Sonic HQ25 Years & Counting!

Thanks to Adamis, Soly, and Nemesis! Dream Avenue has a copy of the Sonic Heroes alpha and has kindly taken a ton of screenshots.

Possible Zone List, New Pics
More New Pics
New Zones & Menus (Character Select, Sound Test, etc.) Directory
Team Blast & Special Stage Directory

The zones confirmed so far:
Seaside Hill / Ocean Palace
Great Metropolis
Power Plant
Casino Park
Bullet Station / Rail Canyon
Jungle (Unknown name)
Sky (Unknown name)
Mad Express (a level on top of a train, may be 2p only)

Sonic Heroes has 7 multi-player modes, including racing and bobsleds.

The Team Blast moves of Team Sonic and Team Rose are pictured.

There is a special stage and it looks like a cross between the Chaotix and Sonic 2 special zones, with a race with a chao hot air balloon thrown in.

Starting with episode 27 there is a new opening for Sonic X.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #131

Two titanic stories in one action-packed issue! "Home-The Gathering" Part Two (of Four): Continuing the saga of the four-part epic begun last issue. The threat of nuclear annihilation by Dr. Robotnik and his new minions looms large, so Sonic and the citizens of the Kingdome of Acorn AND Station Square must ready themselves to strike the Eggman Empire before its too late! With stakes this eye, everyone joins the battle lines. Don't miss this nail-biting installment-it could be the last! SCRIPT: Karl Bollers. ART: Ron Lim (pencils) and Andrew Pepoy (inks). PLUS: Due to the overwhelming popularity of the visions of the future that have graced our pages in the past (pun intended), we proudly present a new regular feature: "Mobius: 25 Years Later." This far-flung-futuristic feature fast-forwards you to the future of our favorite characters... and their kids! What fates await our esteemed champions? The first installment gets off to a thrilling start with a future character most readers are familiar with: Lara-Su, Knuckles' daughter... and she's preparing for a special ceremony! Pick up this issue and find out just what she's preparing for. SCRIPT & INKS: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler.

Sources: Silver Bullet Comic Books & Westfield Comics

Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #128 is on sale today. Also, being offered in some places are the following specials:

Sonic: In Your Face
Sonic & Knuckles
Knuckles' Chaotix
Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness
SSS #1--Sonic vs. Knuckles: Battle Royal

Source: Diamond Comics