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Solicitations and cover artwork for the next IDW Sonic #70 have hit the internet, with the introduction of a brand new mech character - and look! It's a giant talking egg!?

In the upcoming issue Sonic takes to his trusty Extreme Gear, Sonic Riders-style, as the Clean Sweepstakes story (that begins in issue #69) continues. A new mysterious racer, dubbed the Phantom Rider, suddenly appears and plans to cause drama on the track.

Here's the awesome logo-less Cover RI as shared by IDW artist Nathalie Fourdraine:

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"Logoless version of my #70 cover! It's Sonic and...!?," Fourdraine teases, adding "Who's that guy?! And more importantly is that a giant talking egg???" Fellow artists Aaron Hammerstrom and Min Ho Kim threw in that the pair may have also had a hand in the Phantom Rider's design...

Here's the solicitation, from PRH:

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Sonic the Hedgehog #70
Author Evan Stanley
Illustrated by Aaron Hammerstrom
Covers: Aaron Hammerstrom (A) / Abigail Starling (B) / Nathalie Fourdraine (RI)

Welcome back, race fans! Extreme gear engines are revving as we prep for the second leg of the Clean Sweepstakes! But there’s drama on the track! As Tails and Amy go to investigate a mystery of their own, only Sonic is left to answer the question, who is the Phantom Rider?!

On sale Jun 19, 2024 | 32 Pages | $3.99 US

And here's the leaked logo-fied version (via IDWSonicNews):

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Who is the Masked Phantom Rider? Place your bets in the comments section below!

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I cannot believe it

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It's the Masked Singer, Sonic Edition!

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PHANTOM Rider, huh? You have my attention.  

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Sonic IDW #70 - Covers

We only have the RI Cover at the moment

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  • Cover A by Hammerstrom
  • Cover B by Starling
  • Cover Retail Incentive by Nathalie F

Sonic IDW #70 - Solicitation

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Wekcine back, race fans!

Extreme gear engines are revving as we prep for the second leg of the Clean Sweepstakes!

But there's drama on the track!

As Tails and Amy go to investigate a mystery of their own, only Sonic is left to answer the question, who is the Phantom Rider?!

  • Expected Release Date: June 2024

Sonic IDW #70 - Other Information

Some of the artists and writers have mentioned a few tidbits

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Nathalie F: Logoless version of my #70 cover! It's Sonic and...!?

Who's that guy?! And more importantly is that a giant talking egg???

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Aaron Hammerstrom: I may have had a hand in designing this mysterious new rider 🫢

Min Ho Kim: I also may have as well 😊

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Evan Stanley: The next arc is a-comin'....!

I  forgot to post the solicit for the start of the Phantom Riders arc oops

 

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The speculations are gonna get wild and crazy with this one! 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

I’mma grab the popcorn and watch the comments. Stuff like this always drives the fandom crazy.

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I haven't touched the comics in a long time and had no clue they were doing anything with Riders. You now have my attention. 

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5 hours ago, CrownSlayer’s Shadow said:

The speculations are gonna get wild and crazy with this one! 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

I’mma grab the popcorn and watch the comments. Stuff like this always drives the fandom crazy.

Same here. 😄

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Always fun when a new character is introduced. Assuming it isn't someone we know in disguise, of course. Design is cool, either way.

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It's likely a new character, and it's not Mimic because I thought Duo was his cover and was also in the competition already. Probably not Infinite either, due to him being dead and off-limits, also because it would be weird to use a character in a mech suit and take that off only to reveal a character with a mask.

Speculation is so fun, but I'm betting on a new character.

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What if that's Starline?! (C'mon I just want to get him back)

Maybe Trip????? (I'm crazy) Or Mighty? Or Fang?!

Or Mega Man

Looks epic, can't wait for this (best ever) arc!!!

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Dreadknux Miles ‘Tails’ Prower

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1 hour ago, Indigo Rush said:

Always fun when a new character is introduced. Assuming it isn't someone we know in disguise, of course. Design is cool, either way.

It's the Masked Singer, Sonic Edition!

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I'm excited for new characters. Who is that Masked Phantom? And "Oh look, it's a giant talking egg!" memes are coming in.

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1 hour ago, ShadowForever said:

What if that's Starline?! (C'mon I just want to get him back)

I was going to say "Starline wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit" except that that is exactly what Starline would want you to think.

I still don't know if he'd actually be willing to dress like that, though...

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47 minutes ago, Dreadknux said:

It's the Masked Singer, Sonic Edition!

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Well, we had a whole issue based on a reality show! :chuckle:

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Its Red from Angry Birds. Solidifying the take over and crossovers

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Looking forward to this! LOVE the Riders art style!

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1 hour ago, Xandur said:

PHANTOM Rider, huh? You have my attention.

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Oh, right! That might be a clue! Genius!

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1 hour ago, Xandur said:

PHANTOM Rider, huh? You have my attention.

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Infinite resurrected.

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This upcoming arc looks awesome already! With a cool design like that, I can't wait to see this new Phantom Rider in action.

Also, Nathalie Fourdraine's covers are always a treat. Love her art style.

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If I was a betting man I'd say the Phantom Rider is Metal Sonic.

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I hope this is taking inspiration from the 80's movie Wraith and the TWRP/Protomen song Phantom Racer.

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A vengeful spirit is coming back to take revenge!

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25 minutes ago, Stasis said:

A vengeful spirit is coming back to take revenge!

So, uh... Starline or Infinite?

I'll take either, but Infinite would have the cooler outfit. (Don't tell Starline I said that, he's very prideful about his appearance.)

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13 hours ago, StreetSonic2022 said:

I'm excited for new characters. Who is that Masked Phantom?

It's OC the Edgy Hedgie. He slayed the 5th dimension and oofed another world, and he likes brooding and kittens lol

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