Sonic the Hedgehog #19

Sonic the Hedgehog #19 was published by IDW Publishing in 2019 as part of their ongoing licensed series based on the long-running Sega video game franchise. This particular issue belongs to the 'Victim' story arc, which was written by Ian Flynn and features interior art by Adam Bryce Thomas. The series as a whole serves as a soft reboot of the comic continuity, intended to capture the tone and character dynamics of the modern video game era while expanding the lore with new settings and antagonists.

Ian Flynn, who has served as the primary architect of Sonic comic narratives for over a decade, designed this run to balance high-speed action with deeper character-driven drama. The artwork by Adam Bryce Thomas is noted for its expressive character designs and dynamic layouts, which were praised by fans for successfully translating the aesthetic of the games into the medium of sequential art. This issue specifically continues the exploration of the Metal Virus saga, a high-stakes storyline that became a defining element of the IDW run.