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Sonic The Hedgehog #86

Wed Apr 22, 2026 | 23 d

With Sage captured by a corrupted Metal Sonic, the favorite daughter of Dr. Eggman is about to be deleted. The only way to survive? Combine forces with her “sister,” Belle. As the two overcome their pain and fight to survive, they find themselves caught with Sonic under the whim of a mysterious ghostly figure.

Imprisoned in its sinister lair, will the children (and ultimate enemy) of Dr. Eggman be trapped forever beneath the harsh ice?

Sonic The Hedgehog #86

Sonic The Hedgehog #87

Wed Jun 10, 2026 | 72 d

Attack on the Master Emerald!
With all of the Chaos Emeralds in the world going missing, Sonic, Amy, and Tails travel to Angel Island to warn Knuckles that the Master Emerald is in danger. Although the four friends together are near-unstoppable, everything changes when Angel Island passes beneath a powerful storm, separating the team!

Trapped underground, Amy and Sonic find themselves facing eerily familiar opponents, while on the surface Knuckles and Tails are left to weather the raging storm. But the tempest isn’t the only danger on the island—in the midst of the chaos and confusion, a shrouded figure has arrived with their own plans for the Master Emerald…

A new arc on the Road to 100 starts here!

Sonic The Hedgehog #87

Sonic The Hedgehog #88

Wed Jun 24, 2026 | 86 d

With a storm raging against Angel Island, Sonic and his friends are in a fight for their lives! Trapped underground and separated from his friends, Sonic finds himself face-to-face with—wait—that’s not Amy?

As something terrifying happens beneath the ground, on the surface, Knuckles and Tails brave the violent storm ripping through Angel Island—although they have their own foe to deal with.

Can our heroes persevere through the chaos and keep everyone safe? Or will these mysterious figures claim another emerald…or even a life?

Sonic The Hedgehog #88

Publishers

Release May 1, 2008
Writer Michael Gallagher
Lineart Dave Manak

Official Solicitation

Sonic the Hedgehog has been speeding his way through video games, TV, and comic books since 1992! He is undoubtedly one of the biggest cultural icons throughout the world. Now, Archie Comics is paying homage to the blue blur by taking us back to where it all began. With the overwhelming success and popularity of the Sonic Archives reprint series, we are proud to bring you a reprint of the first-ever Sonic comic from the ongoing series: Sonic The Hedgehog ! In honor of this year’s Free Comic Book Day, Archie is re-releasing the classic stories from this prized issue, but with a special bonus: the cover will be completely re-imagined with a modern “spin” by current Sonic artist, SPAZ!