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Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia (Deluxe Edition)

By Ian Flynn and SEGA
Sonic The Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia (Deluxe Edition) commemorates Sonic's 30th anniversary with an extensive, full-colour hardcover retrospective. It explores nearly every video game appearance of the iconic blue speedster, from classic SEGA Genesis titles to the latest consoles. The book delves into rich lore, detailed characters, settings, and stories across Sonic's expansive universe, offering fans an in-depth look at the series' evolution.
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The deluxe edition includes a hardcover book with an exclusive mosaic cover, a clamshell case featuring a gold foil "ring", and a folio with two archival gallery prints of Sonic and Dr. Eggman issued as a set.

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Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary with a full-colour hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster's video game appearances!

Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic's ever-expanding universe—from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, showcasing in-depth looks at the characters, settings, and stories from each exciting instalment!

This special deluxe edition includes:

  • An exclusive mosaic cover.
  • A slipcase featuring gold foil "Ring" treatment.
  • A folio housing two archival gallery prints of Sonic and Dr. Eggman.

Dark Horse Books and SEGA present the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia—a must-have volume for any fan of Sonic, young or old!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781506720173

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Illustration: 256 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • With SEGA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 290.0mm

Height: 380.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Ian Flynn, also known by his Internet brand, the BumbleKing, is an American comic writer. He is currently the head writer for the IDW Publishing Sonic the Hedgehog comic series. Flynn was previously the chief writer for the Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its various spin-offs. His tenure began in 2006 with Sonic the Hedgehog #160, and lasted until the comics' cancellation in 2017. He has also written a couple of episodes for the second season of Sonic Boom, and a number of stories for the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series and its spin-offs.

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