Roboticized Masters continues as Sonic and Mega Man face down Shadow Man and – Shadow Man? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily gloat over the captive Dr. Light. But what is the brilliant, bearded scientist preparing to do? Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante!

"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!

"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.

"Olympic Trials" It''s a special event issue in honor of the Summer 2012 Olympic games! Sonic and his friends are preparing for the ultimate contest of sportsmanship, but Dr. Eggman plots from the shadows to take more than the gold! All this plus an exciting bonus story featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Team Fighters, and the prelude to a certain Rad Red return!

"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!

"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?