SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #146 ships 2/9. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US.
THE MOST ANTICIPATED... AND DREADED... STORY IN SONIC HISTORY BEGINS HERE! "The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Prototype" Part 1 of 4: It's all been leading up to this: Shadow is back and he's looking for a showdown with Sonic As if that wasn't enough, other threats both old and new are lurking in the darkness... and with an event this big rocking Sonic's world, could the attention of Dr. Robotnik be too far off? Don't dare miss what may be the direst situation Sonic has ever faced! SCRIPT: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks). "Out of Your Shell": Shadow isn't the only one back; in this story, Tommy the Turtle also makes a return appearance- but can he find his place with Sonic and the Freedom Fighters? Prepare to be "Shell"-shocked once again! SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Ron Lim (pencils) & Rich Koslowski (inks). "Circuit Me": Princess Sally always has her super intelligent device from the future, N.I.C.O.L.E. with her. But when a lab accident goes wrong will N.I.C.O.L.E. leave Sally trapped for a chance at life? SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Al Bigley (pencils) & Mike Higgins (inks).
Source: Archie Comics Press Release