IDW Publishing’s long-runningSonic the Hedgehogcomic series hasreached a climactic showdown between two of its most exciting characters, Whisper and Mimic, and the synopsis for an upcoming issue declares that “only one of these former comrades will walk away” from this “thrilling battle years in the making,“which has the potential to change the trajectory of the series moving forward.
As reported by IGN,Sonic the Hedgehog#79 – written by Ian Flynn, with art by Adam Bryce Thomas – will feature the dramatic final fight between hero Whisper the Wolf and antagonist Mimic the Octopus, two characters who debuted in the comics and haveflourished as part of the franchise’s extended universe.
Now, the creators behind IDW’sSonicare prepared to say goodbye to one of these characters, as their ongoing rivalry reaches a point of no return that both of them cannot survive.
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Sonic the Hedgehog#79 – written by Ian Flynn, with art by Adam Bryce Thomas; Main Cover By Thomas; Variant Covers By Tyler Mcgrath & Nathalie Fourdraine
Whisper and Mimic’s deadly showdown comes as part of the larger “Scattered Pieces” story arc, which kicks off withSonic the Hedgehog#76 and concludes inSonic#80. IDW’s solicitations for the issues are sparse on details, in order to maintain the surprises the arc has in store, but fans now know thatone of these two characters will not make it out of the penultimate issue alive. The teaser forSonic#79 reads:
The long-running feud between ace sniper Whisper and sinister assassin Mimic is coming to a climactic showdown!
Only one of these former comrades will walk away! Can Tangle and Silver help turn the tide of battle? Or will Whisper suffer another friend getting caught in the crossfire? It’s a thrilling battle years in the making!
Notably, the synopsis also teasespotential danger for allies Tangle and Silver, suggesting that the issue could have a higher body count than just one.
Whisper and Mimic’s gamechanging confrontation fromSonic the Hedgehog#79 is set to be just the latest, greatest example of the series' increasing evolution.
IDW’sSonicseries has been well-receivedamong the fandom since it began in 2018, but it has begun to elevate its storytelling in the past year in particular, as many plotlines and character arcs that have gestated for some time have finally paid off. Whisper and Mimic’s gamechanging confrontation fromSonic the Hedgehog#79 is set to be just the latest, greatest example of the series' increasing evolution. WithSonic#76 out now, fans have just a few months of fraught speculation in store before they know who survives.
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The “Scattered Pieces” arc coversSonic the Hedgehog#76-80
Killing off Whisper would be a bold dramatic move for theSoniccomic series, though as gutwrenching of a story beat as it certainly would be, it would deprive readers of a character who has carved out an impactful role in the franchise over the course of this run. The flip side of that is, whileMimic’s defeat at Whisper’s handswould be a triumphant pay-off to their extended conflict, it would also rob the series of one of its most dynamic antagonists.
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In other words, both options have their pros and cons, and fans will find themselves on both sides of the divide asSonic#79 approaches. Overall, this appears to be a major turning point for the series. As author Ian Flynn explained:
IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog has been going strong for seven years now, and in that time has cultivated a number of storylines, characters and narrative elements it can call its own. A lot of those all came to a head in Evan Stanley’s latest arc. Reaching a story’s climax is always fun, but I’m also just as eager to explore the follow-up. There will be a lot of fans asking ‘What happens next?’ My arc gets to answer that, bring a few conclusions of my own, and set the stage for Evan’s next major arc with the series.
With the short and long-term future ofSonic the Hedgehogpromising some of the franchise’s most intense stories in its long history,there has never been a better time to explore the franchise beyond its original video game medium.
