UPDATE# 1: SEGA’s press release on the four-part comic:
Story by Sonic Team and Script by Veteran Sonic Writer Ian Flynn
Today, SEGA® released the first chapter of a new Sonic the Hedgehog™ digital comic series that is based on the highly-anticipated video game, Sonic Forces™. The four-part comic series is scripted by fan-favorite writer, Ian Flynn, and serves as a prequel to the video game counterpart. Chapter 1 titled “Moment of Truth” features Sonic Forces’ Custom Hero Character and the Chaotix as they prepare for battle against Dr. Eggman’s sinister robot army.
Fans can check out “Moment of Truth” here. The next chapter in the series will be unveiled later this month.
From the team that brought you Sonic Colors™ and Sonic Generations™, Sonic Forces has players experience fast paced action as Modern Sonic, catapult past perilous platforms as Classic Sonic, and use powerful new gadgets as their own Custom Hero Character. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on November 7. Pre-order the Bonus Editions of Sonic Forces now at www.sonicthehedgehog.com .
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ORIGINAL POST:
SEGA has officially announced a brand new tie-in comic for Sonic Forces titled, Sonic Forces: Moment of Truth. This will be the first comic published by brand new comic partner, IDW Publishing.
Written by Ian Flynn and art by Adam Bryce Thomas, the story will center around the Avatar and his struggle on the battlefield during one of Eggman’s attacks. This digital-only comic will become available later on today. We will update this post when we get more details.
But for now, enjoy these preview images provided by SEGA. Click to enlarge images.
Source: SEGA PRESS